Bus Driver*

Hanover Township; Bartlett, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Pension retirement

Training allowance

EAP

12 paid holidays

Vacation days (5 after 30 days)

Sick days (12 per year)

Floating holiday

Paid leave up to 40 hours

Job summary

Hanover Township in Cook County, Illinois, seeks a full-time Bus Driver for the Department of Aging Services to transport older adults (55+) and people with disabilities (18+) to medical and personal appointments.

The Dial-A-Bus has nine vehicles and operates Monday–Friday 7:30 AM–3:30 PM, Saturdays 8:00 AM–12:00 PM, with occasional evenings. CDL with passenger endorsement and a DOT medical card are required; training from PACE within sixty days of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CDL with passenger endorsement required.
• Must have a current DOT physical card and at least two years’ transportation experience.
• Pass DOT physical, background check, drug screen and have a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Transport older adults (55+) and people with disabilities (18+) to medical and personal appointments.
• Operate route using dispatch tablet and maps.
• Complete training from PACE within sixty days of hire.
• Work schedule: 40 hours/week, Monday–Friday with some evenings/weekends as needed.

Skills

CDL with passenger endorsement

DOT medical card

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Hanover Township, located in Cook County, Illinois, is currently accepting applications to fill a full-time 40-hour per week BUS DRIVER position for the Department of Aging Services. The Hanover Township Aging Services BUS DRIVERS are responsible for the transportation of older adults (55+) and people with disabilities (18+) to and from their residences to attend medical and personal appointments.

Hanover Township Aging Services Dial-A-Bus has a fleet of nine vehicles. The curb-to-curb service operates Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM and Saturdays 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, as well as occasional evenings. Transportation is provided for medical appointments, personal business, grocery shopping, regularly scheduled trips to shopping malls, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger endorsement required.
• Must have a current Department of Transportation physical card signed by a certified physician and at least two years’ experience in transportation.
• The applicant must pass a DOT physical, background check, drug screen and have a clean driving record.
• Knowledge of the Hanover Township area and experience with older adults is a plus.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Candidates must possess excellent verbal communication skills, ability to read and interpret maps, patience in working with mature adults as well as disabled individuals who may have limitations in hearing, sight, or mobility.
• Must be comfortable operating a tablet utilizing dispatch software.
• Must complete training from PACE within sixty days of hire.
• This position is non-exempt with a pay rate of $20.00 per hour, Monday through Friday 7:30am – 3:30pm, 40 hours per week. Candidates must have a willingness to work occasional evenings and/or weekends as needed.

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

• Excellent benefits package including major medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Retirement PENSION through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
• Yearly training allowance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 12 PAID Holidays per year
• 5 PAID Vacation Days after 30 days of employment (10 Vacation Days after one year of employment)
• 12 PAID Sick Days per year (accrue one sick day per month)
• 1 PAID Floating Holiday per calendar year
• Up to 40 hours of Paid Leave for All Workers