Bus Driver jobs in Alaska

Goldbelt, Incorporated is an urban, Alaska Native, for-profit corporation with offices in Juneau, Alaska and Herndon, Virginia. Its primary purpose is to manage assets and conduct business for the benefit of its 3,900 Alaska Native shareholders.

SUMMARY:

Goldbelt Transportation is seeking a Bus Driver. Under the direction of the General Manager, Goldbelt Transportation LLC, is responsible for operating a 40' passenger bus, providing transportation for Coeur Kensington Mine Workers, ensuring passenger safety and satisfaction. This position can be full-time, part-time or intermittent.

JOB DUTIES:

Complies at all times with safety and traffic regulations and requirements while driving the bus.
• Assists with loading and unloading of passengers and freight.
• Performs safety checks on vehicle Performs minor maintenance and cleaning of vehicle including cleaning, window washing, lubrication, oil and tire pressure checks, and minor mechanical repairs.
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

NECESSARY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Ability to safely drive a passenger bus in all types of weather, road conditions, and in darkness
• Thorough knowledge of traffic laws and defensive driving
• Ability to perform minor maintenance on the bus
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to handle emergency or stressful situations in a calm manner
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to install tire chains
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

• Forty-foot passenger bus, mobile radio, telephone, and hand tools used in the maintenance of vehicles.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• At least 19 years of age and have held a driver's license for at least one year;
• Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL) (Class B) with passenger and air brake endorsements;
• Possess a medical certificate for CDL drivers;
• Ability to successfully pass a background check and drug test

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• CPR Certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is constantly required to use hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Pay and Benefits
At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Movement in/out of a passenger vehicle; maneuvering through traffic; customer interaction and communication; exposure to varied weather and road conditions. Smoking is not allowed on the bus.