Bus Driver
Rotates driving one of three (3) Elk Grove Township buses (passenger units equipped with handicap lifts) within Township boundaries. Hours of operation are 9:00a.m. – 4:00p.m. Reports to Director of Administrative Services and works closely with Township Transportation team that book reservations and coordinates daily transportation process. Day-to-Day Operations: Review the itinerary each day prior to the start of the route Transport all senior citizens & disabled passengers requesting trips to dialysis, doctor appointments, shopping, senior centers, special trips, etc. Assist in coordinating passenger pick-up times and return trips home Keep Administrative personnel informed of any concerns about all passengers’ health and their ability to travel (e.g., ambulatory, confused, etc.). Safety Training: Complete training for First Aid and CPR/Defibrillator use Trained on passenger safety: handicap lift on all Township vehicles, including use of restraints for wheelchair hook-up(s) Maintenance: Perform safety checks (oil levels, conditions of tires, brake lights, mirrors, directionals, emergency brake) on the bus each morning before beginning route to ensure all are in good working order and communicate any safety/maintenance issues Fueling buses and recording usage amount for financial record-keeping Responsible for periodic bus cleaning throughout the year Skills: Excellent communication skills Able to interact with diverse groups of people Capable of following established rules & guidelines of transportation program Requirements: Hold a CDL with a ‘P’ (passenger) endorsement and keep CDL current Temperament to work with seniors and disabled bus passengers Other: Duties that may be assigned such as assiting with creating daily bus routes, occasional office work, distributing approved Township information to bus riders and being versed in other Township assistance programs Elk Grove Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, or handicap and complies with the provisions of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act.