DO YOU ALREADY HAVE A CURRENT SCHOOL BUS ENDORSEMENT?  

IF YOU ANSWERED YES, THEN BE A CPS SCHOOL VAN DRIVER AND GET A $1,000 SIGN ON BONUS!!!!

Seeking flexibility? - We have Morning, Afternoon and Split shifts available

Enjoy Weekends, Holidays and Nights off

MUST BE AT LEAST 23 YRS. OLD.

MUST HAVE HELD A VALID ILLINOIS DRIVER’S LICENSE FOR 3 CONSECUTIVE YEARS. 

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The primary function of the School Van Driver Driver - Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is to provide SCR’s Chicago Public School customers/riders with door-to-door transportation in accordance with SCR standards of excellence. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide door-to-door transportation for passengers using 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 Driver’s license;
• Must have held a valid Driver’s license for three (3) consecutive years;
• Must have a valid social security card;
• Must have a Court Purpose Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) with no more than one (2) moving violation in the past three (3) years; Bring you MVR with you to your interview
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check;
• Customer service, verbal and written communication, and problem solving skills;