Job Announcement: HR2025:70
Position Title: Part Time Bus Driver
Advertising: Tribal-Wide
Department: Community Services
Division: Community Services
Immediate Supervisor: Transportation Supervisor
Department Director: Division Director-Community Services
Employment Status: Non-Exempt
Position Type: Regular Part–Time
Mandatory Reporter: Yes
Background Check Required: Yes (child-sensitive)**
Opening Date: Friday, June 27, 2025
 Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Preference shall be given in accordance with the Title 33 (Tribal Employment Rights) of the Tribal Code/DFWP.

The Poarch Creek Indians place a high value on individuals who share our commitment to community, tradition, and progress. As Alabama's only Federally Recognized Native American Tribe, we take pride in a history that spans generations and is deeply rooted in resilience and cultural heritage. Our mission is to uplift the lives of our Tribal Members, preserve our traditions, and drive innovation for a thriving future. If you are passionate about serving with purpose and authenticity while fostering trust, unity, and growth, we welcome you to join us on this meaningful journey.

Overview
In our hourly positions, we look for dedicated individuals who value respect, take pride in accountability, and embrace a culture of collaboration and excellence. As an integral part of our team, you will contribute to a positive and supportive environment where every effort is appreciated, and every role is essential. Your commitment to upholding our values and maintaining a strong work ethic will help us achieve shared success.

Primary Objectives
The Part-Time Bus Driver is a key line-level position responsible for ensuring that the highest possible safety standards are followed while transporting passengers locally or out of state in accordance with the Tribal Vehicle Policy, Federal, State, and Department of Transportation (DOT) rules and regulations.
This role plays a strong commitment to understanding and embracing the Poarch Creek Indians Values of Perseverance, Opportunity, Accountability, Respect, Culture, and Honesty.

Essential Functions

• Operates tribal vehicles and buses in a safe, responsible manner and educates passengers in good safety habits, such as use of seat belts.
• Performs transportation services for any/all Division functions, as needed.
• Reports all maintenance repair needs to the Transportation Supervisor.
• Maintains an acceptable driving record, as required for the Tribal insurance guidelines.
• Makes pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Reports all accidents to the appropriate person as per PBCI and/or Division protocol, policy, and procedure.
• Drives the PCI buses for all departments in the Community Services Division.
• Ensures the dumping the bus lavatory holding tanks while on trips and when returning.
• Reads maps and follows written and verbal geographic directions.
• Keeps bus exterior washed and interior clean and neat.
• Communicates effectively with the Transportation Supervisor for any/all transportation services and related functions.
• Reports evidence of safety, health, or liability risks to the Transportation Supervisor immediately upon discovery.
• Keeps buses fueled and at operational readiness.
• Stays abreast of maintenance on buses i.e. oil change, grease job, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate person.

Job Requirements

• Two (2) years of CDL driving experience with passengers on a bus required.
• Must possess certification of “Mandatory Reporter Training” or obtain within the first week of employment.
• Must possess First Aid/CPR certification or obtain within the first ninety (90) days of employment. 
• Ability to work odd and irregular hours, as needed.
• Must successfully pass the required criminal and character background check.
• Must possess and maintain a Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) with passenger and air brakes endorsements. Must have an insurable driving record according to Tribal insurance guidelines.
• Must possess health card or must obtain health card within ten (10) working days from date of hire.
• Ability to travel and participate in required training, leadership development, and other events.
• Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities of this position adequately and successfully.

Core Competencies Required

• Must be people oriented and relate well to people from diverse backgrounds.
• Adept at multi-tasking, have unquestionable integrity, with an uncompromising commitment to safety.
• Must be well organized and possess attention to details.
• Skilled and mature in making valid judgements, demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities and balance diverse passengers and the ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
• Ability to work independently and to relate effectively with the public.
• Must be familiar with Department of Transportation (DOT) rules and regulations and stay abreast of revisions to the applicable rules and regulations.
• Ability to lift (50) pounds, to load/unload mobility equipment, or associated medical equipment for long range trips.
• Ability to remain engaged until assignments are completed and overcome obstacles.
• Takes accountability for performance and results.
• Open and honest communicator and follows policies and procedures.

Compensation and Benefits

• The starting pay will depend on factors such as experience level and skillset.
• Voluntary full-time benefit offerings include the following - medical, dental, vision, and life insurance and other voluntarily insurance options. We also offer an Employee Assistant Program (EAP), paid time off, paid holidays, 401K with matching, bonuses, and COLA increase.

Every applicant must complete an application provided by Human Resources. A resume will not be accepted in the place of an application.

**Please note ALL individuals selected for employment are required to complete a background investigation. Individuals being placed in positions designed as child-sensitive or data-sensitive must successfully complete a background check prior to employment.

INDIAN PREFERENCE, SPOUSAL PREFERENCE, OR FIRST GENERATION:

In the event more than one applicant meets the requirements, as stated in a job description, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Tribal Member (2) First Generation Descendant of a Tribal Member (3) Spouse of Tribal Member (4) Indian (5) Non-Indian

In the event that a position of employment is funded in whole or in part my any federal grant and/or contract or other public funding, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Indian (2) Non-Indian

In order to receive preference, the appropriate documentation must be submitted.