CDL Bus Driver - $24.72/hr + Paid Training & Benefits

MV Transportation; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision and Life

Paid vacation and 7 personal days

Paid training with mentor

Growth opportunities

Job summary

MV Transportation in Decatur is hiring drivers for fixed route city buses. New starting pay rate is $24.72 per hour. Training is provided, and new team members are paired with mentors to guide them through the process.

The role requires a valid Illinois CDL with Passenger and Airbrake endorsements or the ability to obtain them, plus a commitment to safety and excellent customer service. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and paid training.

Qualifications

• Illinois CDL with Passenger and Airbrake endorsements.
• Three years driving experience in the United States.
• DOT physical required (provided by MV Transportation).
• Ability to provide friendly, safe transportation and maintain on-time performance.
• Strong customer service and safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Decatur community in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
• Provide safe transportation and maintain on-time performance.
• Perform pre and post trip inspections to ensure proper operating condition of vehicle and equipment.
• Provide excellent customer service to passengers, including assisting with boarding and de-boarding, communicating pertinent information, and responding appropriately in the event of an emergency.
• Understanding of ADA compliance.
• Communicate effectively with dispatch or central office via two way radio.
• Adjust to variables in normal working conditions, including adverse weather, traffic and construction, passenger incidents, accidents and trip changes.
• Employ all techniques of defensive driving to minimize risk.
• Maintain a safe work area and a focus on safety to reduce the opportunity for injury to self or other employees.

Skills

CDL

DOT physical

Customer service

Defensive driving

Two-way radio

Job description

MV Transportation in Decatur is hiring drivers for fixed route city buses. New starting pay rate is $24.72 per hour. Training is provided, and new team members are paired with mentors to guide them through the process.

The role requires a valid Illinois CDL with Passenger and Airbrake endorsements or the ability to obtain them, plus a commitment to safety and excellent customer service. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and paid training.