On-Call Shuttle Bus Driver
About The Position
The Driver (Bus or Van) reports to the Fleet and Facilities Manager and provides transportation services that help people with different abilities work with integrated teams and achieve the highest level of independence possible. The driver transports clients safely to and from the Company Skills Training Center, residential homes, work, and special events using company vehicles such as shuttle buses, vans, or cars. The role includes helping clients enter and leave the vehicle, inspecting, fueling, and cleaning vehicles, and submitting receipts, logs, and reports. This is an on-call PRN position in Swansea, Illinois, with shifts as needed between 6:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. and/or 1:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. The pay rate is $21.10 per hour. A valid driver’s license is required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid driver’s license; must be at least 25 years old to drive.
- Pass company-provided First Aid, CPR, and CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) training certification within four months and maintain valid certification during employment.
- Pass a Physical Capacity Test and drug test.
- Basic skill level with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Pass a criminal background check, applicable State and Federal registry checks, the DCFS Abuse and Neglect Tracking System check, and a driving history check and meet Company policy criteria.
Nice To Haves
- One or more years of bus or van driving experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Promote person-centered services and treat clients with dignity and respect while ensuring their health and safety during transportation.
- Assist clients in entering and exiting vehicles and secure wheelchair safety fasteners as needed.
- Transport clients and staff along assigned routes and to special events safely and professionally, making every effort to be on time and following traffic laws and departmental policies.
- Refuel and clean buses daily, inside and out.
- Complete daily mileage and rider pickup reports and submit reports and gas receipts to the Manager.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, document findings, and notify a supervisor of maintenance, insurance, or license registration needs.
- Notify the appropriate authority about mechanical failures, safety deficiencies, schedule delays, and other incidents.
- Coordinate with site managers and staff regarding client behavior or needs that require follow-up, and resolve issues as they arise.
- Attend and participate in department meetings and scheduled training.
- Report accidents immediately, request police or ambulance service as needed, assist injured people until services arrive, and complete required accident reports.
- Maintain a professional, positive image and attitude.
- Assist with collecting vehicle information for grant tracking when needed and perform related duties assigned by the Transportation Manager or Transportation Lead.
- Maintain required licensing and training, including a valid driver’s license, DOT physical and drug screening as needed, and required DOT training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
