The Licensed Bus Operator is responsible for the safe, professional and efficient transportation of internal and external guests in passenger buses. The Licensed Bus Operator provides a superior quality service experience for all passengers, keeping safety top of mind at all times. In this highly visible role, it is imperative that the Licensed Bus Operator maintains a positive attitude and professional appearance; championing the goals and priorities of the Tribe in a manner that reflects and upholds the Tribal Community’s vision, mission and values.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Responsible for operating passenger vehicles abiding by all federal and state passenger carrier regulations.  Expertly operates vehicles with extreme care and attention to detail ensuring safe passenger transportation. Exhibits exceptional display of enthusiasm for service and desire to deliver passengers to and from assigned destinations based on specific time schedules.  Consistently maintains traffic and weather condition awareness to avoid seen and unseen road hazards.  Responsible for identifying any in operation mechanical malfunctions to ensure safe transportation of guests.  Operates ADA accessible lift.  Professionally relays operational updates via radio communication, including but not limited to road hazards, unsafe traffic and environment conditions, location, load status, estimated arrival and departure times.  Provides best in class, five star service to internal and external guests. 

2. Strictly adheres to all Federal Department of Transportation and California State rules and regulations that govern passenger carriers.  Exercises maximum regard for safety and welfare of all transported guests while operating bus.  Completes federally mandated pre and post trip inspections to ensure vehicle compliance established by  Department of Transportation.   Conversant to ever-changing vehicle out of service criteria, set forth by North American Standard Out-Of-Service Criteria.  Reports any condition of concern to management regarding vehicle issues/defects that may affect driver and passenger/guest safety.  In the event of an accident, Drivers are responsible for safely removing passengers on‐board bus.  Abides by all rules and regulations stated in California commercial driver handbook.  Responsible for reporting all accidents, vehicle damage, and passenger safety situations and concerns to appropriate parties. 

3. Maintains neat and clean working environment by sweeping out vehicles, cleaning up spills, disposing of trash, and cleaning windows/mirrors for visibility. 

4. Performs other duties as assigned to support efficient operation of Department.

Education/Experience/Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required. Must be 21 years of age or older. Minimum five (5) years commercial driving experience required, or minimum of seven (7) years equivalent combination of route delivery driver, including but not limited to, postal driving, medical transport and delivery of goods and services required. One (1) year working in a Transportation Department, including one (1) year of non-commercial vehicle transportation experience, plus internal commercial licensing and certification may be considered in lieu of other required experience. School pupil activity bus (SPAB) certificate preferred. Advanced vehicle operations knowledge and intermediate maintenance experience preferred.  Certificates/Licenses/Registrations At the discretion of the San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission you may be required to obtain and maintain a gaming license. A qualified candidate/employee must have and maintain a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record as determined by the enterprise’s insurance carrier. Valid California Commercial Driver’s License, Class B or higher, with a passenger endorsement preferred. Valid DMV Medical Certificate preferred.

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and San Manuel Casino will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with applicable law.

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