Driver

Job overview

The Driver role is a full-time, onsite, entry-level position in Harrisburg, IL. Starting pay is $19 per hour, with a $500 incentive after successful completion of a minimum three-month training period. Rides Mass Transit District provides transportation for federal and state programs. The driver transports passengers while providing customer-focused service and assisting clients as needed, including wheelchair securement. The role includes structured training and requires obtaining a commercial driver's license with passenger and air brake tests within one month of employment.

What you'll do

• Operate vehicles to transport passengers
• assist clients as needed, including wheelchair securement
• complete required driver training
• obtain a CDL with passenger and air brake tests within one month
• comply with DOT physical and safety requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

driver

passenger transportation

rides mass transit district

harrisburg il

full-time

entry-level

cdl training

customer service

$19 per hour

$500 training incentive

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Group health, vision, dental, and life insurance
• up to 25 paid vacation days
• 13 paid holidays
• sick and personal leave
• IMRF retirement plan
• 457(b) account with 2% employer match.

Why this role

Entry-level role with training provided; applicants must be at least 21 and meet driving record, background, and DOT physical requirements.

About the employer

Rides Mass Transit District is hiring for this role. Industry: Special Needs Transportation. Sector: 48.