CDL Driver
About the job
- A valid commercial driver's license with the appropriate class and passenger endorsement is required.
- The selected candidate must pass a Kansas Bureau of Investigation background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
- The candidate must be at least 21 years old.
- The candidate must maintain insurability under the City's driving standards.
- The candidate must have an acceptable driving record.
- The candidate must be available during days, evenings, and some weekends.
- Drive designated routes safely and in compliance with traffic laws, safety procedures, and transit requirements.
- Pick up and drop off passengers at designated locations and transport Little Apple Day Camp participants.
- Maintain the schedule when possible and communicate delays, incidents, or route issues to passengers and supervisors.
- Assist passengers, including passengers with disabilities, with boarding and exiting the vehicle as needed.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle safety inspections each shift, including checking tires, lights, and fluids, and report defects promptly.
- Transport Parks and Recreation participants to activities within and outside City limits using City passenger vehicles, including small buses, mid-size vehicles, and 15-passenger vans.
- Provide prompt and courteous service to participants of all ages.
- CPR and First Aid certification is preferred; training is available through Parks and Recreation if not already held.
About the company
Manhattan, Kansas, provides local government services to more than 50,000 residents, including water, waste management, and public safety. It funds operations through taxes, utility fees, and grants to maintain infrastructure and support community programs. The city also runs grants for social services and community events like Spring Cleanup Week to engage residents. Its goal is transparent, accountable governance that maintains infrastructure, supports residents and businesses, and enhances community resilience.
Company Size
N/A
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$10K
Headquarters
Manhattan, Kansas
Founded
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The 2026 budget adds $1 million for Water Treatment Plant Filter Rehabilitation.
- Commission-approved water CIP bundling speeds construction and modernizes aging infrastructure.
- Storm response work in June 2026 shows the city can mobilize crews quickly.
What critics are saying
- 2027 budgets face backlash after a 3-2 vote capped average property-tax increases at 6.7%.
- Water and wastewater rates rose in 2026, squeezing households and inviting political resistance.
- A major water or sewer failure would cripple service delivery and trigger regulatory scrutiny.
What makes City of Manhattan Kansas unique
- Manhattan runs integrated water, wastewater, stormwater, and fire services for 50,000-plus residents.
- The 2026 budget totals $244.1 million, funding core services and major infrastructure.
- City leadership uses long-range CIP planning and grant-backed projects like park and zoo upgrades.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Wellness Program
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Parental Leave
Education Reimbursement
Professional Development Budget
Professional Certification Support
Company News
The City of Manhattan, Kansas, announced Thursday that Utilities Director Kevin Niles has been named the Director of Public Utilities for that city with an anticipated start date of Sept. 3.