Bus Driver

Lutheran Life Communities; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Flexible hours

Job summary

Lutheran Life Communities in Arlington Heights is seeking a compassionate driver to transport older adults to Cherished Place Adult Day Services. You will be the first and last friendly face of the day, helping riders board and disembark safely and ensuring on-time pickups.

Part-time or PRN role with shifts Monday–Friday: 7:30–10:30 am and 2:00–5:00 pm. Requires 21+, IL driver's license, ability to pass a drug test and background check, and English safety communication.

Qualifications

• Age 21 or older.
• Able to pass a drug test and background check.
• Able to read safety rules and directions in English.
• Valid Illinois driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Pick up participants at their homes in the morning and drive them home in the afternoon.
• Help riders get in and out of the vehicle safely.
• Plan each day's route with the program team.
• Hand each rider off to staff or family, and share any notes about their needs that day.
• Check the vehicle before and after each route.

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service

Route planning

English communication

Job description

Earn $18 to $20 an hour driving Monday-Friday, Part-time or PRN.

Help older adults get safely between home and Cherished Place Adult Day Services in Arlington Heights.

Who you'll drive

Our participants live at home and spend their days with us at Cherished Place. You'll be the first friendly face they see each morning and the last one each afternoon. For many families, you're the reason their loved one can keep coming.

What you'll do

• Pick up participants at their homes in the morning and drive them home in the afternoon
• Help riders get in and out of the vehicle safely
• Plan each day's route with the program team
• Hand each rider off to staff or family, and share any notes about their needs that day
• Check the vehicle before and after each route

What you'll need

Required:

• Age 21 or older
• Valid Illinois driver's license
• Able to pass a drug test and background check
• Able to read safety rules and directions in English, and talk clearly with riders and families

Preferred:

• Experience with older adults
• Experience driving a van, shuttle, or bus

Pay and benefits

• $18 to $20 per hour based on experience
• Daily Pay: access your earnings before payday

Schedule (Monday-Friday)

• Part-Time, 7:30 to 10:30 am and 2 to 5 pm
• PRN, as needed

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.