Van/ Bus Driver - Iroquois County

Futures Unlimited, Inc; Illinois; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Futures Unlimited, Inc is seeking a full-time Van/Bus Driver in Iroquois County, Illinois. The role involves providing safe transportation for agency clients, performing vehicle inspections, and ensuring adherence to safety regulations. Candidates must hold a valid Illinois Driver’s License and be willing to obtain a CDL within three months of employment. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential. This position is hourly and non-exempt, requiring flexibility to meet job duties.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Driver’s License and clean driving record.
• Maintain minimum insurance requirement.
• Pass physical function/Commercial Driver Fitness Determination test.
• Must be willing to obtain CDL within 3 months of employment, if required.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe transportation to individuals served by the Agency.
• Conduct vehicle inspections and notify of any deficiencies.
• Emphasize safety and assist passengers as needed.
• Complete all necessary paperwork and participate in team activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or its equivalent

Tools

Illinois Driver’s License

Job description

Van/Bus Driver - Iroquois County

Location: Iroquois County

Job Description

The Van/Bus Driver provides safe and efficient operation of agency vehicles for the purpose of transporting individuals served by the Agency. The Van/Bus Driver reports and is directly supervised by the Transportation Coordinator. The Van/Bus Driver will also communicate directly with the Vehicle Maintenance Technician regarding any needed service repair.

Essential Functions

• Provide transportation to and from the agency or place of employment for those individuals served by the Agency who require transportation assistance.
• Adhere to the principles established by the Organization’s Guiding Values and Code of Professional Conduct.
• Complete all necessary paperwork for billing and data keeping purposes.
• Emphasize safety to all individuals who ride the bus/van. Must ensure that agency staff are present when returning residents to homes owned or operated by Futures or Mosaic.
• Conduct daily pre and post trip inspections to ensure that the vehicle is in proper working condition. Immediately notify the Vehicle Maintenance Technician of any deficiencies.
• In cold months, ensure that vehicles are turned on and warmed up before all routes.
• Notify the appropriate Service Coordinator/Facilitator of any issues involving passengers.
• Complete CPR, CPI, First Aid, Vehicle Safety and any recommended training provided by the Rural Transit Assistance Program.
• Be alert to individual medical needs, provide first aid and contact the Agency nurse or the appropriate Program Director where indicated.
• Obey all traffic laws and cell phone policies.
• Actively participate on the Transportation Agency Management Team, assisting in the development of vehicle policies and procedures and review/revision of route list to better serve the needs of our clients.
• Ensure that vehicle is maintained and cleaned on a regular basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts or in outside weather conditions. The employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately noisy.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to walk and use hands.
• Occasionally required to stand, sit, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
• Requires ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
• Requires use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Involves being around moving machinery and exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, dust, fumes and gases.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• Valid Illinois Driver’s License and clean driving record.
• Maintain minimum insurance requirement.
• Pass physical function/Commercial Driver Fitness Determination test.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be willing to obtain CDL within 3 months of employment, if required.

This position is a Full‑time, hourly, non‑exempt position, with some flexibility required to meet job duties as outlined. This individual reports directly to the Transportation Coordinator.