Bus Driver

Job Details

Job Location:

DeKalb, IL 60115
Position Type:
Part Time
Salary Range: $15.00 - $18.00 Hourly
DeKalb Park District

SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Responsible for the safe transportation of program participants between Park District facilities, to special events or to field trip destinations. The bus driver is also responsible for inspecting the bus, maintaining vehicle records, and communicating maintenance needs.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Reports to Recreation Facilities Manager
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None

• Interacts with the general public, bus passengers and Park District staff in a professional and courteous manner.
• Follows all traffic rules and operates the bus in a safe manner.
• Ensures the bus is kept clean and inspects the vehicle before and after each use.
• Assists program participants and other bus passengers into and out of the vehicle, as necessary.
• Reports immediately any mechanical, maintenance or safety issues related to the bus to the Recreation Facilities Manager.
• Supports risk management efforts by identifying potential hazards and following established safety procedures.
• Completes all paperwork required by the Park District’s safety program and fleet maintenance procedures.
• Communicates by cell phone to Park District staff in the event of a medical emergency, significant behavioral situation, vehicle maintenance problem or other situation where assistance is needed during transportation.
• Provides first aid as needed.
• Presents a professional appearance and wear appropriate attire.
• Follows all district policies, procedures, and safety guidelines, including emergency behavior management procedures.

• Attends meetings and in-service trainings as necessary.
• Assists as a chaperone on field trips.
• Enforces safety rules with bus passengers.

• Minimum age of 21 years old.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Possess currently Illinois Driver’s License.
• Possess and maintain a good driving record, verified through the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office.
• At least 6 months of bus driving experience preferred.
• Certified in CPR and First Aid from an accredited organization or obtain certification with 2 months of employment.

• Ability to interact with co-workers, program participants and others in a professional, courteous manner.
• Ability to operate a bus in a safe manner. Knowledge of defensive driving techniques.
• Ability to demonstrate consistent attendance and on-time arrival to work.
• Ability to follow instructions and respond to supervisor direction.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holiday hours as needed.

The physical 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands, fingers, arms, legs, and feet;

reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or transfer up to fifty pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties associated with this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions while operating a bus and assisting passengers. The employee is occasionally exposed to cold, wet, humid and icy conditions, as well as varying traffic conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.