Van Driver

Summit LLC•Wheeling, IL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Van Driver operates a school bus or other location-specific vehicle on a fixed or changing route to provide safe, reliable transportation. Applicants, including those who already hold the appropriate license and endorsements, begin as a Driver in Training. Company staff provide training on applicable driver endorsements and company policies and procedures. After successfully completing training and the requirements for the position, the trainee is placed in the Non-CDL Driver role. The position pays $22.00 per hour for Van Driver employees and offers 20 guaranteed hours per week. The posting describes flexible scheduling, no nights or weekends, and summers off, with the possibility of summer work in some locations. Employees are eligible for Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act leave.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old; Tennessee school bus drivers must be at least 25, as required by state law.
Possess, or be able to obtain and maintain, all applicable valid state licenses and other certifications required to operate company vehicles.
Meet physical and medical requirements and pass substance abuse screening.
Successfully complete and pass all training.
Practice defensive driving and safe driving and work habits to avoid vehicular and industrial accidents.
Comply with applicable federal, state, county, district, and contract-specific driver requirements.

Responsibilities

Operate a school bus or other location-specific vehicle on a fixed or changing route to provide safe and reliable transportation.
Demonstrate ethical conduct and personal integrity, and report concerns about suspicious or inappropriate behavior to a supervisor or manager.
Report for duty on time and maintain the route schedule safely.
Physically assist passengers with evacuating the vehicle in an emergency.
Immediately report accidents and incidents according to company policy.
Follow company policy for managing students and/or passengers.
Inform appropriate personnel of problems or procedures.
Maintain a neat and professional personal appearance.
Complete required paperwork, including route change sheets, time cards, and vehicle repair requests, and submit it promptly to the appropriate authority.
Maintain a cooperative attitude with coworkers, supervisors, customers, and passengers while promoting company goodwill.
Use vehicle equipment safely and efficiently, including wheelchair lifts, radios, and emergency equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.