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Elder's Transport Driver

Watersmeet, Michigan

Tribal Hourly

POSTED: November 13 th , 2025 DEADLINE: November 27 th , 2025

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Elder’s Transport Driver

DEPARTMENT: Elder’s Building

SUPERVISOR: Elder’s Program Director

EMPLOYMENT: Part-Time

SALARY/PAY RATE: $14.00-$17.00 per hour

DESCRIPTION:

Provide transportation to and from medical appointments or other transportation needs as directed by the Elder’s Coordinator. Comply with the LVD transportation policy, provide transportation with Tribal GSA fleet vehicle, and provide maintenance upon completion of each transport.

Primary Responsibilities:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for providing reliable and safe transportation of Elders to appointments.

• Treat all who enter the Gathering Place with dignity and respect.

• Maintain confidentiality of all those who visit or reside within the Gathering Place.

• Responsible for delivering Elders’ meals as needed.

• Communicate effectively with Elder, Supervisor and Professional Staff.

• Maintain cultural sensitivity, respect and be empathetic towards the Elders’ needs.

• Individuals must adhere to all motor safety laws and report any violations or accidents to the Program Director.

• Coordinate schedule as provided by the Elder’s Director and report illness, or request leave immediately to avoid interruption of service to the Elders’s Director.

• Keep a posted schedule of transports at the Gathering Place.

• Keep Supervisor informed of all trips and schedules.

* All other job tasks and duties as assigned by supervisor

Skills & Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or pursuing GED Certificate.

• Must have a Valid Driver’s License, State Issued Chauffer’s Driver License, and adequate automobile insurance coverage as well as be insurable under the Tribe’s fleet policy.

• First Aid/CPR Certification within 90 days.

• Must be able to lift 70 lbs., bend, twist, stand, walk, sit, and stand for extended periods of time.

• Must pass all pre-employment obligations including background check and drug screening.

• Adhere HIPPA Confidentiality Policy Laws

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Management retains the right to add or to change the duties of the position at any time. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and applicable background checks related to the position.

Application:

Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians

Human Resources Department

Watersmeet, MI 49969

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.lvdcasino.com/Content/Careers.cfm

Phone: 906-358-4226 Ext. 7318

Fax: 906-358-4913

Our Company is Proud to Offer:

+ A fun, safe, fast paced work environment

+ Employee Meal Discounts

+ Gas Discount at Citgo C-Store

+ Golf Discounts

+ Paid Lunch

+ Paid Holidays

+ Paid Weekly

+ Access to training programs

Great Benefits for Full Time Employees offered after 90 days of employment:

+ LVD Pays 80% of the cost of these benefits with only a 20% responsibility from the employee.

+ Health – Offering 14 different medical coverages.

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Term Life Insurance Policy - $50,000

+ Short Term Disability

+ Retirement 401k with 3% contribution

+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

+ Paid Time Off

+ Family and Medical Leave

+ Maternity Leave

+ Bereavement leave

+ Jury Duty leave