Shuttle Driver

• 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

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.