Bus Driver (Waite Park)

Tri-County Action Program, Inc.; Waite Park (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement savings plan

10 paid holidays per year

Paid personal days

CDL training paid

Job summary

Tri-County Action Program, Inc. is hiring full-time Bus Drivers at our Waite Park location. You will safely operate buses, assist passengers with mobility needs, and ensure on-time service within a scheduled route. Training for CDL is provided by us.

Responsibilities include performing pre-trip inspections, recording fare data, completing related paperwork, and maintaining vehicle cleanliness. Availability Monday through Saturday is required.

Qualifications

• CDL with passenger endorsement 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 and random testing.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Proficient with computers, navigation technology.
• Must be available for scheduling Monday-Saturday.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate bus on assigned route, staying on schedule and providing excellent service to customers.
• Assist passengers with mobility aids and secure mobility devices.
• Conduct daily and weekly vehicle inspections and report defects.
• Monitor fare collection from passengers.
• Complete paperwork related to bus operation and passenger concerns.
• Daily cleaning and bus maintenance.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Navigation technology

Computer proficiency

Education

CDL with passenger endorsement or ability to obtain

Job description

We are seeking compassionate, enthusiastic, caring and dependable individuals to fill a Full-time Bus Driver position in our transit services in our Waite Park 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.
• PLUS: 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