Part Time Driver

Southcentraltransit; Du Quoin (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Holiday pay

IMRF retirement

Job summary

South Central Illinois Mass Transit District is hiring a part-time Driver to provide safe, reliable public transportation for our communities. The role offers starting wages of $17 per hour for non CDL and $17.50 per hour with a CDL/passenger endorsement, plus a $0.50 increase after 90 days.

We offer paid vacation and holiday pay, and IMRF retirement for eligible employees. If you are dependable, customer-focused and ready to join a growing team, apply today and be part of our mission to move

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High school diploma, GED, or related experience.
• Ability to obtain Class C CDL with passenger endorsement.
• Valid driver's license with a clean record.
• Open availability and flexible schedule.
• Background check and drug/alcohol screening required.

Responsibilities

• Interact with the public with a cheerful, professional demeanor.
• Safely drive routes to pick up and drop off community members.
• Sanitize and clean vehicles as needed for a pleasant ride.
• Provide reliable transportation with strong customer service.

Skills

CDL with passenger endorsement

Clean driving record

Open availability

Education

High school diploma, GED, or related experience

Job description

South Central Illinois Mass Transit District is actively seeking a responsible and motivated part-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 part-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 and holiday pay as well as IMRF retirement. If this sounds like the right Driver opportunity for you.

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 part-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!

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR DRIVING TEAM?

If you feel you'll be perfect as our part-time Driver, using our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application.