Van Driver

Tornado Bus Company; Illinois; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Tornado Bus Company is seeking a Van Driver to transport passengers on specified routes and ensure their safety. The role includes vehicle inspection, minor maintenance, and assisting disabled passengers as needed.

The driver will load and unload passengers, follow schedules, and adhere to FMCSA/DOT/OSHA regulations, providing reliable service on local or long-distance routes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years of job-related experience preferred or required.
• CDL with Passenger (P) endorsement and State Driver's License are required.

Responsibilities

• Drives service vehicle for parts pickup and roadside service as required.
• Assists in cleaning of vehicle fleet and Terminal.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Responsible for key storage for primary and spare keys.
• Assists customers' needs and assures that all passengers are safe.
• Verifies operational safety of equipment such as brakes, lights, mirrors, tires, etc.
• Performs pre/post trip inspections and maintains records.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Van Driver

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position will transport passengers over specified routes to local or distant points according to time schedule and regulates
heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort, complies with local traffic regulations. Performs a variety
minor repairs and services to maintain the motor vehicle fleet. Performs other duties when not driving, such as washing,
running errands, cleaning vehicles, cleaning terminal interior and exterior, loading and unloading passengers. The driver
should assist disabled passengers into and out of the vehicle, secure passengers' wheelchairs to restraining devices to
stabilize wheelchairs during trip; may operate radio or similar device to communicate with dispatcher or other vehicles to report
disruption of service.

JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drives service vehicle for parts pickup and roadside service as required.
• Assists in cleaning of vehicle fleet and Terminal.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Responsible for key storage for primary and spare keys
• Assists customers' needs and assures that all passengers are safe.
• Verifies operational safety of equipment and devices such as brakes, clutch, lights, mirrors, glass, fire extinguishers, first aid.
• kits, highway warning kits, horn, warning lights and buzzers, emergency exits, wipers, signs, tires, etc.
• Complies with all local, state, and federal laws (FMCSA, DOT, OSHA, FLSA, etc.)
• Daily inspection of fleet (pre/post trip inspections), ensure proper preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance on
• vehicles are being performed and maintain registration records.
• May fill antifreeze, service cooling systems, inspect hoses, caps, valves, etc., as required.
• Safely operates all tools and equipment required to perform the assigned duties.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional training beyond high school
• Performs scheduled routes assigned by immediate supervisor.
• Responsible for loading and unloading of passengers, reports passenger total, and records in passenger list.
• Minimum Formal Education:

EXPERIENCE:
Required or Preferred:
2 years of job-related experience

LICENSES and CERTIFICATIONS:
Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger (P) endorsement
Valid State Driver's License

PHYSICAL DEMAND:
Medium - Exerting 20-60 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.

Job Demands
Frequency of each physical demand.
Bending Frequently
Carrying Frequently
Climbing Rarely
Crouching Rarely
Fine Dexterity (skill/adroitness with hands; ex typing, administering shots, etc.)
Foot Control (manipulation of pedals, controls, equipment, etc. with feet)
Handling Frequently Hearing (ability to interpret and differentiate between sound, etc.) Constantly - 2/3 or more of the time Kneeling Rarely Lifting/Exerting Frequently Pushing/Pulling Reaching Sitting Standing Talking (ability to speak coherently and be understood by others) Twisting Vision (ability to differentiate between color, to determine distance, depth perception, etc.) Walking/Moving (from one location to another to perform work)

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Working conditions are relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions.
Extreme temperature (heat, cold, extreme temperature changes).
Wetness and/or humidity (bodily discomfort from moisture).
Respiratory Hazards (fumes, gases, chemicals, radiation, dust/mites and dirt).
Noise and Vibration (where earplugs would be recommended).
Working conditions are relatively free from hazards.
Mechanical Hazards Occasionally
Toxic/Chemical Hazards Rarely Fire Hazards Rarely Other