Bus Driver

Bus Driver

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Join our team and become our new full-time Bus Driver in the Public Works Department. Reporting to the Transportation Supervisor, this position provides safe, courteous, and dependable transportation to Niles residents along assigned bus routes, operating in accordance with Village and PACE policies and guidelines.

YOUR DAY TO DAY

• Conducts pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the assigned bus, verifying cleanliness and reporting damage, safety concerns, or maintenance needs.
• Applies defensive driving techniques continuously and observes all applicable federal, state, and Village safety regulations.
• Monitors passenger behavior throughout each route to minimize incidents and accidents.
• Greets and assists riders in a courteous and helpful manner, answering questions about routes and service.
• Tallies the number of passengers boarding the bus and records accurate ridership counts.
• Completes assigned routes safely and on schedule; performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications For Success

• Holds a valid CDL Class C license with a Passenger endorsement.
• Maintains a Driver’s License Court Purposes abstract reflecting a driving record in good standing for five (5) years or more.
• Possesses a current DOT card and passes a DOT physical.
• Completes all Village training and route orientation requirements.
• Lifts up to 20 pounds at a time and frequently carries objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Demonstrates the visual and hearing acuity needed to operate safely around emergency vehicles and assist passengers in need of help.

The Village of Niles is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary

$60,646 – $84,905

($29.16/hr. – $40.82/hr.)

(Starting salary typically no higher than the midpoint, DOQ)

Schedule

Monday – Friday

9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Apply By

October 5, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

Benefits

• Paid leave
• Health insurance
• IMRF pension & 457(b) retirement plans
• Niles Fitness Membership & wellness program
• Tuition reimbursement & professional development

Job Details

Category Public Works status Open posted September 14, 2026 2:45 PM closing October 5, 2026 5:00 PM

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