Shuttle Bus Driver

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO\ is looking for a Shuttle Bus Driver to work at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The Shuttle Bus Driver operates a 15 Passenger van to transport Soldiers, trainees, or other authorized personnel on JBLM. This driver may assist disabled passengers into and out of vehicle, secure passengers' wheelchairs to restraining devices to stabilize wheelchairs during trip; will operate radio or similar device to communicate with base station or other vehicles to report disruption of service, clean and/or service vehicle with fuel, lubricants, and accessories, keep records of trips and/or behavior of passengers, and perform other duties when not driving such as, custodial and building maintenance tasks. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today! 

Responsibilities

• Customer Service, shuttle bus drivers must have exceptional customer service skills. They must be polite and professional, and make sure passengers are satisfied with their ride.
• Shuttles drivers must arrive to work on time, drive their vehicles following a set schedule or directions from TransLoc application.
• Drivers must have the stamina to sit for several hours at a time, and the hand-eye coordination to operate their vehicles while watching their surroundings. 
• Ensures that passengers are safely loaded and unloaded from their buses (Vans).
• At the beginning and end of their shift, they inspect their vehicle to ensure that it is functioning correctly.  
• Ability to read street maps, understanding their route by studying maps if necessary.  
• Must maintain contact with the dispatcher and keep track of passenger pickups and drop-offs as necessary for log count. 

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent. 
• Must have a valid Washington state driver’s license at the time of hire.  
• Must not have any health-related issues that prevents or restricts prolonged driving.  
• Some knowledge of military operations and schedules.  
• Must have good oral and written communication skills.          
• Must possess and continuously maintain a current State of Washington driver's license.

Job ID

2026-23547
Work Type

On-Site
Pay Range

25.66
Benefits

CBA - The benefits and leave offered will be as defined under the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Company Description

 

Work Where it Matters

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

As an AFO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.