Bus Driver (Full-Time)
About The Position
Hanover Township, located in Cook County, Illinois, is currently accepting applications to fill a full-time 40-hour per week BUS DRIVER position for the Department of Aging Services. The Hanover Township Aging Services BUS DRIVERS are responsible for the transportation of older adults (55+) and people with disabilities (18+) to and from their residences to attend medical and personal appointments. Hanover Township Aging Services Dial-A-Bus has a fleet of nine vehicles. The curb-to-curb service operates Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM and Saturdays 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, as well as occasional evenings. Transportation is provided for medical appointments, personal business, grocery shopping, regularly scheduled trips to shopping malls, etc.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger endorsement required.
- Must have a current Department of Transportation physical card signed by a certified physician.
- At least two years’ experience in transportation required.
- Must pass a DOT physical, background check, and drug screen.
- Must have a clean driving record.
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Ability to read and interpret maps.
- Patience in working with mature adults as well as disabled individuals who may have limitations in hearing, sight, or mobility.
- Must be comfortable operating a tablet utilizing dispatch software.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of the Hanover Township area.
- Experience with older adults.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the transportation of older adults (55+) and people with disabilities (18+) to and from their residences to attend medical and personal appointments.
- Operate a fleet of nine vehicles providing curb-to-curb service.
- Provide transportation for medical appointments, personal business, grocery shopping, and regularly scheduled trips to shopping malls.
- Utilize dispatch software on a tablet.
- Complete training from PACE within sixty days of hire.
Benefits
- Major medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement PENSION through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
- 457(b) Plan Retirement Plan
- Yearly training allowance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 12 PAID Holidays per year
- 5 PAID Vacation Days after 30 days of employment
- 10 Vacation Days after one year of employment
- 12 PAID Sick Days per year
- 1 PAID Floating Holiday per calendar year
- Up to 40 hours of Paid Leave for All Workers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
