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Central States Bus Sales, Inc.; Oswego Township (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Central States Bus Sales, Inc. in Oswego, IL is seeking a CDL Bus Delivery Driver to complete school and commercial bus deliveries to customers. The role requires operating gas, diesel, and propane buses and complying with safety regulations.

You must hold a Class A or B CDL with Air Brake and Passenger endorsements, be at least 21, and pass DOT physical and drug testing. Deliveries are daytime, Monday–Friday, with routes within Illinois and local requirements.

Qualifications

• Must hold a CDL with Air Brake and Passenger endorsements and be able to operate buses
• Must be at least 21 years old with a clean driving record
• Must pass DOT physical, drug/alcohol screening and other required tests
• Flexible schedule and ability to work day trips within IL

Responsibilities

• Operate gas, diesel, and propane buses for end deliveries to schools and other entities
• Deliver buses on-time to customers and observe safety policies
• Perform pre-trip inspections and report safety conditions
• Maintain records and follow route directions/instructions

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service

Pre-trip inspection

Delivery scheduling

Independent worker

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

CDL Bus Delivery Driver

Central States Bus Sales is currently seeking CDL Drivers for our location in Oswego, IL. This position completes school and commercial bus deliveries to customers.

Job Skills/Requirements

• Operate gas, diesel, and propane buses for end deliveries to schools and other entities
• Observe all federal, state and local speed and safety regulations
• Observe all company customer service and safety policies
• Obtain timesheet with route location and driving directions/instructions
• Perform pre-trip inspection of bus to observe any visual defects and to check operating systems
• Report emergency or imminent safety conditions to the Shop and/or Bus Sales
• Report accidents immediately to police or ambulance service as needed and complete Company accident report
• Must be able to deliver buses on-time to the customer

Qualifications

• Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Air Brake and Passenger endorsements
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 21 years of age with excellent driving record, verified through the state Motor Vehicle Department
• Must pass DOT physical, drug/alcohol screening and other required tests and be able to comply with all other DOT guidelines
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule
• Must be friendly and customer oriented
• Must be able to work independently and be able to complete work on schedule
• Must have adequate physical strength to maneuver the bus

This is not an everyday job. It is on an as-needed basis, as the deliveries are sporadic. During the summer months, there is a possibility of three to four days a week and sometimes five when necessary. Deliveries are Monday-Friday, daytime hours. All deliveries are day trips within the state of IL.

Central States Bus Sales is a dealer for several manufacturers of school and transit buses. We are the largest Blue Bird School Bus dealer in the country with six locations covering six states and headquartered in Missouri.

EOE/AA