Bus Driver

*SUMMARY*:

The Bus Driver is responsible to transport students in accordance with local and state laws and regulations ensuring a safe environment for students while bus in in transport mode. The bus driver follows safety rules for students entering and exiting the bus, complies with traffic regulations in a safe and courteous manner, maintains order among students, and keeps a log on the condition of the school bus vehicle to ensure that everything is in working order. This is a school year position with 45 weeks of employment.

*QUALIFICATIONS*:

· High School diploma or GED required.

· Three-month to one year Certificate of completion in a truck or bus driving program.

· Three (3) to Five (5) years of experience as a bus driver or truck driver.

· Must have a valid Class B Minnesota Driver’s license with school bus and passenger endorsement.

· Must have clean or good driving record with the ability to be insured under the Band’s auto insurance policy.

· Must have up-to-date First Aid Certification.

· Projects a positive image of service, which represents the area of assignment.

· Complies with Mille Lacs Band drug and alcohol policy.

· Complies with Federal background check policy.

· Must have a valid Class B Minnesota Driver’s license with school bus and passenger endorsement.

· Must be insurable under the Mille Lacs Band Drivers Insurance policy.

· Must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

· Must pass a background check.

* _A staff person with direct contact with or access to children in care must disclose the arrest, conviction, and applicant background information if that staff person:_

_(a)_ _has a conviction of, has admitted to, has an adjudication of delinquency for, has been charged and is awaiting trial for, or a preponderance of the evidence indicates the person has committed:_

_1)_ _a crime against a child;_

_2)_ _an act of physical or sexual abuse;_

_3)_ _neglect;_

_4)_ _a felony;_

_5)_ _the same or similar crimes as those in this subsection listed in the laws of another state or of the United States or of any Tribal law;_

_(b)_ _has a conviction of, has admitted to, has an adjudication of delinquency for, has been charged and is awaiting trial for, or a preponderance of the evidence indicates the person has committed any misdemeanor offense under Federal, State, or Tribal law involving crimes of violence; sexual assault, molestation, exploitation, contact or prostitution; crimes against persons; or offenses committed against children. The Licensing Committee may evaluate the nature and time of a misdemeanor assault charge as well as other types of misdemeanor crimes not specified in this section to determine whether employment is appropriate._

8 MLBSA § 1212(a-b).

*DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*:

* Drives the bus on assigned routes, notifying the coordinator of any changes during route.
* Follows state and local laws and regulations.
* Checks the condition of the vehicle’s tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure everything is in working order.
* Ensures the safety and well-being of children being transported to and from school and on field trips, while maintaining schedule.
* Ensures children are dropped off at requested location only.
* Follows procedures to guarantee that all children have departed the bus at the end of all bus routes (morning, evening and during field trips or other special trips).
* Ensures that the bus always has sufficient fuel.
* Is reliable and on time to ensure routes stay on time.
* Other duties as assigned.

*WORKING CONDITIONS*:

· Work exposes incumbent to conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, and gases.

· Work is performed for sustained periods outdoors and occasionally in hot, cold, or inclement weather.

· Hours are typically two hours in the morning and two hours in the afternoon, but possibly with some extra hours, particularly during the winter.

· Local travel is required.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Shift:
* Day shift
Work Days:
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:
* Onamia, MN 56359: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:
* Passenger Endorsement (Preferred)
* School Bus Endorsement (Preferred)
* CDL B (Preferred)

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