Full Time Driver

Southcentraltransit; Du Quoin (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Holiday

Sick leave

Personal time

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

IMRF retirement

Job summary

South Central Illinois Mass Transit District is seeking a full-time Driver to provide safe, reliable public transportation in the community. The role offers competitive starting wages and strong benefits, including 100% company-paid health, dental, and vision insurance, plus IMRF retirement.

The position emphasizes safety, customer service, and dependable operation of routes. Eligible candidates must be 21+, have a high school diploma or GED, and be able to obtain a Class C CDL with passenger

Qualifications

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• High school diploma, GED, or related experience.
• Ability to obtain or possess a Class C CDL with passenger endorsement.
• Valid driver's license with a clean record.
• Open availability and flexibility with work schedule.
• Ability to pass a background check and a drug & alcohol screening.

Responsibilities

• Drive routes and transport passengers safely and on time.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary vehicle for riders.
• Provide courteous customer service to the public.

Skills

Customer service

Safe driving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

South Central Illinois Mass Transit District is actively seeking a responsible and motivated full-time Driver to provide safe and reliable public transportation to the communities we serve. Are you driven to succeed? If yes, read on about this driving opportunity!

This full-time public transportation position earns a competitive starting wage of $17 an hour (for non CDL) and $17.50 an hour (for CDL with passenger endorsement) plus a $0.50 increase after 90 days. We provide great benefits including paid vacation, holiday, sick, and personal time as well as 100% company-paid health, dental, and vision insurance, and IMRF retirement.

ABOUT SOUTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS MASS TRANSIT DISTRICT

South Central Transit has a simple mission, and that is to provide safe, reliable, and cost-effective public transportation to the citizens of the communities we serve. Remaining committed to enhancing economic development and quality of life is the foundation of our success and one of the many reasons our riders put their trust in us. Providing accessible transportation with courteous customer service is something our SCT team is passionate about, and we promise to continue to work aggressively to meet the changing needs of our region.

We truly rely on our employees to achieve client satisfaction. That is why we strive to hire and retain the best! We offer our loyal team competitive compensation and a supportive work environment.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A DRIVER

In this full-time driving position, you are the face of our company. As you interact with the public, you maintain a cheerful and friendly demeanor. You adhere to traffic laws as you drive your route to pick up and drop of our community members. As needed, you sanitize and clean vehicles to ensure clients have a pleasant experience riding with us. Your customer service skills and ability to safely get people where they need to go is why the public enjoys riding with us and looks forward to future rides!

DRIVER QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 21 years of age
• High school diploma, GED, or related experience
• Ability to obtain or possess a Class C CDL with passenger endorsement
• Valid driver's license with a clean record
• Open availability and flexibility with work schedule
• Ability to pass a background check and a drug & alcohol screening

Do you take pride in your work? Are you a collaborative and hardworking individual? Are you passionate about safety? Is being dependable, professional, and a team player at the heart of all you do? If yes, you may be perfect for this position!

DRIVER WORK SCHEDULE

Typically this full-time driving position works split shifts Monday-Friday between 7am-7pm.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR DRIVING TEAM?

Location: 62801