NASS Bus Driver/Maintenance Worker

SUMMARY: The Driver/Maintenance is responsible to drive-transport children in accordance with local and state laws and regulations, which include ensuring a safe environment for the children from door-to-door, also providing building maintenance as needed in order to provide a safe educational setting where children and families can thrive.

QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or GED required. One year of experience as a bus driver/transporter or combined maintenance and experience equivalent. Currently have a CDL licensure with school bus endorsement and medical card Must have a clean or good driving record with the ability to be insured under the Band's auto insurance policy. Be willing to obtain any special licensures relating to the job. Projects a positive image of service, which represents the area of assignment. Complies with the Mille Lacs Band drug and alcohol policy. Complies with federal background check policy. Loves children can wholeheartedly engage in working with and for them. CPR and first aid certified or (within 30days). Continued compliance of the Mille Lacs Band drug and alcohol policy. Employment is conditional upon pre-hire and continued compliance of the background check policy. Mandated reporter monitor and report suspected child abuse and neglect. All communications are potentially sensitive and dealt with in a professional and respectful manner. Projects and maintains an image of service and professionalism with a positive attitude and interacts easily as an integral part of the faculty and staff. Sustained concentration and ability to handle multiple tasks often simultaneously. Background investigation required that shows no theft or fraud above a misdemeanor, no felony drug conviction and no sexual or crimes-against-a-person conviction at any level. A staff person with direct contact with or access to children in care must disclose the arrest, conviction, and applicant background information if that staff person: (a) has a conviction of, has admitted to, has an adjudication of delinquency for, has been charged and is awaiting trial for, or a preponderance of the evidence indicates the person has committed:a crime against a child; an act of physical or sexual abuse; neglect; a felony; the same or similar crimes as those in this subsection listed in the laws of another state or of the United States or of any Tribal law; (b) has a conviction of, has admitted to, has an adjudication of delinquency for, has been charged and is awaiting trial for, or a preponderance of the evidence indicates the person has committed any misdemeanor offense under Federal, State, or Tribal law involving crimes of violence; sexual assault, molestation, exploitation, contact or prostitution; crimes against persons; or offenses committed against children. The Licensing Committee may evaluate the nature and time of a misdemeanor assault charge as well as other types of misdemeanor crimes not specified in this section to determine whether employment is appropriate. 8 MLBSA 1212(a-b).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Drives assigned routes, notifying coordinator of any changes during route. Follows state and local laws and regulations. Completes gas, mileage records and repair requests. Performs and documents daily safety checks. Maintains schedule while following safety rules. Ensures children are dropped off at the requested location only. Maintains order on bus. Is reliable and on time to ensure route stay on time. Understands and delivers safe student transportation. Daily cleaning as assigned. Minor maintenance as assigned assuring general maintenance and inventory for equipment and supplies. Attend required trainings. Maintain supportive documentation as appropriate. Supervise and monitor children at all times. Participate in regularly scheduled team meetings to plan for and deliver collaborative services across all components. Respond appropriately to crisis or emergency situations that may occur. Daily kneeling, stooping, bending, and occasional heavy lifting as required by job duties Children's needs. Including the physical ability to respond to children who are active; ensuring their safety or the safety of others in the environment. Provide an atmosphere that promotes and reinforces positive relationships and Mille Lacs Band Cultural awareness.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Typical hours Monday thru Friday 7:00 to 4:30 may require evenings and occasional weekends. The stress level is moderate. Work is Indoors. The risk or personal danger exposure is little. Local travel is required. Travel outside the state maybe required. Submit resume, cover letter, and employment application to: Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe HR Generalist 43408 Oodena Dr. Onamia, MN 56359 Fax: (320) 532-7492

Email: hr@millelacsband.com