AFO is looking for a Shuttle Driver to work in Colorado Springs, CO. The Shuttle Driver (Van Driver) drives minibus or van to transport clients, trainees, or company personnel; drives vehicle from individual or central loading area to social services or rehabilitation center, training location, job site, or other destination according to assigned schedule. This driver may assist disabled passengers into and out of vehicle, secure passengers wheelchairs to restraining devices to stabilize wheelchairs during trip; may 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!

• 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.
• Shuttle drivers must arrive to work on time, drive their vehicles following a set schedule or route.
• 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.
• Ensure 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.

Material and Equipment Directly Used:

• Vehicle (Van), Tracking Log

Working Environment/Physical Activities:

• Work is generally conducted in a shop environment. However, duties may involve the conduct of work in the out-of-doors area and require climbing in and out of vehicle and prolonged sitting. Must comply with OSHA, EPA, Fire Regulations and published Company work rules.

• Education: High School graduate or equivalent.
• Experience: Must have a valid Colorado Driver’s License at the time of hire. One year minimum driving experience with a shuttle with a clean driving record. Some knowledge of military operations and schedules.
• Must have good oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess and continuously maintain a current State of Colorado driver’s license prior
• to start date or by 30 days after employment.
• Security Clearance: Must be US Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) to obtain a CAC. Must receive a favorable background check and drug testing results.

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.