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We are currently looking for a Full Time Transportation Specialist to join our Transportation Services Route Team team located at the Transportation Ada working .Summary:Transports Chickasaw citizens and other Native Americans to and from non-emergency medical appointments and to pick-up and deliver medications within the Chickasaw Nation with an emphasis in and around the assigned area.Responsibilities:* Maintains schedule to establish time and mileage as best possible* Properly cares for vehicle and it's component parts as prescribed by the company to maximize wear and to extend its useful life* Inspects each vehicle weekly using the correct procedure and completes the trip inspection form, check safety equipment* Keeps vehicle clean and orderly with daily cleaning after each trip as well as checks for lost items* Fuels vehicle, checks and adds fluid when needed in accordance with Chickasaw Nation standards* Attends all required in-service training, school, required meetings and training as well as any other required meetings* Transports Chickasaw citizens and other First Americans to and from appointments, meetings, and activities as needed* May transport items within the Chickasaw Nation with an emphasis in and around assigned area* Reports any unusual behavior, conflicts, or physical and mental health concerns to line of support* Seeks support from leadership when experiencing personal challenges impacting work performance* Provides first class customer service - courteous and helpful to all internal and external customer types- Answers questions in a courteous and professional manner- Greets and engages with a smile- Determines needs, seeks positive experience and outcomes* Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities* Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types- Maintains general upkeep of work area and maintains a safe environment- Maintains and promotes professionalism- Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics- Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards* Maintains knowledge of and follows all laws, rules, regulations, policies and SOPs for assigned area, e.g. MICS, TICS, hospital standards, health codes, food sanitation, accounting principles, etc.* Performs all other duties as assignedCompetencies:Essential:* Ability to work effectively in a stressful environment or situation* Ability to recognize, interpret, and regulate your own emotions, and understand those of other people* Ability to use a trauma-informed approach with individuals, which promotes environments of healing and recovery* Demonstrates and prioritizes personal well-being and utilize available resources as needed to support others effectively* Able to follow instructions, both written and oral * Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements* Good driving record and be insurable by the Chickasaw Nation* Operate standard and automatic vehicles* Focus on a single task for pro-longed periods of time* Ability to work independently* Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability* Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines* Understand Native American culture and tribal programs* Knowledge of federal, state and local law and law enforcement regulations* Knowledge of motor vehicle laws and regulations* Knowledge of reading and use of a map* Care for people with diverse special transportation needs* Must have empathetic understanding of common social problems (i.e., addictions, mental health problems, domestic violence, sexual assault, etc.)* Ability to remain calm under stress* Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management* Keeps written recordsSkills:Essential:* Demonstrates strong self-management skills, including maintaining a healthy work life balance to ensure quality customer serviceExperience:Essential:* No prior experience requiredEducation:Essential:* High School, GED or EquivalentCredentials:Essential:* Must be 21 years of age or older* Pass general background check* Standard Driver's License* Class C Commercial Driver's LicenseWorking Conditions:Essential:* Customer service* Elder/citizen homes* Works in a hospital or clinic environment* Mix of office/non-office settings* Organized* Outside, all weather conditions* Structured* Computers, printers, phones* Potential exposure to biohazards* Potential exposure to contagious diseases* Moving mechanical parts* Communications phone, computer* Communications written, verbal* Communication with groups* Interacts with young children* May be required to assist individuals with unmanaged emotions* Effective work relationships inside and outside organization* Interruptions* Interacts with patients in difficult and/or emergency situations* Interacts with clinical, support, technical, professional or management staff in a variety of settings and situations* Interacts with young children* Pass pre-employment drug test* Frequently bend, kneel, stoop, push, reach* Able to drive assigned vehicle types* Frequently assist with lifting patients* Sometimes lift and or carry up to 100 lbs* Sometimes lift and or carry over 100 lbs* Light to non-strenuous work* Sitting up to 50% of shift* Standing up to 25% of shift* Visual acuity for detail, distance, color, depth perception* Walking up to 25% of shift* May work day shift* May be on-call* Travel is primarily in Oklahoma* Requires driving* Requires driving for extended periods* Travels up to 50%* Car, van, light truck* Must not have charges or arrests for substance abuse related offenses within the past two years* If applicable, must have at least one year of sobriety* May be required to assist individuals who are under the influence