Starting Pay Rate Increased June 2023

No diploma/GED required!

For the Faribault/Northfield area, Hiawathaland Transit is seeking part-time Bus Drivers.

Start at $21/hour if you already have a Class C CDL and Passenger Endorsement (PE); otherwise, start at $20/hour. Will primarily drive in the Faribault/Northfield area, but may occasionally be assigned to another city/community.

Hiawathaland Public Transportation is administered by Three Rivers Community Action, Inc., a non-profit agency providing economic opportunities that strengthen individuals, families and communities in southeastern Minnesota.

Job offers are contingent on a reference check; a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review; a criminal background check with fingerprinting through the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS); a Medical Examiners Certificate ("med card"); and a pre-employment DOT drug test. Employees in this position are subject to random and reasonable suspicion DOT drug and alcohol testing throughout their employment. If you do not have a CDL and Passenger Endorsement, a permit is required before your start date.

(Full Position Description will be shared with applicants selected for in-person interviews; to request full description, call 507-316-0610.)

Qualifications to be Hired:

• Must have held a valid driver s license for at least 3 years
• Acceptable driving record (including, but not limited to, no more than 1 moving violation in the previous 12-months)
• Acceptable criminal background check (including, but not limited to, no felony convictions)
• Ability to read, write and speak English to communicate effectively with passengers, dispatchers and in emergency situations

NOTE: If position is offered to and accepted by applicant, the Agency will provide resources to assist applicant in obtaining a Commercial Learners Permit (CLP) and a Medical Examiners Certificate ( Medical Card ) prior to their first day of employment. Employment will not begin until both are obtained.

Highlights:

• Paid training is provided to assist new hires in obtaining CDL and Passenger Endorsement; must obtain CDL and Passenger Endorsement within 90 days of start date
• $21.00/hour starting wage with Class C CDL and Passenger Endorsement; $20.00/hour while working on obtaining Class C CDL and Passenger Endorsement (Transit Operator-in-Training)
• Flexible schedules
• Retirement savings with company match available to employees scheduled for 20 hours per week

Qualifications For Ongoing Employment:

• Operate vehicles safely and efficiently
• Effectively operate the handicapped lift and security devices
• Follow all state and highway safety rules and regulations
• Safely and properly use electronic tablet
• Accurately complete Daily Maintenance Checks (Pre-Trip/Post-Trip Inspections)
• Maintain accurate records and log sheets
• Pass Driver Training on these topics:
  • Passenger Assistance
  • Maltreatment Awareness
  • Defensive Driving
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Child Passenger Safety

Online application preferred. However, a paper application form may be requested by calling 507-316-0610.

Three Rivers is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer