Job Description
Job Description
Drivers provide curb-to-curb services from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday for people ages 60 and older. All buses are ADA compliant, and drivers are certified to operate lifts for wheelchair transports. Customer appointments are made on a first call, first serve basis. Almost 40,000 rides were provided last year.
Job Functions
- Adheres to safety procedures in compliance with Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and department policy and procedure at all times
- Inspects vehicles daily while also performing walk-around inspections using the provided tools
- Reports any potential safety and / or mechanical problems to dispatcher
- Complies with all local traffic regulations, as well as reporting any delays or accidents to dispatcher
- Regulates heating, lighting and ventilating systems for passenger comfort
- Provides curb-to-curb service at all times unless circumstances prevent such
- Maintains a friendly and courteous attitude towards customers and co-workers at all times
- Provides Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) transportation in accordance with ADA certification lift procedures
- Bus Driver is to transport passengers over specified routes to local or designated points within Thornton Township and designated facilities outside the township according to time schedule
Qualifications
All drivers must be 21 years of ageAll drivers must have a minimum C Class CDL license with passenger endorsementPossess and maintain a good driving recordMust successfully complete DOT physical and drug screening both at pre-placement and as necessary