Public Transit Operator; Bus Driver

For the Red Wing area, Hiawathaland Transit is seeking full-time and part-time drivers. Help people get safely to places in their community: clinic, pharmacy, library, school, work, grocery store, etc.

Start at $22.70/hour if you already have a Class C CDL and Passenger Endorsement (PE); otherwise, start at $21.70/hour
. Will primarily drive in the Red Wing area but may occasionally be assigned to another city/community.

Hiawathaland Public Transportation is administered by Three Rivers Community Action, Inc., a non-profit agency providing economic opportunities that strengthen individuals, families and communities in southeastern Minnesota.

Job offers are contingent on a reference check; a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review; a criminal background check with fingerprinting through the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS); a Medical Examiners Certificate ("med card"); and a pre-employment DOT drug test. Employees in this position are subject to random and reasonable suspicion DOT drug and alcohol testing throughout their employment. If you do not have a CDL and Passenger Endorsement, a permit is required before your start date.

The full position description will be shared with applicants selected for in-person interviews; to request full description, call .

• Must have held a valid driver’s license for at least 3 years
• Acceptable driving record (including, but not limited to, no more than 1 moving violation in the previous 12 months)
• Acceptable criminal background check (including, but not limited to, no felony convictions)
• Ability to read, write and speak English to communicate effectively with passengers, dispatchers and in emergency situations

Note:

If position is offered to and accepted by applicant, the Agency will provide resources to assist applicant in obtaining a Commercial Learners Permit (CLP) and a Medical Examiners Certificate (“Medical Card”) prior to their first day of employment. Employment will not begin until both are obtained.

• Paid training is provided to assist new hires in obtaining CDL and Passenger Endorsement; must obtain CDL and Passenger Endorsement within 90 days of start date
• $21.70/hour starting wage Class C CDL and Passenger Endorsement; $20.70/hour while working on obtaining Class C CDL and Passenger Endorsement (Transit Operator-in-Training)
• Retirement savings with company match available to employees scheduled for 20+ hours per week

• Operate vehicles safely and efficiently
• Effectively operate the handicapped lift and security devices
• Follow all state and highway safety rules and regulations
• Safely and properly use electronic tablet
• Accurately complete Daily Maintenance Checks (Pre-Trip/Post-Trip Inspections)
• Maintain accurate records and log sheets
• Pass Driver Training on these topics:
  • Passenger Assistance
  • Maltreatment Awareness
  • Defensive Driving
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Child Passenger Safety

Join Three Rivers Community Action, a dynamic nonprofit organization established in 1966 by dedicated local citizens. Committed to enhancing lives across our service area, Three Rivers collaborates with community partners to address fundamental human needs, fostering individual, familial, and communal well-being.

At Three Rivers, we seek collaborative solutions, lead with integrity, embrace diversity, inspire mutual trust, listen to community needs, respect the people we work with, and promote equity, empowerment and self-sufficiency.

We advocate ardently for our program participants at local, state, and federal levels, leveraging our extensive network of human service agencies to provide comprehensive support. Through these partnerships, we optimize resources to better serve families and communities, catalyzing meaningful change and fostering inclusivity.

We realize dreams of home ownership for people such as single parents, individuals with disabilities, and diverse families. We enable seniors to age in place with vital services like home-delivered meals, transportation, and energy assistance. Through initiatives like Head Start, we ensure children are equipped for school success while supporting…