Transit Assistant/Transit Driver

Under the general supervision of the Transit Coordinator, the Transit Assistant/Transit Driver is responsible for safely and reliably transporting passengers, in a 9-passenger van, while also providing administrative and clerical support for the KDOT office. This role combines customer-facing duties with organizational and data-related tasks, requiring reliability, professionalism, and strong attention to detail.

1. Assists the Transit Coordinator in the operations of the Transit Program

2. Responsible for recording ridership count, fuel receipts, revenue and non-revenue mileage, passenger fares, vehicle hours and passes issued. Maintaining both manual and digital records.

3. Responsible for maintaining and organizing the filing system.

4. Maintains records of incidents and/ or accidents.

5. Assists with Federal Transit Authority (FTA) and other programmatic reporting as needed.

6. Operates a variety of standard office equipment (radio, telephone, computer, copier/fax machine).

7. Drives transit van as needed.

8. Responsible for ordering office supplies and transit service equipment as needed.

9. Safely operate a transit van to transport passengers according to scheduled routes or assignments.

10. Assist passengers with boarding and exiting the vehicle as needed, including luggage and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) equipment

11. Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and report any maintenance issues.

12. Maintain accurate driving logs, mileage records, and trip documentation.

13. Follow all traffic laws, safety regulations, and organizational policies.

14. Provide courteous, professional service to passengers.

1. Demonstrated ability to communicate well with staff and the public.

2. Demonstrates ability to conduct work in a safe manner and the ability to follow and enforce safety procedures,

3. Displays good record keeping skills and the ability to maintain daily, weekly and monthly records, receipts, logs, etc.

4. Demonstrates ability to use a variety of computer programs and in particular understand, and when necessary, operates software such as Windows 10 and MS Office Suite applications.

5. Demonstrates strong organizational skills, be able to prioritize duties and ensure timely completion of tasks.

1. High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).

2. Must be able to pass a skills assessment test prior to hiring.

3. Must have current California Driver’s License.

4. Must be willing to add additional driver’s license endorsements as needed.

5. Must have CPR/ First Aid Certification or the ability to obtain certification(s) within one month of hire date.

6. Must have the ability to remain seated for extended periods of time.

7. Must have the ability to assist passengers and perform light lifting as required (up to 30 lbs.).

8. Must have a basic knowledge of the Karuk Tribe and River communities.

9. Must be a self-starter, well organized, and willing to learn new skills.

10. Must possess valid driver's license, good driving record, and be insurable by the Tribe's insurance carrier.

11. Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening test.

12. Must adhere to required pre-employment background check, crim check and FBI fingerprints. Additionally, (IF applicable): Investigation of character as required by the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Act (ICPFVP). The minimum standards require an investigation that shall include: a check of fingerprint files of the

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and to appropriate local law enforcement agencies. The applicant must not have been found guilty of, or entered a plea of no contender or guilty plea to any felonious offenses or two or more misdemeanor offense under Federal, State, or Tribal law involving crimes of violence; sexual assault, molestation, exploitation, contact or prostitution; crimes against persons; an offense committed against children.