C.E.F.S. Central Illinois Public Transit/Effingham Public Transportation is hiring a full-time Dispatcher/Driver based in the Effingham office. The dispatch responsibilities will include scheduling transportation requests, coordination/monitoring of daily routes, management of contract routes, vehicle and driver assignments, maintaining communications with driver and operations, validation of daily trip sheets, and ensuring accuracy of records. Driver responsibilities include serving the public transportation needs with care to ensure the safety of the customers and vehicles and provide exceptional customer service.
Dispatch hours are Monday through Friday with variable shifts between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. as needed. Driving hours will vary based on need and location but will typically vary Monday – Friday between 5:30 A.M. to 8:30 P.M. with a minimum of two days a month in driver capacity. A generous benefit package includes vacation time, sick time, flex time, paid holidays, health insurance, vision, dental, 403(b)-retirement plan and new hire incentive of $1,000.
Preferred candidates should possess strong computer skills, customer service aptitude, numerical and analytical skills, ability to think creatively, logical reasoning and problem-solving skills. High School Diploma or equivalent is required, Associate’s preferred. Candidates must be willing to obtain a CDL with passenger endorsement within the first year of employment with agency provided training.
Must pass pre-employment requirements, background check, drug test and physical. Applications must be sent to C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation, P.O. Box 928, Effingham, IL, 62401 Attention: Personnel. Applications accepted until position is filled and are available at the C.E.F.S. Central Office at 1805 South Banker in Effingham or agency website at www.cefseoc.org. Call 217-342-2193 Ext. 162 for more information.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.28 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person