RECREATION BUS DRIVER - Addison Park District

Job Title: Recreation Bus Driver

Department: Recreation

Reports to: Recreation Supervisor, Youth Programming

Job Class: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Work Hours: Variable, dependent on the scheduling of field trips. Generally, M-F during the day.

Benefits: May include free program participation/attendance during the assigned field trips.

Compensation: $15.00 per hour

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Recreation Supervisor, Youth Programming, the Recreation Driver will participate in driving a 14-passenger bus to transport seniors and children who participate in various Park District Programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilizing the Park District 14 - passenger minibus, transports children participating in various Park District camp programs to and from assigned facilities.
• Utilizing the Park District 14 - passenger minibus, transports seniors participating in various Park District camp active adult and senior club programs to and from assigned facilities.
• May perform other transportation duties as assigned.
• Performs all safety inspections on the bus as required before and after bus use. Ensures the bus is safe for use each shift and reports any concerns immediately.
• During seasonal weather, ensures the bus is cleared of snow or debris and ready to use prior to the transportation shift.
• Ensures the safety of all patrons on the bus and reports any incidents to the supervisor.
• Performs other duties and functions as directed.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Adheres to all policies and procedures outlined in the Policy and Procedure Manual, Personnel Policy Manual, and Safety Manual.
• Adheres to all rules of the road and local driving laws.
• Ensures daily cleanliness of bus. Reports further cleaning to Custodial Supervisor as needed.
• Promotes a positive and friendly work environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Successfully passed a criminal and state driving record review from the State.
• CPR/First aid certified upon hire.
• Successfully passed post-offer physical exam including vision screening for company vehicle use.

Competencies:

• Ability to cooperate with and interpret Park District philosophies in relation to governmental, public, and private groups or agencies, and to the general public.
• Ability to work harmoniously with fellow employees, patrons, community groups and other units of local government.
• Ability to work in a team atmosphere, promoting positive work relations with both internal and external customers.
• Proficiency to read and write in English and organize effectively.
• Capacity to maintain self-control and composure in difficult situations.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• The work area is both indoors and outdoors, in a smoke-free environment with controlled temperature and fluorescent lighting and outdoors in various weather conditions while operating the company vehicle.
• Frequent sitting while operating a motor vehicle. Some walking outside vehicle into schools may be required.