Relief Bus Driver (Waite Park)

Tricap; Waite Park (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and dependable team as a bus driver in Waite Park! This rewarding role allows you to provide essential transit services while ensuring passenger safety and comfort. With flexible hours and comprehensive training, this position is ideal for those looking to contribute to their community. You will operate a bus on scheduled routes, assist passengers with mobility needs, and maintain vehicle safety standards. If you have a passion for service and enjoy working with people, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you!

Qualifications

• Must possess a CDL with passenger endorsement and pass background checks.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to assist passengers with mobility aids.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate bus on assigned route and assist passengers with mobility aids.
• Conduct vehicle inspections and report defects to Lead Driver.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Mobility Aid Assistance

Vehicle Inspection

Education

CDL with Passenger Endorsement

MNDOT Medical Exam Card

Tools

Navigation Technology

Computers

Job description

We are looking for compassionate, enthusiastic, caring and dependable individuals to fill relief positions driving bus for our transit services in Waite Park. We have a variety of route schedules available and provide comprehensive training. This rewarding position is perfect for someone looking to fill a few hours a week, and up to 30 hours!

Primary responsibilities include:

1. Safely operate bus on assigned route, staying on schedule and providing excellent service to customers.
2. 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.
3. Conduct daily and weekly vehicle inspections and report defects to Lead Driver.
4. Monitor fare collection from passengers.
5. Complete paperwork related to bus operation and passenger concerns.
6. Be responsible for daily cleaning and bus maintenance.

Starting wage is $22.50 per hour.

Qualifications:

1. Must possess a CDL with a passenger endorsement, MNDOT medical exam card.
2. Ability to pass a background check and DMV records check.
3. Ability to comply with FTA drug and alcohol testing regulations, including a pre-employment drug screening, as well as random testing protocol.
4. Ability to attend meetings and trainings as requested.
5. Excellent customer service and communication skills.
6. Proficient with computers, navigation technology.
7. Monday through Saturday availability; hours will vary.