Bus Driver (Full-Time)

HANOVER TOWNSHIP FULL-TIME BUS DRIVER

Hanover Township, located in Cook County, Illinois, is currently accepting applications to fill a full-time 40-hour per week BUS DRIVER position for the Department of Aging Services. The Hanover Township Aging Services BUS DRIVERS are responsible for the transportation of older adults (55+) and people with disabilities (18+) to and from their residences to attend medical and personal appointments.

Hanover Township Aging Services Dial-A-Bus has a fleet of nine vehicles. The curb-to-curb service operates Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM and Saturdays 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, as well as occasional evenings. Transportation is provided for medical appointments, personal business, grocery shopping, regularly scheduled trips to shopping malls, etc.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsement required.
• Must have a current Department of Transportation physical card signed by a certified physician and at least two years' experience in transportation.
• The applicant must pass a DOT physical, background check, drug screen and have a clean driving record.
• Knowledge of the Hanover Township area and experience with older adults is a plus.

Experience and Skills:

• Candidates must possess excellent verbal communication skills, ability to read and interpret maps, patience in working with mature adults as well as disabled individuals who may have limitations in hearing, sight, or mobility.
• Must be comfortable operating a tablet utilizing dispatch software.
• Must complete training from PACE within sixty days of hire.
• This position is non-exempt with a pay rate of $20.00 per hour, Monday through Friday 7:30am – 3:30pm, 40 hours per week. Candidates must have a willingness to work occasional evenings and/or weekends as needed.

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

• Excellent benefits package including major medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Retirement PENSION through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
• 457(b) Plan Retirement Plan
• Yearly training allowance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 12 PAID Holidays per year
• 5 PAID Vacation Days after 30 days of employment (10 Vacation Days after one year of employment)
• 12 PAID Sick Days per year (accrue one sick day per month)
• 1 PAID Floating Holiday per calendar year
• Up to 40 hours of Paid Leave for All Workers