Van Driver

LITTLE CITY FOUNDATION•Grayslake, IL

35d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Van Driver provides door-to-door transportation for Little City participants. The role includes safe operation and routine care of agency vehicles, assisting participants with vehicle entry and exit, reporting safety or vehicle issues, and completing required transportation documentation. The position is part of a collective bargaining unit; management may adjust work hours and assignments according to program needs. The listed schedule is a split shift from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and the wage is $19.60 per hour.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED certificate preferred.
Valid Illinois driver’s license required.
Must meet Little City insurance requirements to be placed on the Approved Driver list.
Must have a driving record in good standing according to the Illinois Secretary of State office MVR.
Ability to assist and support up to 30 pounds with varying amounts of assistance on a recurring basis.
Corrected vision and hearing within normal range and ability to operate vehicle equipment.
Ability to maneuver an occupied wheelchair into a tie-down position.
Ability to perform CPR.
Ability to complete the physical demands of the job, including prolonged sitting and occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or bending.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is desired.
High school graduate or GED certificate is preferred.

Responsibilities

Pick up, transport, and drop off participants at their scheduled locations.
Assist participants with getting in and out of the vehicle as needed.
Act professionally, respect the rights of people served, and maintain confidentiality.
Maintain transportation logs and records according to established policies and procedures.
Operate vehicles safely and follow speed limits, local traffic regulations, and Little City policies and procedures.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip visual inspections of vehicles, equipment, and supplies, including tires, lights, brakes, fuel, oil, and safety equipment.
Immediately report participant safety concerns and mechanical or operational problems to the supervisor.
Keep vehicle interiors and exteriors clean.
Take vehicles for safety inspections, maintenance repairs, and refueling as needed or requested.
Maintain a good driving record.
Serve as a positive role model for individuals served.
Attend staff meetings when required.
Maintain American Heart Association First Aid and CPR certification.
Complete required Little City training, retraining, and any additional training required by policy or the immediate supervisor.
Perform other reasonable duties as assigned.