Driver Aide

Beacon Mobility•Chicago, IL

27d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

SCR Medical Transportation LLC CPS Bus Aides: Pay is $18.95/hour. Monday - Friday shift with 20-25 hours, part time work only available. Must be able to work both AM and PM shifts. Routes start at 5:30AM then again in the afternoon at 12:30PM. Primary Responsibility is to assist the driver in the safe operation of the route. Major Responsibilities: Knows the route and remains alert to monitor the welfare of passengers while enroute. Keep order on the vehicle. Communicates behavior problems and conditions of various stops with the driver. Cooperates and communicates with school personnel, parents, and students. Assist students in the loading and unloading process. Wheelchair securement, applying tie-downs, car seats. Opens and closes service doors and moves up and down steps multiple times daily. Perform child checks at the conclusion of every tour of duty. Attendance at all safety and training meetings Perform other duties and specialized functions as required by contract. Physical Requirements & Working Conditions: Able to pull/drag 135 lbs. Able to squat and lift 50 lbs. floor to hip/waist. Push and Pull – Wheelchair tie-downs, Car seats, Belt adjustment Beacon Mobility is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Beacon Mobility makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. SCR has been succeeding as an industry leader in the field of ADA Paratransit services since 1986, providing transportation to mobility-challenged individuals. It’s the goal of SCR to provide reliable, safe, clean and comfortable transportation to this group of individuals. This type of transportation is essential for connecting passengers to friends, family and medical based services. As a result, we select drivers and staff that wish to help people care for themselves. Our Paratransit Operator’s understand how to effectively and safely transport clients and we are looking for the right people to join our team. Beacon Mobility is a family of transportation companies committed to serving the diverse needs of our customers. Experienced, compassionate, and dedicated, we take pride in our ability to create customized, mobility-based solutions that empower people to get where they need to go. Our purpose is simple – MOBILITY WITHOUT LIMITS: Transporting people to live, learn, and achieve. We are dedicated to providing those we serve with the opportunities, resources, and support to confidently move ahead. We support safe, compassionate, and inclusive environments that provide our communities with the mobility solutions they need to flourish and succeed. Backed by nearly 100 years of experience, Beacon Mobility operations can be found in 22 states, our 15,000 employees providing Paratransit, School Bus, Special Education, Non-Emergency Medical, and Alternative Student Transportation to special populations in more than 1,500 communities. By applying to a job posting at Beacon Mobility, candidates agree to receive SMS messages from Beacon Mobility regarding the job application, interview scheduling, and related updates. Message frequency may vary. Msg & data rates may apply.

Requirements

Must be able to work both AM and PM shifts
Able to pull/drag 135 lbs
Able to squat and lift 50 lbs. floor to hip/waist
Push and Pull – Wheelchair tie-downs, Car seats, Belt adjustment

Responsibilities

Assist the driver in the safe operation of the route
Knows the route and remains alert to monitor the welfare of passengers while enroute
Keep order on the vehicle
Communicates behavior problems and conditions of various stops with the driver
Cooperates and communicates with school personnel, parents, and students
Assist students in the loading and unloading process
Wheelchair securement, applying tie-downs, car seats
Opens and closes service doors and moves up and down steps multiple times daily
Perform child checks at the conclusion of every tour of duty
Attendance at all safety and training meetings
Perform other duties and specialized functions as required by contract