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
• Full Time/Part Time:
  Part-time (20 hours per week)
• Hours:
  
  Monday-Friday, 2:30pm – 6:30pm
• Required Travel: no

Job Summary:

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 wellbeing 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.

Physical Demands: Medium work (exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 30 lbs. of force frequently and/or 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.