Licensed Bus Operator
Full-Time
The Licensed Bus Operator is responsible for the safe, professional and efficient transportation of internal and external guests in passenger buses. The Licensed Bus Operator provides a superior quality service experience for all passengers, keeping safety top of mind at all times. In this highly visible role, it is imperative that the Licensed Bus Operator maintains a positive attitude and professional appearance; championing the goals and priorities of the Tribe in a manner that reflects and upholds the Tribal Community’s vision, mission and values.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
1. Responsible for operating passenger vehicles abiding by all federal and state passenger carrier regulations. Expertly operates vehicles with extreme care and attention to detail ensuring safe passenger transportation. Exhibits exceptional display of enthusiasm for service and desire to deliver passengers to and from assigned destinations based on specific time schedules. Consistently maintains traffic and weather condition awareness to avoid seen and unseen road hazards. Responsible for identifying any in operation mechanical malfunctions to ensure safe transportation of guests. Operates ADA accessible lift. Professionally relays operational updates via radio communication, including but not limited to road hazards, unsafe traffic and environment conditions, location, load status, estimated arrival and departure times. Provides best in class, five star service to internal and external guests.
2. Strictly adheres to all Federal Department of Transportation and California State rules and regulations that govern passenger carriers. Exercises maximum regard for safety and welfare of all transported guests while operating bus. Completes federally mandated pre and post trip inspections to ensure vehicle compliance established by Department of Transportation. Conversant to ever-changing vehicle out of service criteria, set forth by North American Standard Out-Of-Service Criteria. Reports any condition of concern to management regarding vehicle issues/defects that may affect driver and passenger/guest safety. In the event of an accident, Drivers are responsible for safely removing passengers on‐board bus. Abides by all rules and regulations stated in California commercial driver handbook. Responsible for reporting all accidents, vehicle damage, and passenger safety situations and concerns to appropriate parties.
3. Maintains neat and clean working environment by sweeping out vehicles, cleaning up spills, disposing of trash, and cleaning windows/mirrors for visibility.
4. Performs other duties as assigned to support efficient operation of Department.
Education/Experience/Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Minimum five (5) years commercial driving experience required, or minimum of seven (7) years equivalent combination of route delivery driver, including but not limited to, postal driving, medical transport and delivery of goods and services required.
- One (1) year working in a Transportation Department, including one (1) year of non-commercial vehicle transportation experience, plus internal commercial licensing and certification may be considered in lieu of other required experience.
- School pupil activity bus (SPAB) certificate preferred.
- Advanced vehicle operations knowledge and intermediate maintenance experience preferred.
Certificates/Licenses/Registrations
- At the discretion of the San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission you may be required to obtain and maintain a gaming license.
- A qualified candidate/employee must have and maintain a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record as determined by the enterprise’s insurance carrier.
- Valid California Commercial Driver’s License, Class B or higher, with a passenger endorsement preferred.
- Valid DMV Medical Certificate preferred.
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and San Manuel Casino will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with applicable law.
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Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel
Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel is located just 60 minutes from downtown Los Angeles in the city of Highland, CA. It is one of the largest casinos on the West Coast, with 7,000 slot machines, 150 table games, and five high-limit rooms. We are one of the top 10 largest casino resorts in the US.
Guests enjoy sweeping views of the San Bernardino Mountains, live entertainment, and a full array of dining options, which include The Pines Modern Steakhouse, Hong Bao Kitchen, Serrano Vista Cafe, Rock & Brews, Chingon Kitchen, Big Mo’ Cafe, and 11 bars and lounges.
The Serrano Spa earned a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star award, and The Pines Modern Steakhouse and Yaamava’ Resorteach earned a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star award, with all three being the first in the Inland Empire to receive such designation. Yaamava' Resort and Casino at San Manuel also received two 2023 AAA Four Diamonds ratings for the new hotel and The Pines Modern Steakhouse.
The hotel is a 17-story tower with 432 guest rooms. Guests relax in an elevated pool with a bar and private cabanas, the lavish full-service Serrano spa and salon, a health and fitness center, a full array of dining options, multiple bars and lounges, and luxe retail shops.
Indian gaming in California is an exciting, thriving industry. Whether working on the casino floor or providing support to gaming operations as a “behind the scenes” employee, you can contribute to a dynamic and challenging business and have opportunities to learn and grow with the gaming industry.
At San Manuel, our team members define us. Working at San Manuel is more than just a job. It is a career that will help you grow into the successful professional you want to be.
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Our benefits focus on five key areas of wellness - financial, emotional, physical, social, and occupational - because we know it takes more than a salary to thrive. The benefits under each category include everything from retirement, insurance and dental benefits to emotional wellness programs, home repair services, and much more.
