Van Driver

Little City; Grayslake (IL); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

Little City is looking for a reliable transportation provider in Grayslake, IL, to provide door-to-door transportation for participants. The role involves safely operating agency vehicles, transporting individuals, and maintaining accurate transportation logs.

Applicants must have a valid Illinois driver's license and experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Little City offers competitive benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois driver's license required.
• A minimum of one year of experience is desired.
• Must meet LittleCity insurance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Transport participants to scheduled locations.
• Assist participants with getting in and out of the vehicle.
• Conduct pre-trip/post-trip vehicle inspections.

Skills

Experience with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Good driving record

First Aid and CPR certification

Education

High school graduate or GED certificate

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Grayslake, IL 60030.

Salary Range: $19.00 per hour.

Shift: Split shift 7:30A‑9:30A and 2:00P‑4:00P.

Purpose

This position is to provide door‑to‑door transportation of LittleCity participants. Additional responsibilities include safe operation of agency vehicles, following protocols for routine vehicle checks and care, reporting any participant safety, mechanical or operational problems, and completing any required documentation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Transport participants by picking up, transporting, and dropping them off at their scheduled location.
2. Assist participants with getting in and out of the vehicle as needed.
3. Act professionally, observe the rights of persons served, and maintain confidentiality.
4. Maintain transportation logs and records according to established policies and procedures.
5. Operate vehicle safely, observing speed limits, local traffic regulations, and LittleCity policies.
6. Conduct pre‑trip/post‑trip visual inspections of vehicle, equipment, and supplies (e.g., tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, safety equipment).
7. Report any participant safety, mechanical or operational problems immediately to the supervisor.
8. Keep interior and exterior of vehicles clean.
9. Take vehicles for safety inspections, maintenance repairs, refueling as needed or if requested.
10. Maintain a good driving record.
11. Serve as a positive role model for individuals served.
12. Attend staff meetings when required.
13. Maintain American Heart Association certification in First Aid and CPR.
14. Successfully complete LittleCity required training, re‑training, and any additional training as required.
15. Any other reasonable duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED certificate (preferred).
• Valid Illinois driver’s license required.
• A minimum of one year of experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities desired.
• Must meet the insurance requirements per LittleCity policy to be placed on the Approved Driver list.
• Must have a good standing driving record according to the State of Illinois Secretary of State MVR.
• Must have American Heart Association certification in First Aid and CPR.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

Employees may be required to sit for prolonged periods, stoop, kneel, crouch, or bend. Exposure to moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather conditions, fumes, airborne particles, and vibration may occur. The noise level is usually moderate. Employees must be able to assist and support up to 30 pounds of varying assistance. Corrected vision, hearing within normal range, and the ability to operate vehicle equipment are required. Ability to maneuver an occupied wheelchair into a tie‑down position and to perform CPR is required. The position may require performing unplanned CategoryIII tasks.

Benefits

Eligible employees receive medical, dental, and vision insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability; 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with employer match; Flexible Spending Accounts; life insurance; critical illness; hospital indemnity; paid holidays; paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick); and an employee assistance program.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job‑related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.