Breckenridge Public Transit Driver

Reports To:

Operations, Safety, and Training Manager

Job Summary:

Otter Express is seeking a dependable Driver to provide safe and efficient demand response transportation services to the community. This role involves operating transit vehicles, assisting passengers with boarding and exiting, and maintaining clear communication with Dispatch to address service-related needs. The Driver will play a crucial role in ensuring reliable and accessible transit services while upholding the agency’s commitment to safety and professionalism. This position will be Starting and ending in Breckenridge MN.

Key Functions and Duties Performed by the Driver:

1. Safely operate transit vehicles to provide reliable and efficient door-to-door services to the community.

1. Follow pre-scheduled routes and pickup times, ensuring timely transportation for all passengers.

2. Communicate effectively with Dispatch to report any service-related issues and seek assistance when needed.

3. Maintain accurate records of driver activities, including driver sign-in and sign-out times, passenger counts, and any service disruptions.

Qualifications:

· Must have a valid class D driver’s license, a minimum of 1-2 years’ experience driving, and a clean driving record.

· Possess excellent communication and customer service skills

· Strong decision-making skills.

· Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and MnDOT physical.

Physical Requirements:

The Driver must be able to pass an MnDOT physical. Must be able to sit for long periods of time while driving, as well as stand and walk to assist passengers. Must be able to carry packages for passengers, up to 25 pounds total.

Clear verbal communication is also essential to ensure accurate information exchange with Dispatch and clients on rides.

Terms:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will perform other related duties assigned by the Director of Transportation.

The Director of Transportation reserves the right to revise this job description and change the job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

If requested by Otter Express, the applicant must submit to a criminal background check, the results of which must meet hiring criteria for the role.

How to Apply:

Please submit a completed Otter Express Job Application or resume to Otter Express at Jason@Otterexpress.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Otter Express is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action and veteran-friendly employer. Otter Express is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants with Disabilities:

Otter Express encourages participation in all its programs, services and activities and does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities. Anyone who believes they may need a reasonable accommodation in order to fully participate in the job application, interview or selection processes may contact the Otter Express Director of Transportation with whom applicant has contact in the processing of their employment application to request an accommodation.

Pay: $21.30 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $30