POSITION TITLE

: Public Transit Bus Driver (Full-time CDL A or B)

SALARY :

Pay Range:

7 Starting at $22.98-$24.72 hourly

DOE, DOQ DEPARTMENT

Planning Department

LOCATION

: Public Transit Facility located by the Nixyáawii Governance Center, Mission, OR

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

: Full Time with benefits package Safety Sensitive Position subject to random drug testing Non-exempt

SUPERVISED BY

:

Public Transit Operations Supervisor Opening Date :

October 8, 2026

Closing Date :

October 23, 2026 CTUIR

MISSIONSTATEMENT

Exercise the Tribe's sovereign authority to achieve the maximum protection of resources identified in the Treaty of 1855; to protect newly acquired lands wherein the Tribe has a vested interest, to protect the lands of all the citizens and residents of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. This position will protect human life, water, land, air, and wildlife by exercising professional skills and abilities in the protection of the resources of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

This is a safety sensitive position requiring pre-employment drug testing and random drug/alcohol testing mandated by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). Drivers operate 8-30 passenger vehicles in a manner that provides safe, courteous, reliable and efficient passenger transportation. Drivers must interact with passengers and the general public to provide information and assistance to various destinations within the service area.

EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 1.

Complete vehicle pre/post trip inspections as required and utilizing methods designated by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). Prepare and submit vehicle inspection reports and advise dispatchers of any immediate repairs or irregularities needing attention. 2. Complete legible and complete driver logs in support of providing accurate data for state and federal reporting. Submit legible and complete driver logs daily to dispatcher for immediate logging, data entry, and filing as needed. 3. Operate an 8-30 passenger vehicle on various routes and schedules providing service to the general public, people with disabilities, and the elderly. 4. Assist passengers as needed with boarding or disembarking vehicles including assistance with wheelchairs, competently using wheelchair lift to board passengers with a variety of wheel mobility devices. Properly secure passengers in wheeled mobility devices. 5. Promote good passenger relations by providing positive interaction and treatment of passengers; greet passengers in a tactful and professional manner; assist with seating, questions, directions, and other public service-related matters; assure passenger comfort, safety, and security. 6. Complete, prepare and submit any required paperwork accurately and as scheduled, including but not limited to timesheets, trip incident forms, accident forms, and vehicle inspection forms; submit safety memorandums; and/or other miscellaneous reports as required. 7. Fuel vehicles and turn in receipts. 8. Perform light mechanical adjustments as needed, under the guidance of the Fleet & Safety Manager. 9. Maintain communication with dispatchers, other transit vehicles, and Public Transit supervisory staff as instructed with mode of communication provided for bus driver use to report unusual conditions, reportable incidents, vehicle collisions, road conditions, passenger safety and security issues, traffic or vehicle equipment problems. 10. Utilize universal health and safety precautions when handling blood, urine, feces, vomiting and/or other potentially infectious materials to prevent disease transmission. 11. Must remain calm and in control following an incident involving a passenger and/or other vehicle including directing evacuation of the bus, if necessary; responsible for passenger safety and security following a bus evacuation, responsible for mitigating passenger injury; responsible for vehicle safety and security following an incident. 12. Maintain courteous and professional conduct with co-workers, passengers, and the general public at all times projecting a positive public image of our public transit program and services offered. 13. Responsible for the interior and exterior cleanliness of vehicles including outdoor work in inclement weather and daily pick up and sanitation of the vehicle interior. 14. Care for and turn in lost and found articles to dispatcher. 15. Attend training sessions and meetings assigned. 16. Assist in training new hires in policy, procedures, transit skills, and learning the various routes and services. 17. Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY

None

SIGNATORY AUTHORITY

None

ACCESS TO SENSITIVE AREAS

None

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

(It is the responsibility of the applicant to demonstrate in writing he/she does meet the following minimum qualifications.) 1. High school diploma or equivalent. 2. Valid Oregon commercial driver license (CDL) Class A or B, with a passenger endorsement, and have current DOT medical examiner's certificate. Must meet Tribal Insurance requirements. 3. Strong oral and written communication, preference given to Spanish speaking applicants. 4. Excellent customer service and customer relation skills. 5. Must provide safe driving, obeying all traffic laws and adhere to safety and security rules and regulations applicable to the transportation of passengers including the general public, people with disabilities, and the elderly. 6. Learn all bus routes, schedules, streets, and bus stop locations provided by our public transit program. 7. Ability to drive under all conditions of weather, roadways, and traffic while successfully dealing with passengers, routes, and schedule requirements. 8. Ability to resolve conflicts and customer complaints in a courteous, professional manner. 9. Maintain punctual and regular, reliable attendance to provide dependable service to the public; complete all work (including paperwork) in a timely manner. 10. Ability to remain flexible in handling changes that may occur without much prior notification. 11. Must follow all safety rules and regulations related to transit services and dealing with emergency situations. 12. Undergo all training required including fire extinguisher and bus evacuation training.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to meet CDL standards. Speak clearly to provide information. Sit in a transit vehicle for extended periods without a break and work long shifts, when needed. Use of full body capacities to properly and safely operate transit vehicles, conduct inspection of vehicles, and to assist passengers. Maneuver wheeled passenger devices (approximately 600 lbs.) Lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to work in environmental factors including exposure to dirt, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature, noise, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances. Pursuant to Tribal Worker's Benefit Code, Section 4.02.A. "All workers shall disclose any pre-existing physical or mental disorder and/or disability that could potentially affect or impair the worker's ability to perform in a reasonable and safe manner the activities involved in the position in which they work. Disclosure shall be made in the employment application or interview before commencing employment or before commencing new job duties after job reclassification, reassignment, promotion, demotion, or other change in job duties. The content of such disclosure shall be made promptly by the covered worker after submitting a claim for benefits under this Code."

SELECTION PROCESS

Tribal Personnel Policies Manual, Section 3.01: Employment Preferences The Tribe's employment preferences shall be as follows: 1. Indian Preference. It shall be the policy of the Tribe to provide preference in hiring opportunities within the Tribal government to CTUIR members and to other Indians enrolled in federally recognized tribes. This CTUIR member and Indian preference shall be applicable in all employee hiring, promotion, and transfer decisions. 2. Veteran's Preference. It shall be the policy of the Tribe to provide preference in hiring opportunities to veterans honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces. 3. The employment preferences set forth in this section shall apply to all Tribal programs regardless of the program's funding source and shall apply to all classes of positions referenced in section 3.06. 4. Except for the employment preferences authorized under this section, it shall be the policy of the Tribe that no employee or job applicant shall be discriminated against in pursuit of employment or career growth due to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or national origin.

DRUG FREEWORKPLACE

The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation has a "Drug Free Workplace Policy" and will conduct Pre-Employment Drug Testing. A pre-employment drug test is required before any employment offer is to be made. All tribal employees classified as safety sensitive are subject to random Alcohol and Drug testing pursuant to the Tribal Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual.

APPLICANT RESPONSIBILITY

It is the absolute responsibility of the applicant to provide sufficient evidence to show they fully meet the minimum qualification requirements. Applicants failing to meet the minimum qualifications are not granted interviews. If it is questionable as to whether an applicant meets the minimum qualifications, an interview may be granted solely to make that determination.

Pay:

$22.98 - $24.72 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person