Bus Driver - Fergus Falls, United States - Minnesota Service Cooperatives

Description

Position Type:
Transportation/Bus Driver

Date Posted:
10/30/2023

Location:
District Office East

Date Available:
ASAP

Closing Date:
Accepting Applications

District:
Independent School District 196 Description:
Part-time positions, morning and afternoon, M-F, school term

Job Summary:

1. Operates bus on designated route and schedule, transporting only authorized students - routes, buses and times may vary.
2. Performs daily pre-trip inspection on assigned bus.
3. Maintains proper student discipline according to district policies and department procedures.
4. Keeps assigned bus clean and fueled.
5. Completes pre-trip logs, mileage, maintenance, accident and discipline reports as required and/or requested.
6. Demonstrates and role models positive, safe and responsible behavior.

Physical Requirements:

1. Pre-trip vehicle inspection: lifting hood, climbing and reaching to inspect engine area, bending and squatting to inspect tires, walking up and down bus aisle to check seats and exits. Will require some periods of exposure to elements.
2. Continued braking, accelerating, steering and operation of service door and controls while driving.
3. Capable of lifting or dragging students in case of an emergency (ranging in weight from small child to full adult weight).
4. Exposure to road dust, occasional fuel and exhaust fumes.

Qualifications:
Applicants must be a high school graduate or hold GED, enjoy working with children and have a valid Minnesota driver's license with a good driving record and at least 3 years of driving experience (in any type of vehicle). Prefer individuals available to work mornings and afternoons. The district provides training to obtain necessary licensure.

Application Procedure:
All applicants apply online at as an External applicant
Interviewing and hiring will continue when students return to the classroom

Responsible To:
Coordinator of Transportation

Compensation & Benefits:
According to contractual agreement: $23.39/hour; all employees eligible for retirement plan; positions of 23 or more hours per week eligible for health, dental, life and long-term disability insurance plans.

In District 196, the sky's the limit for students and employees. That's because our committed team of employees is dedicated to the mission of educating, developing and inspiring our students for lifelong success. Our whole child, "Triple-A" approach provides students and staff opportunities to learn, grow and pursue their infinite possibilities in academics, the arts and athletics.

District 196 is a Minnesota public school district of choice, serving more than 29,000 students and 160,000 residents in the cities of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Empire, Inver Grove Heights and Lakeville, and Vermillion township. District 196 is the third largest school district in Minnesota and among the largest employers in Dakota County, with more than 4,000 full- and part-time employees. District 196 has been named to Forbes' list of America's Best-in-State Employers multiple times based on a survey asking employees to rate their employer and how likely they would be to recommend their employer to others.

District 196 has 19 elementary schools (grades K-5); six middle schools (grades 6-8); four high schools (grades 9-12); an optional School of Environmental Studies for juniors and seniors; an Area Learning Center high school program; a K-12 special education school for students with special emotional and behavioral needs, and a special education program serving young adults ages The district also operates three learning centers that provide early childhood and Adult Basic Education services, and offers extensive community education programs and classes for lifelong learners of all ages.

Equal Opportunity Employer
As required by Title IX and other state and federal nondiscrimination laws, District 196 does not discriminate in employment or in any of its education programs and activities, including vocational opportunities, on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, familial status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, age or genetic information. District 196 provides equal access to designated youth groups.

The Director of Human Resources, Shelly Monson is the designated Title IX Coordinator and has also been designated to respond to employment-related inquiries regarding the district's non-discrimination policies. The Director of Elementary Education, Jeremy Sorenson and the Director of Secondary Education, Michael Bolsoni have been designated to respond to student-related inquiries regarding the district's non-discrimination policies. The Director of Special Education, Janet Fimmen has been designated to respond to inquiries concerning the rights of a student with a disability. The mailing address for all directors is rd Street W, Rosemount, MN Title IX inquiries may also be referred to the Assistant Secretary of the US Office for Civil Rights (OCR).