City of Mankato, MN
Bus Driver (Full-Time)
City of Mankato, MN, Mankato, Minnesota, United States, 56006
Salary:
$21.05 - $28.65 Hourly
Location :
Mankato, MN
Job Type:
Full Time
Job Number:
202400065
Department:
Community Development
Division:
6498013 Transit Fixed Routes
Opening Date:
10/25/2024
Closing Date:
11/11/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
Candidates with a standard Minnesota Class D license are encouraged to apply. The City of Mankato Transit provides paid training to obtain your Minnesota Class B CDL with passenger endorsement and free of air brakes restrictions.
Grade:
SS4
FLSA Status:
Non-ExemptSafety Sensitive Position:
YesSupervisor Title:
Transit Superintendent
DUTIES / RESPONSBILITIES:
Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience:Must be at least 19 years of age.High School Diploma/GED is requiredMust possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive in the state of Minnesota.Preferred Qualifications:Possession of a Minnesota CDL Class A or B Commercial Driver's license (CDL) with passenger endorsement and free of air brake restrictions.Nature of Work:This position operates medium and heavy-duty coaches, including mobility buses, on assigned schedules and routes and on special trips, and promotes the service to the public through good public relations. Daily work is based on organizational values.About Us:Our employees are committed to working in an environment that fosters the core values of the City of Mankato - positive attitude, accountability, respect, teamwork, and integrity. We care about making a positive difference in the lives of others. Our work is challenging and has purpose. We listen and engage with each other and our community. We are empowered and trusted to make good decisions that align with the public service principles and core values. Our organization is committed to investing and developing each other. We will recognize and celebrate our collective achievements and individual accomplishments.
We take pride in investing in our employees. Our team enjoys a supportive work environment that encourages not only success for the community we serve, but for you as well. Come grow your career with us!
Duties / Responsibilities
Primary Essential Work Functions:Safely operates medium and heavy-duty coach buses over prescribed routes.Ensures safe transport of all passengersPicks up and discharges passengers at designated bus stops.Maintains accurate on-time bus schedules.Issues transfers.Assists passengers as necessary.Safely loads/unloads, secures, ties down and assists wheelchair passengers.Provides information about bus schedules and times to the public as necessary.Exercises tact and courtesy in dealing with passengers.Observes all safety and traffic regulations.Records ridership levels for each trip, operates farebox and Marquis.Reports defects or repairs needed on buses.Completes accident and incident reports as required.Operates two-way radio.Reports dangerous situations, road conditions, vehicle accidents, or crimes to the dispatcher.Operates the mobility bus when assigned.Performs inspections and paperwork for the bus before leaving the garage and when returning to the garage.Support passengers that may require additional assistance.Maintains an accurate inventory at all times of revenue supplies.Cleans buses or performs other assigned tasks during times in the work schedule that does not require driving.Promptly completes all paperwork and documentation following an accident.Calls out important locations to passengers using a public address system.Attends all mandatory staff meetings and safety trainings/videos (MMUA).Communicates With:Internally - City EmployeesExternally - General Public, Passengers, City PartnersSupervision:Non-supervisoryOther Work Functions:Performs physical and mental demands and work environment requirements for this position.Attendance during regularly scheduled work hours and outside regular hours as necessary.Effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and community customers.Performs other related work as assigned or apparent.Qualifications / Conditions of Employment
Conditions of Employment:
Must possess (or obtain within sixty (60) days of employment) a Class B CDL with passenger endorsements and free of air brake restriction for buses larger than 15 people including the driver or 26,001 pounds gross vehicle weight and be able to drive.Must satisfactorily complete a background investigation.Must satisfactorily complete a driving background examination, DOT physical examination, and drug screening as required under 49 CFR Part 655.Must have a driving record clear of revocations, suspensions, and cancelations for the past three (3) years.Must satisfactorily complete and pass an accredited defensive driving course, eight (8) hour passenger assistance course, first aid course, abuse prevention course, CPR course, and fire extinguisher course to be provided by the City of Mankato.Must meet expectations of the work functions and knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.Must comply with data practices policies and standards relative to not public data. Any access to not public data should be strictly limited to accessing the data that are necessary to fulfill the employment responsibility. While data are being accessed, incumbent should take reasonable measures to ensure the not public data are not accessed by individuals without a work reason. Once the work reason to access the data is reasonably finished the not public data must be properly stored according to city policy and the Minnesota Statutes.Safety Sensitive Notice. This is a safety sensitive position which requires cannabis pre-employment drug testing. Safety sensitive position means a job, in which an impairment caused by drug, alcohol or cannabis usage would threaten the health and safety of any person.
Hours of Work
Working hours to be determined by bid route. Schedule will vary depending on route. Position requires weekdays, evening and weekend availability.
City of Mankato
2024
BENEFITS OVERVIEWFor a Regular Full-Time Employee
The City of Mankato provides a comprehensive, balanced, and competitive benefits package as part of your total compensation. The City's benefits programs address both the immediate needs that you and your family may have, such as medical coverage or flexible spending accounts, and your long-term needs, such as retirement savings.
The following outline of City-offered benefits serves as an overview and does not provide all provisions, limitations, and exclusions. If there is a contradiction between this and the official plan documents, the plan documents will prevail.
EMPLOYER PROVIDED BENEFITS:
Paid Vacation:Vacation accruals, utilization, and payouts vary within each collective bargaining agreement and/or employee handbook. The following is the general overview of the vacation benefit:
Vacation hours may be accrued to a maximum of 50 days or 400 hours.Hours are accrued incrementally each pay period.Vacation hours may be taken in 30-minute increments.Unused balance carries over year to year.Years of Service - Vacation Days Per Year0 - 5 years
- 10 days6 - 10 years
- 15 days11 - 14 years
- 17 days15 - 20 years
- 20 days21 years -
21 days22 years
- 22 days23 years
- 23 days24 years
- 24 days25 years
- 25 days26 years
- 26 days27 years
- 27 days28 years
- 28 days29 years
- 29 days30 years+
- 30 days
Paid Sick Leave
:Employees earn 8 hours of sick leave per month.
11 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday:All regular full-time employees of the City, except those who are governed by a union contract or different holiday policy, receive eleven (11) paid specific holidays and one (1) floating holiday.
Health Insurance Coverage Through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of MN
:
Health insurance plans to choose from: $5,000 HDHP, $3,200 HDHP, $500 CMM, $100 CMMCity contributes up to $1,086.25/month ($13,035.00 annually) towards single coverage plans; and up to $2,715.63/month ($32,587.56 annually) for family coverage plans.All employee contributions towards premiums are deducted through payroll deductions on a bi-weekly basis.City contributions for union members will follow negotiated contract language.Health Savings Account (HSA), if enrolled in one of the qualified high deductible health plans.
NICE Healthcare (Free to all full-time employees)
:NICE is an integrated primary care clinic - meaning NICE offers almost all of the services of a traditional primary care clinic and then some. And better yet, NICE brings that care to your home, office, or wherever you happen to be.Offers employees and their household members an amazing healthcare benefit with no out-of-pocket fees. Below are the comprehensive primary care services that NICE offers:
Same-Day Chat and Video VisitsIn-Home Visits with 35 Free Labs and Physical Tests550+ Free Medications Can Be Prescribed by Our CliniciansFree Virtual Physical TherapyFree Virtual Mental Health TherapyFree In-Home X-rays and EKG ServicesTerm Life Insurance
:The City provides a term life insurance policy at no cost to the employee. (Face value is 125% of employee's base salary up to a maximum of face value of $50,000).
RetirementPERA (Public Employees Retirement Association)
1. Must participate as directed by Minnesota Statutes.2. Employer and employee contribution rates vary depending on position.3. May obtain refund of employee contribution on termination of service.
2024 Employer/Employee Contribution Rates - Effective January 1, 2024Contributions are calculated on gross bi-weekly salary each pay period.
Coordinated PlanEmployer: 7.5%Employee 6.5%
Police and Fire PlanEmployer: 17.7%Employee 11.8%
OPTIONAL VOLUNTARY BENEFITS AVAILABLE
:The following benefits are available on an elective basis at the employee's choice:
Deferred Compensation Plans (457)Plans available through Mission Square Retirement, Nationwide Retirement Solutions, and MN Deferred Compensation Plan.
Health Care and Day Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Computer Purchase Program0% interest for up to 3 years (max. $3,500) to purchase a home computer
Payroll deductions available for
:
Dental Insurance
- Coverage through MetLifeVision Insurance
- Coverage through MetLifeYMCA membership at corporate ratesSavings BondsVarious voluntary group life and disability plans.AFLACVoluntary Dental InsuranceCredit Union Membership - Eligible for membership
MN Valley Federal Credit UnionAffinity Plus Federal Credit UnionVacation Purchase ProgramEmployees may purchase additional vacation time (limits apply).
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
In Addition:The City of Mankato is a qualifying employer of the Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
Questions regarding benefit information can be directed to Human Resources at 507-387-8664.
01
The following supplemental information may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided in your application. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is true and accurate. Any information provided may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information will eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. Do you understand and agree with this statement?
YesNo
02
Will you be 19 years of age or older when the job starts?
YesNo
03
Have you received a high school diploma or GED?
YesNo
04
Select the option below that best describes the status of you driver's license.
I have a valid driver's licenseI have a valid CDL driver's license, Class AI have a valid CDL driver's license, Class A with passenger endorsementI have a valid CDL driver's license, Class BI have a valid CDL driver' license, Class B with passenger endorsementI do not currently possess a valid driver's license
05
If you have a commercial driver's license, are you able to legally operate a bus equipped with air brakes? Please note, this requires a passenger endorsement and that your license not have the air brake restriction listed on the back of your license. (If you do not have a CDL, select No.)
YesNo
06
If you have a Class B CDL, are you eligible to operate buses greater than 26,000 GVWR with capacity of 24 passengers and above? (If you do not have a CDL, select No. If you do have a Class A CDL with passenger endorsement, select Yes.
YesNo
07
Do you have a driving record clear of revocations, suspensions, and cancellations for the past three (3) years?
YesNo
08
Are you able to perform the physical and mental demands of the position?
YesNo
09
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: If selected as a finalist, are you willing to undergo a background investigation which will include, but not limited to: verification of employment and education records, identification verification, driver's license record, a criminal history, pre-employment physical examination and drug testing?
YesNo
10
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This position must possess (or obtain with 60 days of employment) a Class B CDL with passenger endorsements and free of air brake restriction for buses larger than 15 people including the driver or 26,001 pounds gross vehicle weight and be able to drive. Are you able to obtain the required Class B CDL within 60 days of employment
YesNo
Required Question
$21.05 - $28.65 Hourly
Location :
Mankato, MN
Job Type:
Full Time
Job Number:
202400065
Department:
Community Development
Division:
6498013 Transit Fixed Routes
Opening Date:
10/25/2024
Closing Date:
11/11/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
Candidates with a standard Minnesota Class D license are encouraged to apply. The City of Mankato Transit provides paid training to obtain your Minnesota Class B CDL with passenger endorsement and free of air brakes restrictions.
Grade:
SS4
FLSA Status:
Non-ExemptSafety Sensitive Position:
YesSupervisor Title:
Transit Superintendent
DUTIES / RESPONSBILITIES:
Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience:Must be at least 19 years of age.High School Diploma/GED is requiredMust possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive in the state of Minnesota.Preferred Qualifications:Possession of a Minnesota CDL Class A or B Commercial Driver's license (CDL) with passenger endorsement and free of air brake restrictions.Nature of Work:This position operates medium and heavy-duty coaches, including mobility buses, on assigned schedules and routes and on special trips, and promotes the service to the public through good public relations. Daily work is based on organizational values.About Us:Our employees are committed to working in an environment that fosters the core values of the City of Mankato - positive attitude, accountability, respect, teamwork, and integrity. We care about making a positive difference in the lives of others. Our work is challenging and has purpose. We listen and engage with each other and our community. We are empowered and trusted to make good decisions that align with the public service principles and core values. Our organization is committed to investing and developing each other. We will recognize and celebrate our collective achievements and individual accomplishments.
We take pride in investing in our employees. Our team enjoys a supportive work environment that encourages not only success for the community we serve, but for you as well. Come grow your career with us!
Duties / Responsibilities
Primary Essential Work Functions:Safely operates medium and heavy-duty coach buses over prescribed routes.Ensures safe transport of all passengersPicks up and discharges passengers at designated bus stops.Maintains accurate on-time bus schedules.Issues transfers.Assists passengers as necessary.Safely loads/unloads, secures, ties down and assists wheelchair passengers.Provides information about bus schedules and times to the public as necessary.Exercises tact and courtesy in dealing with passengers.Observes all safety and traffic regulations.Records ridership levels for each trip, operates farebox and Marquis.Reports defects or repairs needed on buses.Completes accident and incident reports as required.Operates two-way radio.Reports dangerous situations, road conditions, vehicle accidents, or crimes to the dispatcher.Operates the mobility bus when assigned.Performs inspections and paperwork for the bus before leaving the garage and when returning to the garage.Support passengers that may require additional assistance.Maintains an accurate inventory at all times of revenue supplies.Cleans buses or performs other assigned tasks during times in the work schedule that does not require driving.Promptly completes all paperwork and documentation following an accident.Calls out important locations to passengers using a public address system.Attends all mandatory staff meetings and safety trainings/videos (MMUA).Communicates With:Internally - City EmployeesExternally - General Public, Passengers, City PartnersSupervision:Non-supervisoryOther Work Functions:Performs physical and mental demands and work environment requirements for this position.Attendance during regularly scheduled work hours and outside regular hours as necessary.Effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and community customers.Performs other related work as assigned or apparent.Qualifications / Conditions of Employment
Conditions of Employment:
Must possess (or obtain within sixty (60) days of employment) a Class B CDL with passenger endorsements and free of air brake restriction for buses larger than 15 people including the driver or 26,001 pounds gross vehicle weight and be able to drive.Must satisfactorily complete a background investigation.Must satisfactorily complete a driving background examination, DOT physical examination, and drug screening as required under 49 CFR Part 655.Must have a driving record clear of revocations, suspensions, and cancelations for the past three (3) years.Must satisfactorily complete and pass an accredited defensive driving course, eight (8) hour passenger assistance course, first aid course, abuse prevention course, CPR course, and fire extinguisher course to be provided by the City of Mankato.Must meet expectations of the work functions and knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.Must comply with data practices policies and standards relative to not public data. Any access to not public data should be strictly limited to accessing the data that are necessary to fulfill the employment responsibility. While data are being accessed, incumbent should take reasonable measures to ensure the not public data are not accessed by individuals without a work reason. Once the work reason to access the data is reasonably finished the not public data must be properly stored according to city policy and the Minnesota Statutes.Safety Sensitive Notice. This is a safety sensitive position which requires cannabis pre-employment drug testing. Safety sensitive position means a job, in which an impairment caused by drug, alcohol or cannabis usage would threaten the health and safety of any person.
Hours of Work
Working hours to be determined by bid route. Schedule will vary depending on route. Position requires weekdays, evening and weekend availability.
City of Mankato
2024
BENEFITS OVERVIEWFor a Regular Full-Time Employee
The City of Mankato provides a comprehensive, balanced, and competitive benefits package as part of your total compensation. The City's benefits programs address both the immediate needs that you and your family may have, such as medical coverage or flexible spending accounts, and your long-term needs, such as retirement savings.
The following outline of City-offered benefits serves as an overview and does not provide all provisions, limitations, and exclusions. If there is a contradiction between this and the official plan documents, the plan documents will prevail.
EMPLOYER PROVIDED BENEFITS:
Paid Vacation:Vacation accruals, utilization, and payouts vary within each collective bargaining agreement and/or employee handbook. The following is the general overview of the vacation benefit:
Vacation hours may be accrued to a maximum of 50 days or 400 hours.Hours are accrued incrementally each pay period.Vacation hours may be taken in 30-minute increments.Unused balance carries over year to year.Years of Service - Vacation Days Per Year0 - 5 years
- 10 days6 - 10 years
- 15 days11 - 14 years
- 17 days15 - 20 years
- 20 days21 years -
21 days22 years
- 22 days23 years
- 23 days24 years
- 24 days25 years
- 25 days26 years
- 26 days27 years
- 27 days28 years
- 28 days29 years
- 29 days30 years+
- 30 days
Paid Sick Leave
:Employees earn 8 hours of sick leave per month.
11 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday:All regular full-time employees of the City, except those who are governed by a union contract or different holiday policy, receive eleven (11) paid specific holidays and one (1) floating holiday.
Health Insurance Coverage Through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of MN
:
Health insurance plans to choose from: $5,000 HDHP, $3,200 HDHP, $500 CMM, $100 CMMCity contributes up to $1,086.25/month ($13,035.00 annually) towards single coverage plans; and up to $2,715.63/month ($32,587.56 annually) for family coverage plans.All employee contributions towards premiums are deducted through payroll deductions on a bi-weekly basis.City contributions for union members will follow negotiated contract language.Health Savings Account (HSA), if enrolled in one of the qualified high deductible health plans.
NICE Healthcare (Free to all full-time employees)
:NICE is an integrated primary care clinic - meaning NICE offers almost all of the services of a traditional primary care clinic and then some. And better yet, NICE brings that care to your home, office, or wherever you happen to be.Offers employees and their household members an amazing healthcare benefit with no out-of-pocket fees. Below are the comprehensive primary care services that NICE offers:
Same-Day Chat and Video VisitsIn-Home Visits with 35 Free Labs and Physical Tests550+ Free Medications Can Be Prescribed by Our CliniciansFree Virtual Physical TherapyFree Virtual Mental Health TherapyFree In-Home X-rays and EKG ServicesTerm Life Insurance
:The City provides a term life insurance policy at no cost to the employee. (Face value is 125% of employee's base salary up to a maximum of face value of $50,000).
RetirementPERA (Public Employees Retirement Association)
1. Must participate as directed by Minnesota Statutes.2. Employer and employee contribution rates vary depending on position.3. May obtain refund of employee contribution on termination of service.
2024 Employer/Employee Contribution Rates - Effective January 1, 2024Contributions are calculated on gross bi-weekly salary each pay period.
Coordinated PlanEmployer: 7.5%Employee 6.5%
Police and Fire PlanEmployer: 17.7%Employee 11.8%
OPTIONAL VOLUNTARY BENEFITS AVAILABLE
:The following benefits are available on an elective basis at the employee's choice:
Deferred Compensation Plans (457)Plans available through Mission Square Retirement, Nationwide Retirement Solutions, and MN Deferred Compensation Plan.
Health Care and Day Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Computer Purchase Program0% interest for up to 3 years (max. $3,500) to purchase a home computer
Payroll deductions available for
:
Dental Insurance
- Coverage through MetLifeVision Insurance
- Coverage through MetLifeYMCA membership at corporate ratesSavings BondsVarious voluntary group life and disability plans.AFLACVoluntary Dental InsuranceCredit Union Membership - Eligible for membership
MN Valley Federal Credit UnionAffinity Plus Federal Credit UnionVacation Purchase ProgramEmployees may purchase additional vacation time (limits apply).
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
In Addition:The City of Mankato is a qualifying employer of the Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
Questions regarding benefit information can be directed to Human Resources at 507-387-8664.
01
The following supplemental information may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided in your application. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is true and accurate. Any information provided may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information will eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. Do you understand and agree with this statement?
YesNo
02
Will you be 19 years of age or older when the job starts?
YesNo
03
Have you received a high school diploma or GED?
YesNo
04
Select the option below that best describes the status of you driver's license.
I have a valid driver's licenseI have a valid CDL driver's license, Class AI have a valid CDL driver's license, Class A with passenger endorsementI have a valid CDL driver's license, Class BI have a valid CDL driver' license, Class B with passenger endorsementI do not currently possess a valid driver's license
05
If you have a commercial driver's license, are you able to legally operate a bus equipped with air brakes? Please note, this requires a passenger endorsement and that your license not have the air brake restriction listed on the back of your license. (If you do not have a CDL, select No.)
YesNo
06
If you have a Class B CDL, are you eligible to operate buses greater than 26,000 GVWR with capacity of 24 passengers and above? (If you do not have a CDL, select No. If you do have a Class A CDL with passenger endorsement, select Yes.
YesNo
07
Do you have a driving record clear of revocations, suspensions, and cancellations for the past three (3) years?
YesNo
08
Are you able to perform the physical and mental demands of the position?
YesNo
09
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: If selected as a finalist, are you willing to undergo a background investigation which will include, but not limited to: verification of employment and education records, identification verification, driver's license record, a criminal history, pre-employment physical examination and drug testing?
YesNo
10
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This position must possess (or obtain with 60 days of employment) a Class B CDL with passenger endorsements and free of air brake restriction for buses larger than 15 people including the driver or 26,001 pounds gross vehicle weight and be able to drive. Are you able to obtain the required Class B CDL within 60 days of employment
YesNo
Required Question