Shuttle Driver

Position Highlights

Position: Shuttle Driver
Location: Evanston, IL
Full Time/Part Time: Part-time (20 hours per week)
Hours: Monday-Friday, 2:30pm – 6:30pm

Job Summary

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.

What You Will Do

• 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
• Aid 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

What You Will Need

• Education: High School Diploma or Vocational Degree Required
• Certification: DOT Medical Card (Medical Examiner's Certificate – MEC) required
• Licenses: 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
• 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

Physical Demands

Medium work (exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 30 lbs. of force frequently and or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects)

Benefits

• Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan, which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Variety of Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retail Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

About the Role

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

Company Information

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.