No diploma / GED required! We have an immediate need for a part-time bus driver in Goodhue County (Zumbrota, Kenyon-Wanamingo, Pine Island, Cannon Falls).

Help people get safely to places in their community : clinic, pharmacy, library, school, work, grocery store, etc.

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

Start at $21.70 / hour if you already have a Class C CDL and Passenger Endorsement (PE); otherwise, start at $20.70 / hour.

Will primarily drive bus in the area where hired, but may occasionally be assigned to other 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.

This part-time position is 1-2 full day shifts per week.

The shifts run 8.5 to 10 hours starting around 6am and ending before 5 : 30pm.

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.

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.

70 / hour starting wage Class C CDL and Passenger Endorsement; $20.70 / 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.

Three Rivers is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Accessibility : If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at Phone : 507-316-0610 Email : jobs@threeriverscap.

org Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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Last updated : 2024-05-23