Bus Driver (Elk River)

Tri-County Action Program Inc; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

CDL training paid

Job summary

Tri-County Action Program Inc. in Elk River, MN is hiring a full-time bus driver to safely operate the transit service on assigned routes and provide excellent customer service.

You will assist passengers with mobility aids, conduct vehicle inspections, monitor fare collection, complete operational paperwork, and help keep vehicles clean. CDL with passenger endorsement or ability to obtain is required.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Proficient with computers and navigation technology.
• Must be available for scheduling Monday-Saturday.
• CDL with a passenger endorsement, MNDOT medical exam card, or ability to obtain

Responsibilities

• Safely operate bus on assigned route, staying on schedule and providing excellent service to customers.
• Assist passengers with mobility aids including wheelchairs, walkers or other aids, ensuring secure seating and proper stowage of mobility devices.
• Conduct daily and weekly vehicle inspections and report defects to Lead Driver.
• Monitor fare collection from passengers.
• Complete paperwork related to bus operation and passenger concerns.
• Be responsible for daily cleaning and bus maintenance.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Computer skills

GPS navigation

Scheduling

Tools

GPS navigation system

Job description

We are looking for compassionate, enthusiastic, caring and dependable individuals to fill a full-time bus driver position in our transit services in our Elk River location.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Safely operate bus on assigned route, staying on schedule and providing excellent service to customers.
• Assist passengers as needed with mobility aids including wheelchairs, walkers or other aids, assuring that all passengers are secured properly and all mobility aids are stowed securely.
• Conduct daily and weekly vehicle inspections and report defects to Lead Driver.
• Monitor fare collection from passengers.
• Complete paperwork related to bus operation and passenger concerns.
• Be responsible for daily cleaning and bus maintenance.

Full-time benefits include:

• 10 paid holidays per year, paid personal days, health, dental, life insurance, retirement savings plan.
• We will pay for your training to obtain your CDL!
• Starting Hourly Wage: $24.50 - $26.50

Qualifications

• CDL with a passenger endorsement, MNDOT medical exam card, or ability to obtain
• Pass DMV violations check and criminal background check
• Ability to comply with FTA drug and alcohol testing regulations
• Pre-employment drug screening, as well as random testing protocol
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Proficient with computers, navigation technology
• Must be available for scheduling Monday-Saturday