Camp Bus Driver

NMS in North Slope/Prudhoe Bay, AK is looking to hire a full-time Camp Bus Driver to work a rotational shift (a few weeks on/a few weeks off). Are you a safe and attentive driver? Would you like a bus driving job with a company that puts its employees first? If so, please read on!

This driving position earns a competitive wage. We provide excellent benefits, including meals onsite, free room and board, an onsite gym, medical, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), a 401(k), life insurance, and an employee assistance program (EAP). If this sounds like the right rotational opportunity for you, apply today!

WORK SCHEDULE FOR A CAMP BUS DRIVER

This full-time driving position works a rotational schedule. You will either have 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off, or 4 weeks on and 4 weeks off. Anything over 40 hours/week is paid overtime.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CAMP BUS DRIVER

As a Camp Bus Driver, you have the important responsibility of safely driving passengers. You drive guests from camp to camp or from the airport. You have a mutually respectful relationship with them, and you assist with luggage and other items as needed. With a pleasant demeanor, you welcome passengers and take them where they need to go! You are committed to providing dependable and safe transportation.

When you're not out driving, you can be found around camp helping with cleaning duties. You assist the laundry and cleaning teams to keep our areas in tip-top shape. You like the rotational schedule and enjoy having time off at regular intervals. You find great satisfaction in providing such essential services within our community!

NMS: A LITTLE ABOUT US

Built on a culture of safety and integrity, we deliver award-winning, integrated support services to a variety of clients in food service, facilities management, camp services, security, and hotel management. Our mission is to provide management and support services at a level of quality, value, safety, and expertise beyond our client's expectations. We count on our employees to fulfill that mission in every aspect of their work.

As an employer, we offer more than "just a job" - we offer the opportunity to help the community. Taking care of our team members is a priority. Our company is represented by five generations! We are also extremely committed to maintaining a diverse employee community. In addition to rewarding work, we offer competitive pay and plenty of opportunities for growth.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A CAMP BUS DRIVER

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• At least one (1) year as an experience bus driver in a related field
• A valid class B commercial driver's license with passenger endorsement, air brake endorsement, and a valid CDL medical card
• Acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years with no DUIs in the last five (5) years to be eligible under NMS' vehicle insurance policy
• Must pass all pre-employment contract requirements which may include but are not limited to: drug test, physical and fit for duty assessment, and hearing test. Applicants not located near a testing facility are responsible for paying for travel to the nearest testing facility.
• Must be able to cooperate and work as part of a team with fellow employees, customers, and clients.
• Must be able to make decisions in the moment with little to no supervision.
• Must be able to be on your feet for 12 hours per shift for the scheduled rotation.
• Must be able to live in dormitory-style settings and meet cleanliness requirements of the remote camp.
• Contract requires employees to speak, understand, read, and write English.
• Must meet and adhere to all safety guidelines and regulations set forth by the company and client.

CANDIDATES RESIDING OUTSIDE THE ANCHORAGE AREA:

Candidates residing in Alaska and the lower 48 for any contract: For the purposes of pre-employment testing, Anchorage will be considered the point of hire (with the exception of drug testing, which will be conducted near the candidate's place of residence). The employee is responsible for any travel expenses and needed accommodations related to pre−employment tasks that need to be completed in Anchorage, AK. This includes, but is not limited to, any safety training requirements, required pre−employment testing and/or training such as physical, DOT physical/medical card, fit for duty, audiogram, and/or other testing required by contract/company (NSTC, APICC training, security licensing requirements, etc.).

CANDIDATES RESIDING IN ALASKA for Alyeska Contract: Pre-employment testing will be scheduled near the candidate's area of residence within the state. The only exception is when the candidate lives in a region without the necessary service providers to complete all requirements.

Flights to Remote Locations: All employees are responsible for all expenses related to reporting to point of hire (Anchorage, AK) for scheduled trips paid for by the company for remote locations.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Weather: Indoor/Outdoor. Frequently exposed to arctic conditions.

Noise level: Moderate to Loud

Description of environment: This is an industrial remote camp setting.

Must constantly be able to stand, walk, climb, push, pull use hands and arms, stoop, kneel, and crouch.

Travel: Must be able to travel by plane and/or bus to remote camps.

Physical requirements: Fit For Duty Test

• Lift: Lift 50 lbs. from floor to knuckle x2
• Lift: Lift 50 lbs. from floor to waist x 2
• Carry: Carry 35 lbs. with two hands for a minimum distance of 150 feet, self-paced. Allow a 60-second rest break after 75 feet.
• Push: push horizontally with a peak force of 60 f-lbs. with two hands
• Pull: pull horizontally with a peak force of 60 f-lbs. with two hands.
• Stoop & Twist: Perform alternate cross-over toe touches x 10 on each side, self-paced but continuous.
• Kneel: Kneel on one knee and stand. Return to kneel on the opposite knee. Repeat alternate kneeling sequence x 3 for each knee, self-paced but continuous.
• Stand from supine position test: From a supine, recumbent position, while wearing arctic gear, test recipient must be able to stand without assistance x 3, self-paced (this task must be accomplished safely without significant loss of balance or falling.) Allow one re-test when there is a loss of balance considered unsafe or a fall.
• Walk: Walk on a treadmill at 3 MPH for 10 minutes with good balance
• Stairs: Climb up and down 10 steps x 2 for a total of 20 steps
• Stairs & Carry: Climb up and down 10 steps x 2 for a total of 20 steps while carrying 30 lbs. in one hand and using the other hand to grasp a railing for safety, self-paced. Allow a 30-second rest period after climbing up and down 10 steps while carrying.
• Shoveling: Perform a shovel test for five (5) minutes self-paced but continuous (i.e., no breaks) using a standard snow shovel with a 3 lb. weight attached to the shovel blade. (e.g. sandbag weight securely taped to the shovel blade.)

Do you enjoy driving? Are you an experienced bus driver? Can you put safety first? If yes, you might just be perfect for this rotational driving position!

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR DRIVING TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this Camp Bus Driver job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Location: 99734