Head Start Bus Driver

Mahube-Otwa•Detroit Lakes, MN

2d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a CDL Driver looking for part time, rewarding work? Are you community minded and want to make a difference in your community? MAHUBE-OTWA is actively recruiting a service minded individual with a strong independent initiative and excellent driving skills to work as a part time Bus Driver for our Detroit Lakes Head Start Sites. The purpose of this position is to transport children to/from Head Start on a daily basis including field trips. Responsible for cleaning and inspecting the bus and child restraints as well as assisting with maintenance. Go home each day knowing you made a difference in the life of a child! Pay: $20.44 - $21.95 Schedule: Part Time, Day Shift, Monday – Thursday, 16 hours/week with summer layoff Remote: No Location: Detroit Lakes, MN Benefits: Health & Dental Insurance, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, Holiday Pay, PTO and more… FACTS ABOUT HEAD START BUSES In addition to the Bus Driver, there is a bus monitor on all Head Start Buses All children (ages 2-5) are secured in a 5 point harness Head Start buses are small, X weight, 16 passenger Why join the MAHUBE-OTWA family? Be part of our team of passionate, purpose-driven colleagues who believe in our Agency values - Client Focused, Community Minded and Resourceful. Help us achieve our Mission to empower people to achieve self-sufficiency. Make a lasting impact in the fight against poverty and homelessness. Make a difference in the lives of others. Help us deliver tangible results that empower people and strengthen our communities. EEO Statement: MAHUBE-OTWA will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status regarding public assistance. We will ensure that all our employment practices are free of discrimination. Such employment practices include, but are not limited to, the following: hiring, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, selection, layoff, disciplinary action, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. We will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities whenever possible. A COMPLETED AGENCY APPLICATION IS REQUIRED as well as 2 work related letters of reference . Please add references to your application or send separately to [email protected]. Complete the application on our website WWW.MAHUBE.ORG/APPLY-NOW

Requirements

HS Diploma or equivalent and at least one year of driving experience.
Knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Standards and Minnesota transportation regulations.
Able to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondence.
Must be able to apply common sense solutions in standardized situations.
Must be able to work in a positive and cooperative manner with parents, children and staff.
Must effectively and appropriately address young children including typical behavior situations.
Must honor private and confidential information.
Must have basic computer skills.
Must possess valid MN commercial driver license with passenger endorsement or be willing to obtain.
Must have acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

Transport children to/from Head Start on a daily basis including field trips
Responsible for cleaning and inspecting the bus and child restraints as well as assisting with maintenance