Head Start Bus Driver
United Community Action Partnership, Inc
Head Start Bus Driver
United Community Action Partnership, Inc
Regional nonprofit coordinating anti-poverty services
JOB STATUS: Part time (24 hours p/week), 12 months
LOCATION: Marshall, MN
Join Our Team: A Rewarding Career Awaits! We are looking for a dependable and safety-conscious individual to join our team as a Bus Driver. If you have a passion for helping others and a commitment to providing excellent service, this role is for you!
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Ensure Safety: Transport passengers safely according to schedules and assignments.
• Navigate Smartly: Make quick, sound decisions based on traffic and road conditions.
• Plan Efficiently: Follow schedule established on manifest.
• Collaborate Effectively: Work with staff to organize routes and events.
• Drive Responsibly: Follow all driving policies and procedures.
• Inspect Thoroughly: Complete pre- and post-trip bus inspections.
• Inform and Collect: Communicate policies and handle fare collection.
• Support Passengers: Assist passengers professionally and tactfully.
SKILLS TO WOW US:
• You’re a road rules expert who knows regulations inside and out.
• You communicate courteously and professionally, making sure everyone is heard.
• You handle two-way radios and tablets with ease.
• You operate 9-23 passenger buses safely, including using wheelchair lifts.
• You’ve got strong organizational and time-management skills that keep things running smoothly.
• You’re a team player who can also take charge and work independently when needed.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Valid Class C CDL (or higher) with passenger endorsement, or ability to obtain one, and maintain a safe driving record.
• Ability to obtain BEST Certification and Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
• Salary range of $17.45 - $26.55 p/hour + Benefits!
• Part-time (24 hours per week), 12-Month
• Opportunities to grow, learn, & make a lasting impact!
BENEFITS:
The Agency’s Benefits Plan allows employees to choose, among a number of benefit options including, but not necessarily limited to, PTO, 13 paid holidays each year, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, Earned Sick & Safe Time (ESST), hospital indemnity insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a Wellness Program.Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with United Community Action Partnership, Inc.
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
CONTACT:
United Community Action Partnership, Inc.
320-235-0850
WEBSITE: www.unitedcapmn.org
United Community Action Partnership, Inc. is an EOE/ADA/AA Employer.
Regional nonprofit coordinating anti-poverty services
United Community Action Partnership, Inc. (UCAP) operates as a local nonprofit organization serving central and southwest Minnesota. It provides a range of community services to help people and reduce poverty across Cottonwood, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Meeker, Redwood, and Renville counties. UCAP achieves its goals by pooling resources from two formerly separate groups (Heartland Community Action and Western Community Action) into a single entity, maintaining a grass-roots private nonprofit structure led by the communities it serves. Its main work involves coordinating aid and service programs—such as housing, emergency assistance, and other community supports—through partnerships and local engagement to address residents' needs in a practical, community-driven way.
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