DRIVER - FULL TIME AND PART TIME OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE!

JOIN THE LEADING CHICAGO ADA PARATRANSIT PROVIDER IN CHICAGO!

WE ARE PROUD TO OFFER THESE GREAT BENEFITS TO OUR DRIVERS:

- GUARANTEED HOURS AND YEAR ROUND WORK

- FREE Life Insurance

• After 60 days, eligible for Health Insurance, Dental Insurance and Vision Insurance; YOU ONLY PAY 20% OF THE COST!

• Save for your retirement and THE COMPANY WILL MATCH YOUR 401K CONTRIBUTION

- PAID Vacation and Sick Time

- PAID TRAINING

- PAID Holidays

• Weekly ON SITE MASSAGES

• Enjoy Shift PREMIUMS

The primary function of the Paratransit DRIVER is to provide SCR’s customers/riders with door-to-door transportation in accordance with SCR's standard of excellence. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide door-to-door transportation for passengers using a SCR issued vehicle.
• Plan routes to destination, and evaluate alternatives for unexpected detours or emergencies.
• Pick up passengers in response to radio or telephone relayed request for service.
• Exhibit safe and defensive driving skills in accordance with SCR’s driver training.
• Follow proper procedure when transporting passengers including but not limited to: proper wheelchair securement and providing passenger assistance at entries and exits.
• Open and close doors for customers.
• Provide passenger with easy entry and exit at pick up and drop off locations.
• Maintain knowledge of proper methods to load and unload, distribute and secure passengers.
• Indicate completion of trip as instructed (e.g. through Mobile Data Terminal or Dispatch).
• Complies with local traffic regulations.  Evaluates and maintains proper speeds and distances based on road conditions and traffic conditions.
• Completes accident and/or incident reports.
• Collects and records appropriate cash receipts and fares.
• Completes Pre-trip and Post-trip inspections (e .g. records mileage, fuel level , vehicle defects, etc.).

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• Daily on-time performance
• Daily productivity (trips per hour)
• Your ability to follow the department Standard Operating Procedures
• Attendance
• Customer service and appearance

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be 23 years or older;
• Must hold a valid Illinois or Indiana Driver’s license; CDL is NOT required
• Must have held a valid Driver’s license for 5+ consecutive years;
• Must obtain a Court Purpose Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) 
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check;
• Customer service, verbal and written communication, and problem solving skills;