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Position Summary: Provide safe, courteous and dependable transportation to general public passengers of all ages and abilities utilizing the services of the Brown County Heartland Express (BCHE) and the City of New Ulm Hermann Express bus routes. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Safely operate a lift-equipped bus carrying up to 18 passengers in all types of conditions while complying with Brown County Heartland Express policies and local, state and federal traffic laws and regulations. Decision making regarding bus problems/difficult situations (i.e. agitated/confused, ill passengers, mechanical failure,etc.) and handles according to established procedures. Responsible for assisting, loading and unloading of passengers, providing transit services as prescribed on mobile data computer (MDC)/ tablet. Review schedule daily and make adjustments to accommodate passenger needs, and in an effort to provide quality service in the safest and most efficient manner possible. Communicate via two-way radio with transit dispatcher and/or management on status of passengers, vehicle, andother associated concerns. Meet and maintain certification requirements set forth by the MN Department of Transportation s office of Motor Carrier Services and/or other regulatory agencies. Conducts before (pre-trip), during and after (post-trip) vehicle preventative maintenance inspections in accordance with the MN Department of Motor Carrier Rules and regulations. Reports all mechanical malfunctions to Transit office and insures documentation. Serves as Heartland Express representative in promoting the service, maintain a positive attitude when responding to passenger questions/concerns and in discussions with the general public regarding Heartland Express operations. Document daily fuel use and vehicle miles as well as completing incident/accident reports. Ability to stay on schedule due to a time constraint of the route. Perform other duties as assigned by the Transit Manager, Transit Assistant Manager, and Lead Driver. Entry Hourly Wage Range: $22.04 to 24.72, DOQ. EO/AAE