Bus Driver (Part-Time)

City of Mankato•Mankato, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Mankato Transit is seeking a Part-Time Bus Driver. This position operates medium and heavy-duty coaches, including mobility buses, on assigned schedules and routes and on special trips. The role promotes the service to the public through good public relations and is based on organizational values. The City of Mankato fosters a supportive work environment that encourages success for both the community and its employees, with a commitment to investing in and developing its staff.

Requirements

Must be at least 19 years of age.
High School Diploma/GED is required.
Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive in the state of Minnesota.
Must satisfactorily complete a background investigation.
Must satisfactorily complete a driving background examination, DOT physical examination, and drug screening as required under 49 CFR Part 655.
Must have a driving record clear of revocations, suspensions, and cancelations for the past three (3) years.
Must meet expectations of the work functions and knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.
Must comply with data practices policies and standards relative to not public data.
Any access to not public data should be strictly limited to accessing the data that are necessary to fulfill the employment responsibility.
While data are being accessed, incumbent should take reasonable measures to ensure the not public data are not accessed by individuals without a work reason.
Once the work reason to access the data is reasonably finished the not public data must be properly stored according to city policy and the Minnesota Statutes.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a standard Minnesota Class D license.
Possession of a Minnesota CDL Class A or B Commercial Driver’s license (CDL) with passenger endorsement and free of air brake restrictions.

Responsibilities

Safely operates medium and heavy-duty coach buses over prescribed routes.
Ensures safe transport of all passengers.
Safely picks up and discharges passengers at designated bus stops.
Maintains accurate on-time bus schedules.
Issues transfers.
Assists passengers as necessary.
Safely loads/unloads, secures, ties down and assists wheelchair passengers.
Provides information about bus schedules and times to the public as necessary.
Exercises tact and courtesy in dealing with passengers.
Observes all safety and traffic regulations.
Records ridership levels for each trip, operates farebox and marquee.
Reports defects or repairs needed on buses.
Completes accident and incident reports as required.
Operates two-way radio.
Reports dangerous situations, road conditions, vehicle accidents, or crimes to the dispatcher.
Operates the mobility bus when assigned.
Performs inspections and paperwork for the bus before leaving the garage and when returning to the garage.
Support passengers that may require additional assistance.
Maintains an accurate inventory at all times of revenue supplies.
Cleans buses or performs other assigned tasks during times in the work schedule that does not require driving.
Promptly completes all paperwork and documentation following an accident.
Calls out important locations to passengers using a public address system.
Attends all mandatory staff meetings and safety trainings/videos (MMUA).
Performs physical and mental demands and work environment requirements for this position.
Attendance during regularly scheduled work hours and outside regular hours as necessary.
Effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and community customers.
Performs other related work as assigned or apparent.