Driver (Appcast)

MV Transportation•Chicago, IL

23d•$23

About The Position

Now Hiring DRIVERS w/ OPEN Availability $23.46/Hr. - NO CDL REQUIRED As a Paratransit Bus Driver, you will be responsible for safely operating a transit motor vehicle and providing excellent customer service for a Twenty-four (24) Seven (7) Operation. Your primary objective will be to provide safe, reliable, and efficient public transportation. Start your new career today while giving back to your community! As a member of our transportation team you will receive: $23.46/hr Paid Training Medical, dental and vision insurance. FREE $5,000 life insurance policy. PAID vacation, sick time and holidays. Career Advancement Benefits are available to full time employees. Teamsters Health Clinic while actively working Retirement Benefits: 401k with company match Personal Days Off: 2 days after completing 1 year, 3 days after 3 years, 4 days after completing 5 years of employment contingent upon appropriate attendance. Sick time: 40 hours of paid after 12 months of employment Jury Duty: Up to 5 paid days of jury duty service after 12 months of employment Bereavement Leave: up to 3 days for qualifying family members Paid Holidays: 8 paid holidays Driver Vacation Time: 1-2 completed years of service shall earn five (5) days (40 hours) of vacation per year. 3 completed years of service shall earn ten (10) days (80 hours) of vacation per year. 4 or more completed years of service shall earn fifteen (15) days (120 hours) of vacation per year. 10 or more completed years of service shall earn twenty (20) days (160 hours) of vacation per year. MV Transportation is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants. Where permissible under applicable state and local law, applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test and background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment.

Requirements

21 years or older.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and DOT physical.
Current valid driver's license for least five (5) years.
Clean driving record (No more than one (1) moving violations in five (5) years) and a reliable employment history.
Sincere desire to work with the general public, especially the elderly and people with disabilities.
Knowledge of the local city area.
Comfort with maps and GPS systems
Possess excellent communication and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

Loading and unloading of passengers on vehicles.
Transporting of passengers that are either senior citizens or persons with disabilities.
Four point securement of wheelchairs and scooters.
Escorting passengers from vehicle to/from first portal of locations.
Using radio to communicate transport details with dispatch.

Benefits

$23.46/hr
Paid Training
Medical, dental and vision insurance.
FREE $5,000 life insurance policy.
PAID vacation, sick time and holidays.
Career Advancement
Teamsters Health Clinic while actively working
Retirement Benefits: 401k with company match
Personal Days Off: 2 days after completing 1 year, 3 days after 3 years, 4 days after completing 5 years of employment contingent upon appropriate attendance.
Sick time: 40 hours of paid after 12 months of employment
Jury Duty: Up to 5 paid days of jury duty service after 12 months of employment
Bereavement Leave: up to 3 days for qualifying family members
Paid Holidays: 8 paid holidays
Driver Vacation Time: 1-2 completed years of service shall earn five (5) days (40 hours) of vacation per year. 3 completed years of service shall earn ten (10) days (80 hours) of vacation per year. 4 or more completed years of service shall earn fifteen (15) days (120 hours) of vacation per year. 10 or more completed years of service shall earn twenty (20) days (160 hours) of vacation per year.