Position Type:
Recreation/Day Trip Bus Driver
Date Posted:
4/24/2023
Location:
Various Park District Facilities
TITLE: Day Trip Bus Driver
REPORTS TO: Recreation Supervisor
DIVISION: Recreation Services
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
CATEGORY: Part time
PAY RATE: $20.00-$22.00/B.O.Q.
LAST REVISED: April 2023
SUMMARY
The driver is responsible for the safe transportation of individuals to and from day trips. Drivers are required to assist participants and supervisors on the trip.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School diploma or equivalent required, must be 21 years old.
- Works hours are as needed per trip enrollment, at 8-10 hours per day, approximately two days a month, depending on registration for trips.
- Driver’s hours vary with morning, afternoon and evening hours and the needs of the program.
- Ability to work independently with general direction from immediate supervisor.
- Respond to routine customer inquiries regarding services of the district.
- Remain calm under pressure and maintain records in a timely and accurate manner.
- Ability to cooperate with and interpret Park District philosophies in relation to governmental, public, and private groups and agencies and the general public.
- CPR/AED Certification
- Valid drivers’ license and vehicle insurance
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Vehicle inspections (pre/post trip inspections)
- Be a cautious driver, following all the rules of the road.
- Complete required cleaning and maintenance checklists, passenger lists, and PDRMA vehicle forms as needed.
- Greet program participants upon arrival and ensure the bus is accessible.
- Perform the job safely and compliance with the district policies, procedures, work and safety rules and the employee policy manual.
- Report any concerns or questions to supervisor.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
- Respond to patrons’ complaints and suggestions.
- Attend staff meetings as requested.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL CONSIDERATIONS
- Must have upper extremities and fine motor skills to adjust mirrors, operate gear shift, steering wheel, and items on the dashboard.
- Must be able to apply pressure to gas and brake pedal.
- Must be able to turn head to check for blind spots, have vision to monitor surroundings, hearing ability to notice emergency vehicles, and ability to operate door for entry of passengers.
- Unloading supplies from buses and transporting them into locations.
- May frequently be required to walk, sit, talk, and hear.
- Must have specific vision abilities required for this job; close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS
Worker must be able to work:
- Effectively under stress of deadlines and complaints
- Independently
- Under supervision and direction of supervisor(s)
- Cooperatively with fellow staff, general public, contractors, vendors, community groups, and media in a proper manner
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
Worker may be:
- In and out of controlled temperatures occasionally throughout the day
- Required to work in all elements of weather.
- Occasionally exposed to elevated noise levels produced by large crowds, live music, DJs, landscape maintenance equipment and/or power tools
- Occasionally at job sites where dust, pollen, molds etc. may be present
CONGNITIVE CONSIDERATIONS
Worker must be able to:
- Train and/or pass on other prudent safety and other work-related practices to co-workers.
- Use basic math, reading and writing skills.
- Follow step-by-step procedures and obtain appropriate end results.
- Exhibit good problem-solving abilities.
- Communicate effectively and respond appropriately to the needs of internal and external contacts.
- Project a positive image and neat appearance to visitors of the park district
If at any time during the course of employment the employee is unable to perform the duties, function or considerations outlined in this job description, the immediate supervisor should be informed.