Bus Driver

Village Of Niles; Niles, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Niles Fitness Membership

Wellness program

Job summary

The Village Of Niles is seeking a full-time Bus Driver in the Public Works Department. You will report to the Transportation Supervisor and provide safe, courteous transportation to Niles residents along assigned routes in accordance with Village and PACE policies.

Key duties include pre-/post-trip inspections, defensive driving, passenger assistance, and accurate ridership tallies. Qualifications require a valid CDL Class C with Passenger endorsement, a clean driving record for 5+ years, DOT

Qualifications

• Valid CDL Class C license with Passenger endorsement.
• Driver’s License Court Purposes abstract in good standing for 5+ years.
• Current DOT medical card and DOT physical.
• Complete Village training and route orientation requirements.
• Lifts up to 20 pounds and frequently carries up to 10 pounds.
• Visual and hearing acuity to operate safely around emergency vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the assigned bus, verifying cleanliness and reporting damage or maintenance needs.
• Apply defensive driving techniques and adhere to safety regulations.
• Monitor passenger behavior to minimize incidents and accidents.
• Greet and assist riders and answer questions about routes and service.
• Tallies ridership and records accurate counts.
• Complete routes safely and on schedule; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Defensive driving

Customer service

Safety awareness

Job description

Job Opportunities

(Starting salary typically no higher than the midpoint, DOQ)

SCHEDULE

Monday – Friday

9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

APPLY BY

October 5, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

BENEFITS

• Niles Fitness Membership & wellness program

Join our team and become our new full-time Bus Driver in the Public Works Department. Reporting to the Transportation Supervisor, this position provides safe, courteous, and dependable transportation to Niles residents along assigned bus routes, operating in accordance with Village and PACE policies and guidelines.

YOUR DAY TO DAY

• Conducts pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the assigned bus, verifying cleanliness and reporting damage, safety concerns, or maintenance needs.
• Applies defensive driving techniques continuously and observes all applicable federal, state, and Village safety regulations.
• Monitors passenger behavior throughout each route to minimize incidents and accidents.
• Greets and assists riders in a courteous and helpful manner, answering questions about routes and service.
• Tallies the number of passengers boarding the bus and records accurate ridership counts.
• Completes assigned routes safely and on schedule; performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUCCESS

• Holds a valid CDL Class C license with a Passenger endorsement.
• Maintains a Driver’s License Court Purposes abstract reflecting a driving record in good standing for five (5) years or more.
• Possesses a current DOT card and passes a DOT physical.
• Completes all Village training and route orientation requirements.
• Lifts up to 20 pounds at a time and frequently carries objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Demonstrates the visual and hearing acuity needed to operate safely around emergency vehicles and assist passengers in need of help.

The Village of Niles is an Equal Opportunity Employer