About this role
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
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