Bus Driver (As Needed)

HANOVER TOWNSHIP is hiring --
“AS NEEDED” BUS DRIVER!

The “AS NEEDED BUS DRIVER” role fills in for Drivers, as needed, due to planned or unplanned time off and position vacancies as well as occasional shuttle service assistance on evenings or weekends.

Hanover Township, located in Cook County, Illinois, is currently accepting applications to fill an “AS NEEDED” 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.  

This position is non-exempt with a pay rate of $19.00 per hour.  Candidates must have a willingness to work occasional evenings and/or weekends as needed.  

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.

Please submit a resume or employment application to Aging Services Transportation Manager, Dino Kazeos, at [email protected].  A copy of the complete job description can be found at https://www.hanover-township.org.  Hanover Township is an equal opportunity employer. 

BENEFITS:

• Up to 40 hours of Paid Leave for All Workers per year.


• Paid training provided by Hanover Township.


• Access to Hanover Township’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP).


• Membership in Consumers Credit Union.