CDL Driver

CDL Driver

Job Locations


US-IL-Decatur

ID


2026-11853

Position Type


Regular Full-Time

Overview

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Responsibilities

NEW STARTING PAY RATE INCREASE - NOW $24.72/hour

Come and Work for Decatur Public Transit System!

In Business since 1971 and still going strong!

Servicing the Wonderful Community of Decatur!

Paid Training Classes Starting Immediately - Secure Your Seat Today!

Who We Are:

MV Transportation in Decatur is building something special and this is the perfect time to join us. With new leadership , updated equipment , and a clean, welcoming work environment , we're creating a culture that puts people first.

As our city continues to grow, so do we. We're proud to serve our community and excited about the positive changes happening both within our organization and throughout Decatur. Our team is collaborative, supportive, and focused on helping every employee succeed from day one.

We believe training should feel empowering, not overwhelming. That's why new team members are paired with mentors who guide them through the process and provide hands-on support along the way.

And we don't forget to have fun. From chili cook-offs to holiday lunches and team celebrations, we're committed to building a workplace where people feel valued, connected, and excited to come to work.

If you're looking for more than just a job and want to be part of a team that's changing the culture for the better, we'd love to meet you.

Who You Are:

Drivers are responsible for providing friendly, safe and reliable transportation around the Decatur, for our Fixed Route (city buses).

What's In it for YOU:

NEW $24.72 per hour starting rate Fixed Route (city bus)
• All you have to do is come in with your CDL or CLP with Passenger and Airbrake Endorsement!
• As a driver, you will have an Attractive Benefits Package, including 401(k) with company match, medical, dental, vision and Life Insurance
• As a driver, you will have Paid Vacation and 7 Personal Days
• As a driver, you will have Interactive paid training along with a mentor to help you through the process
• Excellent growth opportunity within MV Transportation

Driver Job Responsibilities:

• Representing the Decatur community in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
• Provide safe transportation and maintain on-time performance.
• Perform pre and post trip inspections to ensure proper operating condition of vehicle and equipment.
• Provide excellent customer service to passengers, including assisting with boarding and de-boarding, communicating pertinent information, and responding appropriately in the event of an emergency.
• Understanding of ADA compliance.
• Communicate effectively with dispatch or central office via two way radio.
• Adjust to variables in normal working conditions, including adverse weather, traffic and construction, passenger incidents, accidents and trip changes.
• Employ all techniques of defensive driving to minimize risk.
• Maintain a safe work area and a focus on safety to reduce the opportunity for injury to self or other employees.

Qualifications

Bus Driver Minimum Requirements:

• Must have a current Illinois state driver's license with at least three (3) years driving experience in the United States
• Fully qualified applicants must obtain an Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Ability to pass a DOT physical (we will provide)

We can put you on the road to a great career helping others!

Healthcare Benefits: PPO Medical, Medical HSA, Prescription, Dental, Vision (spouse and dependent children), Telemedicine, FSA, Life, AD&D, Group Accident, LTD, STD, EAP, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Substance Abuse Professionals programming

Retirement Benefits: 401k and Union pension: the Company contributes to the WCT Pension for each hour for which compensation is paid to maximum of 2080 hours per calendar year

Paid Time Off: 0 mos - year 2 = 1.538 bi-weekly accrual w/ 40 yearly accrual cap

Paid Holidays: 8 paid holidays

Paid Sick Leave: 1 hour/per 30 hours for all FT employees

MV Transportation is committed to as policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Where permissible under applicable state and local law, applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test and background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment.

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