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Employee Shuttle Bus Driver

$28.00 / hour

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Shuttle Bus Driver

 

Reports to:      Housing Manager

Category:       Seasonal for 2025 (March - October)

Salary Range:  $28 per hour with season bonus potential. 

 

Summary:

The Shuttle Bus Driver is responsible for transporting employees to and from Icy Strait Point in a split shift of morning and evening. Hours will vary depending on the needs of Icy Strait Point and the schedules of Icy Strait Point Employees.

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Conduct all activities and decisions according to Icy Strait Point’s guiding principles: Best, Authentic and Profitable Tour Destination.
  • Employee Bus Drivers work split shifts bringing employees to work very early in the morning and then bringing them home after work, at times very late into the evening.  Often 6-7 days a week during July & August.  
  • Bring employees and guests from the airport to housing and back to the airport when its time for them to go home.  
  • Drive in a SAFE, responsible manner always and keep all equipment in SAFE condition following all laws and regulations.        
  • Document safety checks in our automated system.
  • Maintain a CDL with passenger endorsement. 
  • Deliver a first-class experience to all employees, guests and visitors.
  • Follow all directives and regulations for keeping and maintaining buses in proper operating mode.
  • Clean inside and outside of vehicles as needed and scheduled.
  • Complete pre- and post-vehicle inspection checklist.
  • Communicate with Compliance Specialist when vehicle needs additional maintenance.
  • Provide an orientation for the new employee using a checklist provided. 
  • Learn and impart knowledge to guests of all that Icy Strait Point has to offer, including history, tours, food and beverage venues, retail products and venues, what’s available in town, etc.
  • Assist employees and guests who need or request assistance in getting on/off bus.
  • Participate in all required training.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Adequate knowledge or willingness to learn about Tlingit culture
  • Valid Driver’s license and CDL License with passenger endorsement
  • Must pass a drug test before being hired for DOT compliance 
  • Must have good customer service skills and the ability to communicate with ISP employees  guests and others in a professional, friendly, and accurate manner. 
  • The Driver must be able to learn, retain and relay general ISP information. 
  • Current First Aid and CPR certification is preferred.
  • Driver for Hire card is preferred

 

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

  • Able to sit for extended periods
  • Able to work long hours in peak season with limited time off
  • Comfortable traveling by small plane or ferry to and from a remote setting
  • Able to walk and drive on gravel roads in inclement weather when on site.
  • Must be under maximum weight guidelines for the vehicle.

 

Icy Strait Point is a Native-owned and operated enterprise and offers Native Preference under P.O. 93-638.