Shuttle Driver

Hourly Pay Range: $19.89 - $28.84 – The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

• Position:
  Shuttle Driver
• Location:
  
  Evanston, IL
• Part‑time (25 hours per week)
• Hours:
  
  Monday‑Friday, 5am – 10am
• Required Travel: no

Join our healthcare team as a Shuttle Driver at our state‑of‑the‑art hospital in Illinois. In this crucial role, you will be responsible for providing safe and efficient transportation services for hospital staff, patients, and visitors. The Shuttle Driver plays a key part in ensuring the smooth flow of personnel and materials within the hospital campus, contributing to a positive and supportive healthcare environment.

• Operate hospital shuttle vehicles safely and efficiently, following all traffic laws and regulations.
• Provide transportation services for hospital staff, patients, and visitors to designated locations on the hospital campus.
• Adhere to designated shuttle routes and schedules to ensure timely transportation services.
• Communicate any delays or disruptions to the Shuttle Operations Manager promptly.
• Provide courteous and professional customer service to passengers.
• Assist passengers with entering and exiting the shuttle, ensuring their safety and comfort.
• Conduct pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections of shuttle vehicles to ensure they are in good working condition.
• Report any mechanical issues or concerns to the appropriate personnel for maintenance.
• Maintain effective communication with the Shuttle Operations Manager and other shuttle drivers.
• Relay relevant information to passengers, such as changes in schedules or routes.
• Adhere to hospital policies and procedures related to shuttle operations.
• Uphold safety and security protocols to ensure the well‑being of passengers.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or Vocational Degree Required
• Certification: DOT Medical Card (Medical Examiner's Certificate – MEC) required.
• License Requirements:
  Valid Illinois Class C CDL driver’s license with passenger endorsement, or a valid Class C CDL or higher from another state with passenger endorsement, with the requirement to obtain an Illinois license within 90 days of hire.
• Within three (3) years of date of application or promotion, must not have been convicted of: a) driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, b) reckless driving, c) leaving the scene of an accident involving death or personal injury, d) drag racing, e) manslaughter, f) reckless homicide, g) reckless conduct from the use of a motor vehicle or other serious driving infractions/convictions.
• Valid driver's license for three (3) years prior to the date of application required.
• A good driving record subject to State driver motor vehicle verification to comply with Hospital insurance requirements required.
• Experience:
  
  1 year of experience driving a passenger van or bus (i.e. school bus, shuttle bus, passenger van) required.
• Unique or Preferred
  
  Skills:
• Knowledge:
  Vehicle Inspection and Safety Compliance
• Skills:
  
  Vehicle Control – executing precision maneuvers, including straight‑line backing, offset backing, and alley docking.
• Abilities:
  Decision Making – ability to make quick, safe decisions regarding lane changes, braking, and hazards.
• Pre‑Trip Inspection – proficiently checking fluid levels, tire tread/pressure, lights, and signals.

Medium work (exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and up to 30 lbs. of force frequently and up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects).

• Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan, which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance. (For AIP eligible positions)
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions)
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

EOE:
Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.