Driver

MV Transportation; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401K retirement plan

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

Safety bonus for drivers

Job summary

MV Transportation in Schaumburg, Illinois, is hiring Paratransit Bus Drivers. You will safely operate a transit vehicle while providing excellent customer service to seniors and people with disabilities. The role offers a starting pay rate of $24/hour and comprehensive benefits, including paid training and healthcare.

The ideal candidate must possess a valid CDL, be at least 21 years old, and have a clean driving record. Enjoy career advancement opportunities and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and DOT physical.
• Clean driving record with no more than one moving violation in five years.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a transit motor vehicle.
• Load and unload passengers on vehicles.
• Transport senior citizens or persons with disabilities.

Skills

Communication skills

Decision-making skills

Knowledge of local city area

GPS familiarity

Education

Valid driver's license for at least five years

CDL (Commercial Driver's License)

Job description

Overview

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Responsibilities

Now Hiring DRIVERS

Starting Pay Rate - $24/hour

As a Paratransit Bus Driver, you will be responsible for safely operating a transit motor vehicle and providing excellent customer service. Your primary objective will be to provide safe, reliable, and efficient public transportation. Start your new career today while giving back to your community!

As a member of our transportation team you will receive:

• $24/hour
• Paid Training
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• FREE $5,000 life insurance policy.
• PAID vacation, sick time and holidays.
• Career Advancement

Job Responsibilities:

• Loading and unloading of passengers on vehicles.
• Transporting of passengers that are either senior citizens or persons with disabilities.
• Four point securement of wheelchairs and scooters.
• Escorting passengers from vehicle to/from first portal of locations.
• Using radio to communicate transport details with dispatch.

Qualifications

Talent Requirements:

• 21 years or older.
• CDL required.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and DOT physical.
• Current valid driver's license for least five (5) years.
• Clean driving record (No more than two (1) moving violations in five (5) years) and a reliable employment history.
• Sincere desire to work with the general public, especially the elderly and people with disabilities.
• Knowledge of the local city area.
• Comfort with maps and GPS systems
• Possess excellent communication and decision-making skills.

Healthcare Benefits: PPO Medical, Medical HSA, Prescription, Dental, Vision (spouse and dependent children), Telemedicine, FSA, Life, AD&D, Group Accident, LTD, STD, EAP, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Substance Abuse Professionals programming, MV provided $5,000 Life Insurance for Full time Drivers

Retirement Benefits: 401K

Paid Time Off: 0 mos - year 2 = 1.54 bi-weekly accrual

Paid Holidays:6 paid holidays

Paid Sick Leave: 2 Sick Days after one year of service

Other Compensation: $200 Safety Bonus for drivers who perform a consecutive twelve-month period of safe service which are paid out during their anniversary month.

MV Transportation is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Where permissible under applicable state and local law, applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test and background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment.