Equipment Driver Seasonal

HUALAPAI PREFERENCE


Position: Equipment Truck Driver


Department: Hualapai River Running


Classification: Non-Exempt


Salary Range: H4


Supervisor: Operations Manager





Disclaimer: Position Description is not meant to encompass all aspects of position, other duties may be assigned.




Position Summary:


Operates trucks of varying size to transport pontoons, frames, outboard motors, life jackets, ice chests and supplies to Diamond Creek launch location. Drives to pick-up point at Stone Cove to retrieve equipment at end of raft trip. Assists crew in loading and unloading equipment and supplies onto transports and into and out of river. On trip to launch point and pick up point, polices roadside for trash and debris. Responsible for monitoring vehicle fluid levels and completing maintenance logs. Keeps vehicles clean, wipes seats, cleans windows, washes vehicle and empties trash. Provides outstanding customer service.




Knowledge and Abilities:

1. Ability to operate trucks of varying sizes in a safe manner.
2. Physically able to assist with loading and unloading all equipment, pontoons, frames, outboard motors, etc.
3. Ability to communicate in a clear concise manner.
4. Ability to work in an outdoor environment for long periods of time.
5. Ability to monitor vehicle fluid levels and clean vehicles.
6. Ability to work in a team environment, multi-task efficiently and maintain positive working relationships.
7. Ability to perform strenuous activities and lift heavy loads.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Operate pick-up trucks of varying sizes, transporting pontoons, outboard motors, life jackets, ice chests, etc. to the Diamond Creek location and then pick-up to transport back to the shop from Stone Cove.
2. Assist river crew in both loading and unloading of all items at launch point and pick-up point.
3. Police roadside for trash and debris on return from Diamond Creek and on the way to Stone Cove, if time permits.
4. Monitor fluid levels of oil, transmission, differential, brakes, etc. and fill as needed at the beginning and end of shift. Complete maintenance log for vehicle.
5. Maintain clean vehicles by washing, wiping seats, cleaning windows and emptying trash, as needed.
6. Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Good oral communication skills.
2. Valid Drivers License with clean driving record.
3. High School Diploma or GED.
4. Minimum of 21 years of age.
5. Preference given to Hualapai Tribal members.

Working Conditions:


Position requires ability to work outdoors for long periods of time, regardless of weather conditions. Must be able to work varying schedules, weekends and holidays. Must be able to perform strenuous activities and lift heavy loads.




Applicant must pass a pre-employment drug screen and extensive background check may be required. All applicants are considered without regard to age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orentation or physical disability. However, preference may be given to persons of Indian decent in accordance with Public law 88-353, Section 703 (7-2-71) and Public Law 93-638, Section 7B

Revised: March 11, 2014