On Call Paratransit/Route Driver

VACANCY ANN#:  STOI-26-068

TITLE:                         ON-CALL PARATRANSIT/ROUTE DRIVER 

DEPARTMENT:        TRANSPORTATION

SUPERVISOR:          TRANSIT COORDINATOR

LOCATION:               WELLPINIT, WA

STATUS:                     PART TIME FULL-TIME

RATE OF PAY:           $19.00 PER HOUR

OPENING DATE:      July 31, 2026

CLOSING DATE:      OPEN UNTIL FILLED

INTRODUCTION:

The Moccasin Express fixed route and paratransit service offers safe, reliable transportation to area residents for medical, dental, mental health and addiction recovery appointments.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONIBILTIES:

• Operate passenger vehicles in safe and responsible manner in all road conditions.


• Maintain cleanliness and sanitization standards as recommended by CDC for Moccasin Express vehicles.


• Transport clients to and from appointments safely and in time.


• Maintain complete documentation as required by Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) compliance regulations.


• Must follow and adhere to confidentiality standards.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR POSITION:

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills, will work respectfully with Elders.


• Must be punctual and dependable.


• Must have the ability to write routine paperwork.


• Must be able to work a schedule that will vary.


• Must be available at short notice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent


• Must have a valid WA State Driver’s License, good driving record and be tribally insurable.


• Must be able to pass a DOT drug test and all required background checks as required by the Spokane Tribe of Indians.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This position requires approximately 80% of the time operating public transit vehicles and 20%-time allocation for maintenance and cleaning of vehicles and facilities.


• This position requires the ability to bend, stoop, lift, and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.


• This position requires the ability to safely operate motor vehicles.

*Indian Preference Applies – Indian Preference grants preference to any enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe.

Confirmation receipt of on-line application submission and interview status will be sent to all applicants e-mail address used when applying. Applicants are responsible to regularly monitor their e-mail for interview notifications.

Contact: HR FRONT DESK

(509) 458-6527

E-mail:   [email protected]

Applications Must Be Received In The Human Resources Department No

Later Than 4:30 p.m. on the Closing Date

The Spokane Tribe Reserves The Right To Hire According To Its Indian Preference Policy

Applicants May be Subject To A Pre-Employment Drug Test Positions

All Positions With The Spokane Tribe Are Subject To A-90 Day Orientation