Tour Bus Driver

Cherokee Federal

Sallisaw, OK


SUMMARY

Provide safe transportation for anyone riding the tour bus to and from various Cherokee Nation cultural and partnering sites.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Includes the following:

  • Provides safe and secure transportation of cultural tourism guests.
  • Assists guests with luggage, bags, and/or other items such as wheel chairs, etc.
  • Maintains a trip log on a per trip basis; records drivers’ names, trip locations, trip dates, odometer reading, time of departure, and return time.
  • Maintains a pre-trip inspection and maintenance log and reports any issues with the bus that might pose a public risk or vehicular risk to leadership.
  • Keeps bus in peak operational condition, including maintaining the cleanliness of the bus inside and out, as well as, stocking any provisions requested by guests.
  • Maintains a basic knowledge of Cherokee Nation cultural tourism sites, events and programs and provides information in a courteous and professional manner to guests.
  • Maintains knowledge of state and federal driving laws, as well as, licensing requirements to transport passengers.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY

No supervisory/management authority.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED and at least 3 years of related experience. Must have Chauffeur or CDL license with passenger endorsement. Requires extended trips and irregular hours.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to speak effectively to customers.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work will be performed in a mobile vehicle. Requires handling of average weight objects of up to 25 lbs.  Requires long hours of sitting. Must have good vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work involves almost constant exposure of motion, varying temperatures, and/or loud noises and may involve some exposure to physical risks that require following basic safety precautions.

NOTE, this job is a safety sensitive position subject to drug testing requirements.  A positive drug test will result in a job offer being rescinded or, for active employees, termination, even if they test positive for marijuana and have a valid medical marijuana license.

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