Relief Transit Driver

Job overview

The Relief Transit Driver role is onsite in Quincy, IL, and pays $24.25–$28.78 per hour. The position operates transit buses on City and nearby roadways according to established routes and schedules for the City of Quincy. The driver transports passengers safely and supports accessible transit service by assisting with boarding, operating wheelchair lifts when needed, monitoring passenger safety, and maintaining vehicle and route records. The role also includes vehicle inspections, reporting mechanical issues, and refueling.

What you'll do

• Operate transit buses on established routes and schedules
• stop at designated areas and assist passengers with boarding
• operate wheelchair lifts as required
• ensure accurate fare payment
• monitor passenger behavior and safety
• provide transfers, schedules, maps, directions, and other information
• inspect vehicles before and after routes
• report mechanical problems and traffic accidents
• refuel buses
• maintain passenger usage records.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

quincy il

city of quincy

relief transit driver

transit bus

passenger service

wheelchair lift

class b cdl

passenger endorsement

vehicle inspection

$24.25–$28.78/hr

adams county residency

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Two positions; requires an Illinois Class B CDL with Passenger Endorsement and a DOT medical examiner’s certificate or ability to obtain one; must reside in Adams County, Illinois within six months of employment.

About the employer

City of Quincy is hiring for this role. Industry: Bus and Other Motor Vehicle Transit Systems. Sector: 48.