What are the responsibilities and job description for the ORD Transport Driver position at O'Hare Personal Valet (OPV)?
Overview
Join our dynamic transportation team as an ORD Transport Driver, where your energy and commitment will keep our community moving safely and efficiently. In this vital role, you will be responsible for transporting our team, to various destinations while ensuring their safety and comfort. Your expertise in driving a variety of vehicles, adherence to traffic laws, and exceptional customer service skills will make a positive impact every day. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to community mobility and safety through reliable transportation services.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate transit buses, school buses, vans, or specialized vehicles such as wheelchair-accessible transport units in accordance with all traffic laws and transportation safety regulations.
- Provide excellent customer service by assisting passengers with boarding, including wheelchair assistance and behavior management when necessary.
- Ensure passenger safety by following emergency response procedures for transportation and conducting regular vehicle inspections before trips.
- Respond quickly to traffic changes or unexpected delays by adjusting routes or schedules while maintaining communication with dispatch or supervisors.
- Follow all vehicle codes, school policies, and local laws related to commercial driving and passenger transport.
- Assist with heavy lifting when necessary for loading or unloading equipment or luggage safely.
- Maintain accurate logs of trips, passenger counts, and incident reports to ensure compliance with transportation safety standards.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of traffic laws, vehicle codes, and state and local commercial driving laws essential for safe operation.
- Familiarity with emergency stop procedures, defensive driving techniques, and transportation safety regulations.
- Drug free/Monthly testing. Clean driving record for 3 years, accidents and tickets
- Excellent customer service skills coupled with clear writing skills for documentation purposes.
Join us as an ORD Transport Driver and be part of a dedicated team committed to safe, reliable transportation that makes a difference in people's lives every day!
Pay: $22.22 - $30.38 per hour
Expected hours: 47.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $30