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Pala Band of Mission Indians

Senior Driver

Pala, CA · On-site

Senior Driver Department/Division:Senior Status: DOE, Part-Time, Hours Vary/On-call Supervisor: Senior Director Subordinates: None POSITION SUMMARY: The Driver will be responsible for driving the ...

AMERI-CANS

Senior Driver

Manassas, VA · On-site

AMERI-CANS is seeking a Senior Driver to serve as a field leader within our growing operations team. This role bridges frontline service execution and operational consistency, supporting route ...

Pala Band of Mission Indians

Senior Driver

Pala, CA · On-site

Senior Driver Department/Division: Senior Status: DOE, Part-Time, Hours Vary/On-call Supervisor: Senior Director Subordinates: None POSITION SUMMARY: The Driver will be responsible for driving the ...

Pala Band of Mission Indians

Senior Driver

Pala, CA · On-site

Title: Senior Driver Department/Division: Senior Status : DOE, Part-Time, Hours Vary/On-call Supervisor: Senior Director Subordinates: None POSITION SUMMARY : The Driver will be responsible for ...

Pala Band of Mission Indians

Senior Driver

Pala, CA · On-site

Senior Driver Department/Division:Senior Status: DOE, Part-Time, Hours Vary/On-call Supervisor: Senior Director Subordinates: None POSITION SUMMARY: The Driver will be responsible for driving the ...

Maryland Environmental Service

Senior Driver

Easton, MD · On-site

$52K - $72K/yr

Maryland Environmental Service has an opening for a Senior Driver at our Talbot County Transfer facility located in Easton, MD, or at the Midshore II Regional Landfill in Ridgely, MD. Provides ...

Maryland Environmental Service

Senior Driver

Easton, MD · On-site

$52K - $72K/yr

Maryland Environmental Service has an opening for a Senior Driver at our Talbot County Transfer facility located in Easton, MD, or at the Midshore II Regional Landfill in Ridgely, MD. Provides ...

Pala Band of Mission Indians

Senior Driver

Pala, CA · On-site

Senior Driver The Driver will be responsible for driving the senior citizens of the community around to appointments and longer extended trips. The Driver must be very courteous and helpful to all ...

City Of Charleston

Senior Driver

Charleston, SC · On-site

$24.05 - $25.25/hr

Assumes the responsibilities of the Lead Senior Driver in their absence. * Performs other duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications: * High School Diploma or GED and 3 months of professional driving ...

CITY OF CHEYENNE

Sanitation Senior Driver

Cheyenne, WY · On-site

$51K - $71K/yr

Senior Driver JOB TITLE: Sanitation Senior Driver CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt DEPARTMENT: Public Works/Transfer Station SUPERVISOR: Collections Foreman and/or Transfer Station Manager SALARY: $51,025 ...

CITY OF CHEYENNE

Sanitation Senior Driver

Cheyenne, WY · On-site

$49K - $59K/yr

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Xylem

Senior Driver Technician

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

The Senior Driver Technician will be responsible for safe operation of a DOT regulated vehicle, transporting materials/equipment from point A to point B. This role initiates and executes field ...

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Senior, Driver Commercial

Key West, FL · On-site

Job Summary Senior Drivers operate heavy-duty trucks with front or rear end load lift attachment. Drivers are responsible for providing the pick-up service of containers filled with waste or ...

CITY OF CHEYENNE

Sanitation Senior Driver

Cheyenne, WY · On-site

$51K - $71K/yr

Senior Driver JOB TITLE: Sanitation Senior Driver CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt DEPARTMENT: Public Works/Transfer Station SUPERVISOR: Collections Foreman and/or Transfer Station Manager SALARY: $51,025 ...

Philadelphia Gas Works

Senior Driver II

Philadelphia, PA

$17.75 - $22/hr

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Roadrunner

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Downers Grove, IL · On-site

The Senior Driver Recruiter is a high-impact, results-driven role that sits at the intersection of talent acquisition and sales. You will sell the Roadrunner opportunity to experienced Independent ...

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Required CredentialsValid driver's license, clean driving record, possibly commercial licenseValid driver's license, sometimes specialized certifications for certain deliveries
Work EnvironmentLong-distance routes, company vehicles, possibly warehouse settingsLocal routes, customer locations, delivery vans or trucks
Employer & Industry UsageLogistics, transportation, freight companiesRetail, food service, e-commerce, courier services

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Senior Driver

Pala Band of Mission Indians

Pala, CA • On-site

Part-time

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Title: Senior Driver

Department/Division:Senior

Status: DOE, Part-Time, Hours Vary/On-call

Supervisor: Senior Director

Subordinates: None

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Driver will be responsible for driving the senior citizens of the community around to appointments and longer extended trips. The Driver must be very courteous and helpful to all seniors on a daily basis. The Driver must have an excellent driving record and a safe driver.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Take seniors to doctor appointments, grocery store, movies and any other appointments needed.
  2. Take seniors on day trips or longer trips.
  3. Communicates with Senior Department Director on regular basis regarding transportation information, schedule, and issues.
  4. Must help seniors in and out of the vehicles and assist with any bags or other items they may be carrying at all times.
  5. Make sure all vehicles are filled up with gas at all times.
  6. Must keep bus and vehicles stocked with waters and sodas.
  7. Perform daily vehicle safety inspections and complete safety sheet.
  8. Clean up vehicles after each trip.
  9. Make sure no items were left inside vehicles.
  10. Must complete required documents, reports, logs accurately and timely.
  11. Must be courteous and very helpful to all and most importantly to the seniors.
  12. May need to deliver meals as back up.

13.Must be able to maintain confidentiality of personal information about seniors, their families and Pala staff.

14.Pala Band of Mission Indians will purchase a ticket for the driver for trips, shows, hotel room, and etc.

15.Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, CERTIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES:

  1. Ability to work well with all types of personalities, keeping an even temperament.
  2. Ability to maintain effective working relationship with people in a varied economic, educational and cultural background.
  3. Ability to communicate effectively written and verbally.
  4. Ability to work responsibly with or without direct supervision.
  5. Ability to lift at least 50 pounds, sit for long periods, bend, climb, etc.
  6. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  7. Must be able to operate handicap lifts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School graduate or equivalent education (GED).
  • Must present a clean driving record and enroll in a pool for random drug testing.
  • This position requires a very flexible schedule. Planning will be one month in advance or as short as a week's notice for new senior citizens added on the schedule.
  • Ability to operate a handicap van, load and unload.
  • Must acknowledge and agree to maintain a Drug-Free workplace (including marijuana)as a condition of employment with the Pala Band of Mission Indians.Must pass pre-employment and random drug testing during employment.
  • Must successfully pass a Fingerprint-based background check of potential employees, volunteers, and contractors pursuant to Public Law 101-630 - Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Ac
  • Indian preference will apply. The Pala Band of Mission Indians will give hiring preference to fully qualified applicants that are Pala Tribal Members.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

All employees are expected to follow the Tribal Personnel Policies and Procedures of the Pala Band of Mission Indians and must adhere to any additional applicable addendums.

HOW TO APPLY

PLEASE SUBMIT A RESUME AND APPLICATION TO:

Pala Band of Mission Indians

Human Resources Department - Attn: Lura Bryant

PMB#50 35008 Pala Temecula Road

Pala, CA 92059

Emailhr@palatribe.comorlbryant@palatribe.com

https://www.palatribe.com/community/jobs/

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