Bus Driver - Pipestone 0224N
Bus Driver - Pipestone 0224N
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Job Description
JOB STATUS: FullTime 34 Hours per Week) 12 Months per Year NonExempt
LOCATION: Pipestone County Pipestone MN
JOB SUMMARY:Under the direction of a transportation supervisor the Bus Driver provides transportation and assistance as needed for residents in UCAP service area. Bus Driver must meet all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration qualifications Federal Transit Administration qualifications and certifications to drive for Transportation and Head Start.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Pick up/deliver passengers safely per daily schedule and dispatch ride assignments.
- Make sound and immediate decisions based on traffic and road conditions and bus operations.
- Efficiently select booked trips according to times and locations.
- Work with staff to set up routes and schedule special events.
- Operate bus in a safe manner and follow driver policies/procedures.
- Understand and follow MnDOT Agency and Program guidelines.
- Complete pre and post trip bus inspections.
- Provide positive public relations and program awareness.
- Inform passengers of policies and procedures and collect and submit passenger fees as directed.
- Treat and assist passengers in a positive professional manner and confront situations tactfully.
- Support and model Uniteds Behavioral Competencies.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Class C or higher commercial drivers license (CDL) with passenger endorsement.
- One 1 year of previous related experience.
KNOWLEDGE ABILITIES AND SKILLS:
- Knowledge of road use laws and regulations.
- Ability to relate in courteous and professional manner.
- Demonstrated effective written oral and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to use twoway radio and tablets to maintain communication.
- Ability to safely operate and maintain 5 23 passenger bus and wheelchair lift in all conditions.
- Ability to read maps.
- Organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team.
- Reliable regular attendance.
- Must be able to pass DOT physical and alcohol/drug testing requirements.
- Must have satisfactory completion of background check.
BENEFITS:
The Agencys Benefits Plan allows employees to choose among a number of benefit options including but not necessarily limited to PTO 12 paid holidays each year health insurance dental insurance vision insurance ShortTerm Disability (STD) Long Term Disability (LTD) accident insurance critical illness insurance Earned Sick & Safe Time (ESST) hospital indemnity insurance basic life insurance voluntary life insurance 401k retirement plan HSA FSA medical & dependent care Proximal Health CancerCare Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a Wellness Program. Programs resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment funding availability union/collective bargaining agreement location and length of service with United Community Action Partnership Inc.
CLOSING DATE:
Open Until Filled
CONTACT:
United Community Action Partnership Inc.
WEBSITE:
United Community Action Partnership Inc. is an EOE/ADA/AA Employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
