Bus Driver PT

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Bus Driver PT is responsible for transporting children & adults to & from Park District programs, daily cleaning of the bus, completing daily vehicle safety inspections & reporting any vehicle problems to the immediate supervisor. This is a PT-2 position with benefits listed below.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES:

• None

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Transport children and adults to and from Park District programs safely and on time

• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the Park District vehicle, both inside and out

• Obey all State of Illinois traffic laws governing bus operation

• Conduct daily vehicle safety inspections

• Report all vehicle and passenger problems to the supervisor

• Maintain driver's license status

• Actively uphold and contribute to the Wilmette Park District Comprehensive and Strategic Plan, including the Guiding Principles and Strategic Priorities.

• Actively contribute to the Park District's sustainability goals.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Actively support the safety program that will effectively control and reduce accidents.

• Obey the practical safety rules, regulations, and procedures established by the Wilmette Park District safety program that are pertinent to the activities conducted by the department.

• Become familiar with and follow safety procedures of the Wilmette Park District including, but not limited to, fire, severe weather, and evacuation procedures.

• Promptly report all unsafe actions, practices, or conditions observed to immediate supervisor and Human Resources and Risk Manager.

• Attend and participate in required safety trainings.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); job-related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret blueprints, schematics, and construction documents finished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• Strong organization and communication skills, with attention to detail and problem-solving.

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to effectively present information to necessary team members and contractors.

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as bus schedules, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, schedules, and procedural manuals

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:

Possess computer skills with the ability to learn and use new computer software. The Park District uses Microsoft Office Suite, Wrike for project and content management, Paycom for payroll processing, Incode for financial record/budget management, and RecTrac for program registration/facility booking.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Maintain a Class B Commercial Driver's License with air-brake and passenger endorsements OR:

• Maintain a Class B Commercial Driver's License with a passenger endorsement to drive a non-air-brake bus

• Must possess CPR/First Aid certificates within three months of hiring, provided by the Park District.

• Complete annual District trainings including, but not limited to, Sexual Harassment Training and Avoiding Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens annually and Mandated Reporter every three years.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stoop, kneel, or crouch

• The employee is frequently required to talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; and reach with hands and arms.

• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit; climb or balance; and push/pull objects.

• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• General work area is indoors, in a smoke-free environment, with controlled temperature and fluorescent lighting.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

HOURS:

• Normal working hours during the school year (August through June) are Monday through Thursday, 2:00 pm to 4:15 pm, and Friday, 1:00 pm to 4:15 pm, averaging 12.25 hours per week.

• Additional hours may be required for school-day-off trips, typically Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Dates and times vary with the school calendar.

• Summer camp hours (June through August) are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, averaging 20 to 35 hours per week.

• General hours of duty will be approved by the Maintenance Supervisor

PT-2 Employee Benefits