Transit Analyst (Muckleshoot Tribal Member Only)

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, is responsible for all facets of tribal transit operation for the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe and is responsible for dispatching, DOT compliance, preventive maintenance, and new equipment acquisition.  Provide senior-level leadership and direction, coordinating with others to ensure customer’s expectations are met, cost is controlled and equipment is well maintained and appearance of drivers, buses are up to our standards.

MAJOR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

EDUCATION - EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING FOR POSITION

Required:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in transportation industry.
• Must have a valid State of Washington Driver’s License
• Must be able to be insured by the Muckleshoot Tribe of Indians vehicle insurance program.
• Must have a current CPR/First Aid certificate or willing to obtain certification immediately upon hire
• Must be able to pass random DOT drug testing requirements.

SPECIFIC SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR POSITION

Ability to:

• Maintaining control of passenger behavior on a bus or other vehicle. Operating equipment
• Establish and maintain effective relationships tribal staff and officials, outside agency personnel, and the general public
• Write with clarity and conciseness
• Be self-motivated and to work effectively as a team member
• Use computers to word process, and to collect/manage data, including MS Office Suite.
• Speak with skill and tact in public and in community meetings.
• Follow directions and to observe Tribal process protocols.
• Keep accurate reports and correspondence.
• Write/ maintain routine reports and correspondence in compliance with FTA, BIA and WSDOT.
• Read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents.
• Respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Deal with nonverbal symbolism.
• Deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Knowledge of:

• Safety and maintenance requirements of bus/van and other transportation equipment.
• Provisions of the Washington Motor Vehicle Code applicable to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of school children.
• Positive methods to maintain control of passenger behavior.
• Relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, federal and national laws.
• Safe driving practices and techniques.
• Principles and methods of a transit system.

Skilled in:

• Driving a transit bus/van and other transportation equipment safely and efficiently.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Continuously uses vision. Frequently sits for long periods of time. Frequently talks and listens. Manual dexterity for computer work and routine paperwork. Occasionally walks and reaches with hands and arms. Occasionally lifts up to 25 lbs.