Bus Driver Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Subsidiary: KIRA Aviation Services LLC

Job Title: Bus Driver - Lead

Work Location: Fairfield, PA

Labor Category: Full-Time | Non-Exempt | SCA (Service Contract Act)

Clearance Level: Secret

Travel Requirement: N/A

Pay Rate: 21.81 p/h

Health & Welfare: $6.08 p/h up to 40 hours

At Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation (THTBC), your work goes beyond the job description; it becomes part of a purpose-driven legacy. Our continuous commitment to growth directly contributes to the strength, resilience, and future of the communities we support. Our growth fuels programs, services, and lasting value for the Tribe, making every success a shared one.

For over 35 years, THTBC and its subsidiaries have delivered essential services to federal clients across the globe. Whether supporting logistics, information technology, cyber security, or facilities operations, we are united by a shared mission: to create meaningful economic opportunity and growth of the Tlingit & Haida Tribes of Alaska.

Together We Grow – One Mission, One Team – With a Commitment to Serve

Scope of Work:

The Bus Driver Lead is a working lead position that provides daily guidance and training to Transportation Services personnel while also performing driving duties across multiple GSA-leased vehicles to support safe, compliant, and efficient operations within a secure government-contracted facility.

Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day guidance, training, and coordination for Transportation Services personnel to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Operate multiple types of GSA-leased vehicles, including buses, shuttles, vans, and box trucks, in support of passenger transport, courier services, and warehouse deliveries.
• Assign and adjust daily routes, assist with coverage, and monitor team performance to meet schedules and mission requirements.
• Ensure compliance with federal vehicle use policies, site-specific protocols, and all safety standards.
• Complete and review trip tickets, fuel usage logs, inspection forms, and other required documentation.
• Conduct and verify pre- and post-trip inspections, reporting safety or maintenance issues promptly.
• Maintain accountability of vehicle keys, fuel cards, and related resources; report discrepancies immediately.
• Support vehicle cleanliness and coordinate with maintenance staff to ensure vehicles remain in safe, operable condition.
• Serve as the on-shift point of contact for transportation-related issues and provide clear communication with team members, supervisors, and site staff.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Two (2) years of related driving experience; one (1) year in a lead or training role preferred.
• Class B Commercial Driver’s License (minimum); Class A CDL preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance; interim clearance required prior to start.
• Must hold and maintain a state driver’s license and meet Company safe driving requirements.
• Experience operating multiple vehicle types, including buses, shuttles, vans, and box trucks.
• Knowledge of vehicle inspection procedures, safe driving practices, and federal vehicle use policies.
• Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills; basic computer/device proficiency for logs and trip tickets.
• Ability to coordinate work activities and provide guidance while performing hands-on driving duties.
• Willingness and ability to support shifts between 5:00 AM and 6:00 PM as required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license and a safe driving record, in accordance with company policy, to operate vehicles or equipment as required for the position.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Physical requirements include (but are not limited to) frequent periods of sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, and balancing.

• Ability to bend, stoop, lift, and carry up to 60 lbs., including in awkward positions.
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions while performing transportation duties.
• Work performed in a secure government-contracted environment with adherence to all site-specific safety protocols.
• Must be physically able to operate vehicles safely for extended periods and maintain situational awareness in high-traffic or confined areas.
• Must be able to work on-call, alternate, and extended shift schedules when necessary to meet the mission requirements, including weekends and holidays.

All candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screening, which may include but is not limited to a criminal background check, motor vehicle record review, and a 5-panel drug test, in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.

Benefits:

We offer a flexible benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans, TRICARE Supplemental, critical illness coverage, employee discounts, wellness seminars, company-paid life and short-term disability insurance, optional long-term disability, paid leave, a 401(k) plan, and identity theft protection to support your health and financial well-being. For represented positions, the benefits and leave offered will be as defined under the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you have a disability or medical condition and need reasonable accommodation, please inform the designated recruiter during the hiring process.