Salary
$22.04 - $24.72 Hourly
Location
New Ulm, MN
Job Type
Part Time
Job Number
00234
Department
Human Services - Transit
Opening Date
09/06/2024
Closing Date
9/20/2024 at 4:30 PM Central Time (US & Canada)
Position Summary Provide safe, courteous and dependable transportation to general public passengers of all ages and abilities utilizing the services of  the Brown County Heartland Express (BCHE) and the City of New Ulm Hermann Express bus routes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Safely operate a lift-equipped bus carrying up to 18 passengers in all types of conditions while complying with BCHE policies and local, state and federal traffic laws and regulations.
• Decision making regarding bus problems/difficult situations (i.e. agitated/confused, ill passengers, mechanical failure, etc.) and handles according to established procedures.
• Responsible for assisting, loading and unloading of passengers, providing transit services as prescribed on mobile data computer (MDC)/ tablet.
• Review schedule daily and make adjustments to accommodate passenger needs, and in an effort to provide quality service in the safest and most efficient manner possible.
• Communicate via two-way radio with transit dispatcher and/or management on status of passengers, vehicle, and other associated concerns.
• Meet and maintain certification requirements set forth by the MN Department of Transportation’s office of Motor Carrier Services and/or other regulatory agencies.
• Conducts before (pre-trip), during and after (post-trip) vehicle preventative maintenance inspections in accordance with the MN Department of Motor Carrier Rules and regulations.
• Reports all mechanical malfunctions to Transit office and insures documentation.
• Serves as Heartland Express representative in promoting the service, maintain a positive attitude when responding to passenger questions/concerns and in discussions with the general public regarding Heartland Express operations.
• Document daily fuel use and vehicle miles as well as completing incident/accident reports.
• Ability to stay on schedule due to a time constraint of the route.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Transit Manager, Transit Assistant Manager, and Lead Driver.
Qualifications • High School Diploma/GED equivalent
AND
• Two years' of bus driving experience or equivalent of five years' experience as a licensed driver, preferably driving a larger vehicle (van or bus).
• Ability to read and speak English as per FTA Safety regulations Part 391.
• Possess or obtain a valid MN Commercial Driver’s License with passenger endorsement, free of any cancellations, revocations, suspensions or convictions and a clear criminal record.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Pass required medical examination per Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations and drug and alcohol testing as mandated by the FTA.
• Additional training required: 4 hours First Aid, 4 hours Defensive Driving, 4 hours Abuse Prevention and 8 hours Passenger Assistance.
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs or more.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Grade 3.  Entry Hourly Wage Range: $22.04 to 24.72, DOQ
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER