Bus Driver (Part-Time)

City of Mankato•Mankato, MN

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Mankato is seeking a part-time Bus Driver to operate medium and heavy-duty coaches, including mobility buses, on assigned schedules and routes, and on special trips. This role promotes the service to the public through good public relations and operates within an environment that fosters the core values of the City of Mankato: positive attitude, accountability, respect, teamwork, and integrity. The organization is committed to investing in and developing its employees, offering a supportive work environment that encourages success for both the community and its employees.

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.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a Minnesota CDL Class A or B Commercial Driver’s license (CDL) with passenger endorsement and free of air brake restrictions.
Must satisfactorily complete and pass an accredited defensive driving course, eight (8) hour passenger assistance course, first aid course, abuse prevention course, CPR course, and fire extinguisher course to be provided by the City of Mankato.
Must possess (or obtain within ninety (90) days of employment) a Class B CDL with passenger endorsements and free of air brake restriction for buses larger than 15 people including the driver or 26,001 pounds gross vehicle weight and be able to drive.

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.
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.