Driver Lead (INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY) - Rock & Pipestone Counties - Luverne/Pipestone (#0626F)

JOB STATUS: Full time (40 hours/week), 12 months per year, Non-Union position

 LOCATION: Rock & Pipestone Counties - Luverne / Pipestone, MN

Join Our Team: A Rewarding Career Awaits! We are looking for a dependable and safety-conscious individual to join our team as a Driver Lead. If you have a passion for helping others and a commitment to providing excellent service, this role is for you!

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Prioritize Safety: Make quick, informed decisions considering traffic, road conditions, and bus operations.
• Identify & Resolve: Report mechanical issues, ensure authorized repairs, and submit required reports.
• Ensure Readiness: Conduct pre and post-trip bus inspections during scheduled hours.
• Communicate Effectively: Report accidents and passenger injuries to the Transportation Supervisor per policies and procedures.
• Maintain Compliance: Maintain a valid CDL, current DOT physical card, and safe driving record; report license changes immediately.
• Track & Document: Log employment activities per Federal Motor Carrier regulations and report to the Supervisor.
• Disclose & Report: Notify the Supervisor of medications or medical conditions before safety-sensitive duties.
• Lead & Support: Ensure staff compliance with policies, coordinate activities, provide training, and conduct performance evaluations.

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

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Class C (or higher) CDL with a passenger endorsement.
• At least one year of related experience.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
• Starting salary of $18.38 - $28.05 p/hour + Benefits
• Full-time (40 hours per week), 12 months a year, non-union
• 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, 12 paid holidays each year, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, Short-Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), accident insurance, critical illness insurance, Earned Sick & Safe Time (ESST), hospital indemnity insurance, basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, 401k retirement plan, HSA, FSA – medical & dependent care, Proximal Health, CancerCare, 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

[email protected]

WEBSITE: www.unitedcapmn.org

                                       United Community Action Partnership, Inc. is an EOE/ADA/AA Employer.