Gila River Indian Community
Sacaton, Arizona, United States
TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR
Posted 10 days ago
Job Description
ENIPLOYIVIENT OPPORTUNITIESJob Title: Transportation Coordinator
Closing Date: 06/12/2025
DEADLINE: Attach any required documents, i.e., Transcripts, Certificates, diploma and Motor Vehicle
Record, to your online application by midnight on the closing date. Late Applications or documents will not
be considered.
Job Number: 25-522
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Department: Tribal Education Department/Head Start Program
City: Sacaton, AZ
Location: 112 W. Seed Farm Rd. (District 3 Head Start Center)
Area of Interest: Education
Salary/ Hourly Rate: $45,969.60 - $70,969.60 Salary
Tribal Driving Permit Required: Yes
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
The Transportation Coordinator is responsible for oversight and management of the education transportation
programs; must also ensure vehicle maintenance and safety and ensure staff is in compliance with licensing
standards.W0 Ensure program vehicles are safe and in good running order by arranging preventive maintenance checks and
other repairs as needed with approved vendors; ensure general vehicle cleanliness.
- Track staff license expiration dates and ensure staff have current licenses.
- Create and maintain accurate vehicle logs and inventory; submit monthly, quarterly, and annual vehicle and
narrative reports to the director.
0 Working with program directors, be responsible for vehicle maintenance budget and for maintaining accurate
accounting of vehicle repair expenditures.
0 Operate mobile vehicle radios in a professional manner in strict compliance with FCC regulations.
0 Hold monthly bus driver meetings as required.
0 Perform other related duties as assigned.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY:High moral standards and stable character.Ability to operate Government and Tribal vehicles in compliance with all Rules of Safety and Security.
Ability to maintain strict con?dentiality of resident information.Ability to maintain a high level of safety and security while on transport.Ability to work effectively with early childhood population.Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.Good skills in basic math procedures as needed for calculating mileage and maintaining balanced budget.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, Community
Of?cials and the general public.
0 Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position; agree to maintain a Drug-free workplace.REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High School diploma or GED and three (3) years experience working as bus driver, or any combination of
education, training, or experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the functions of this position.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
0 Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with both passenger and school bus endorsements from the MotorVehicle Division of the AZ DOT (Must obtain within 90 days and maintain throughout course of employment)Hold current School Bus Driver State Certi?cationRequired to obtain a Tribal Operators permit.Current Food Handler Certi?cation (i.e. GRIC, ServSafe, etc.) or obtain within 60 days of employment.Maintain current CPR and First Aid Certi?cation or obtain certi?cation within 60 days of employment.Must pass an Initial Health Examination and a TB skin test; provide proof/results, including updatedimmunization records prior to hire date.
0 Copy of current Fingerprint Clearance Card must be provided when applying for this position and must be
maintained throughout employment.
0 Required to pass a background check and ?ngerprint clearance as a condition of employment and must
continue to maintain throughout duration of employment.
0 Background checks are required for positions that involve regular contact with or control over Community
Children in accordance with The Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, 25 U.S.C.
Sections 3201 through 3210 and C.F.R. Part 63 and positions that have regular contact with the Elderly.
- Required mandatory reporter pursuant to Title 7, Chapter 2 (7.205), B.
0 Required to attend Title 7 Mandatory Reporting training on a yearly basis.Non-Supervisory, Salaried Position
Reports to Director or designeeBENEFITS:
The Gila River Indian Community offers a comprehensive bene?ts package, which includes; Vacation, holiday,
and sick leave as well as medical, dental, Vision, life, short and long term disability bene?ts.Preference in ?lling vacancies is given to quali?ed Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference
Act (Title 25, US. Code, Section 472 and 473). The Gila River Indian Community is also committed to achieving
the full and equal opportunity without discrimination because of Race, Religion, Color, Sex, National Origin,
Politics, Marital Status, Physical Handicap, Age or Sexual Orientation. In other than the above, the Gila River
Indian Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer.If you are claiming Preference in one or more of the following categories please attach a copy of the
required documentation to the completed Employment Application.Preference for Community Members (with proof of enrollment)Preference for Native Americans (must meet membership requirement of a federally recognized Tribe.)
Preference point for Spouse of Community Member (with proof of spouse enrollment)Preference point for Veteran (must meet statutory requirements)
HUMAN RESOURCES WILL NOT MAKE COPIES OF APPLICATIONS OR DOCUMENTS BEING
SUBMITTED.
Visit our GRIC website and apply online:
www.gilariver.org
Closing Date: 06/12/2025
DEADLINE: Attach any required documents, i.e., Transcripts, Certificates, diploma and Motor Vehicle
Record, to your online application by midnight on the closing date. Late Applications or documents will not
be considered.
Job Number: 25-522
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Department: Tribal Education Department/Head Start Program
City: Sacaton, AZ
Location: 112 W. Seed Farm Rd. (District 3 Head Start Center)
Area of Interest: Education
Salary/ Hourly Rate: $45,969.60 - $70,969.60 Salary
Tribal Driving Permit Required: Yes
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
The Transportation Coordinator is responsible for oversight and management of the education transportation
programs; must also ensure vehicle maintenance and safety and ensure staff is in compliance with licensing
standards.W0 Ensure program vehicles are safe and in good running order by arranging preventive maintenance checks and
other repairs as needed with approved vendors; ensure general vehicle cleanliness.
- Track staff license expiration dates and ensure staff have current licenses.
- Create and maintain accurate vehicle logs and inventory; submit monthly, quarterly, and annual vehicle and
narrative reports to the director.
0 Working with program directors, be responsible for vehicle maintenance budget and for maintaining accurate
accounting of vehicle repair expenditures.
0 Operate mobile vehicle radios in a professional manner in strict compliance with FCC regulations.
0 Hold monthly bus driver meetings as required.
0 Perform other related duties as assigned.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY:High moral standards and stable character.Ability to operate Government and Tribal vehicles in compliance with all Rules of Safety and Security.
Ability to maintain strict con?dentiality of resident information.Ability to maintain a high level of safety and security while on transport.Ability to work effectively with early childhood population.Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.Good skills in basic math procedures as needed for calculating mileage and maintaining balanced budget.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, Community
Of?cials and the general public.
0 Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position; agree to maintain a Drug-free workplace.REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High School diploma or GED and three (3) years experience working as bus driver, or any combination of
education, training, or experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the functions of this position.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
0 Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with both passenger and school bus endorsements from the MotorVehicle Division of the AZ DOT (Must obtain within 90 days and maintain throughout course of employment)Hold current School Bus Driver State Certi?cationRequired to obtain a Tribal Operators permit.Current Food Handler Certi?cation (i.e. GRIC, ServSafe, etc.) or obtain within 60 days of employment.Maintain current CPR and First Aid Certi?cation or obtain certi?cation within 60 days of employment.Must pass an Initial Health Examination and a TB skin test; provide proof/results, including updatedimmunization records prior to hire date.
0 Copy of current Fingerprint Clearance Card must be provided when applying for this position and must be
maintained throughout employment.
0 Required to pass a background check and ?ngerprint clearance as a condition of employment and must
continue to maintain throughout duration of employment.
0 Background checks are required for positions that involve regular contact with or control over Community
Children in accordance with The Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, 25 U.S.C.
Sections 3201 through 3210 and C.F.R. Part 63 and positions that have regular contact with the Elderly.
- Required mandatory reporter pursuant to Title 7, Chapter 2 (7.205), B.
0 Required to attend Title 7 Mandatory Reporting training on a yearly basis.Non-Supervisory, Salaried Position
Reports to Director or designeeBENEFITS:
The Gila River Indian Community offers a comprehensive bene?ts package, which includes; Vacation, holiday,
and sick leave as well as medical, dental, Vision, life, short and long term disability bene?ts.Preference in ?lling vacancies is given to quali?ed Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference
Act (Title 25, US. Code, Section 472 and 473). The Gila River Indian Community is also committed to achieving
the full and equal opportunity without discrimination because of Race, Religion, Color, Sex, National Origin,
Politics, Marital Status, Physical Handicap, Age or Sexual Orientation. In other than the above, the Gila River
Indian Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer.If you are claiming Preference in one or more of the following categories please attach a copy of the
required documentation to the completed Employment Application.Preference for Community Members (with proof of enrollment)Preference for Native Americans (must meet membership requirement of a federally recognized Tribe.)
Preference point for Spouse of Community Member (with proof of spouse enrollment)Preference point for Veteran (must meet statutory requirements)
HUMAN RESOURCES WILL NOT MAKE COPIES OF APPLICATIONS OR DOCUMENTS BEING
SUBMITTED.
Visit our GRIC website and apply online:
www.gilariver.org
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