Bus driver

• Serves as Bus Driver at the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired (ISVI) and performs a variety of semi-skilled tasks involved in the maintenance and operation of the automotive equipment
• Monitors the ongoing maintenance of State-owned vehicles assigned to ISVI
• Performs simple repairs and adjustments to vehicles as needed
• Operates mowing equipment, tractors, snowplows, and other motorized equipment
• Completes documents and reports, including daily attendance forms, overtime requests, time off requests, travel and expense request forms, emails, etc., utilizing a variety of software and automated computer systems
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of high school
• Requires one (1) year’s experience in performing a variety of semiskilled mechanical and manual tasks in the maintenance and operations of automotive or related maintenance equipment
• Requires a valid commercial driver’s license for a minimum of two years– Class B CDL
• Requires a valid passenger endorsement and school bus permit
• Requires ability to acquire air brakes certification from Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) within one month of being hired
• Must meet Illinois School for the Visually Impaired health and safety requirements
• Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law

Bilingual skills welcome

• A Pension Program
• Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
• Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)