Bus Driver; Summer Camp

Location

Community Center
100 E McDowell St
Matthews, NC 28105, USA

Camp FUNshine is held Monday – Friday

Pay Rate: $17 per hour

The Bus Driver Position is a seasonal position where the number of days per week and hours may vary, depending on the camp’s weekly schedule.

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for driving an activity bus to provide safe, efficient, and on-time transportation of summer camp participants and staff to and from specified designations while obeying all traffic laws about road and highway safety. This is a non-exempt seasonal, temporary position for the period of June 8th – August 7th with no benefits.

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the class.

• Drive activity bus to transport participants to and from specified destinations for tours and events in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, policies, regulations, administrative codes, and transportation operation guidelines.
• Ensure participant safety while on the activity bus and throughout the trip; park where loading and unloading are safe and easy.
• Obey all traffic laws, and observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses, including clearing the activity bus and evacuating students quickly in the event of an emergency.
• Evaluate boarding ease to assure passenger safety, provide a ground step, and assist passengers entering and exiting the vehicle.
• Keep the activity bus clean and free of any items that may present a safety problem.
• Maintain a safe operating vehicle by performing pre‑ and post‑inspection activities, including but not limited to checking for adequate fuel, oil, water, and air levels, and mechanical defects.
• Secure the assigned bus before leaving the vehicle at the conclusion of a run or route, including ensuring all participants have exited, parking the vehicle properly, making a visual inspection of the bus interior/exterior to check for damage, inspecting all seats and aisles for trash, participant belongings, and loose bus parts (armrests), and securing all windows and doors to protect the interior of the vehicle.
• Coordinate with direct supervisor on washing the vehicle.
• Transport only authorized participants.
• Accurately maintain records, as required by law and Town policy; report all incidents and accidents and participate in/meets all post‑accident drug testing requirements as required by Town policy.
• Require prompt, regular attendance in‑person and must be available to work on‑site, in‑person during scheduled hours and as directed.
• Perform related tasks as required.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all‑inclusive list.

• Thorough knowledge of safe driving practices and safety practices and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations as it relates to the position.
• Thorough knowledge of commercial vehicle operation and maintenance.
• Thorough knowledge of first aid, health standards, and hazards including the ability to administer first aid.
• General understanding of pre‑ and post‑trip procedures.
• General knowledge of cleaning procedures and practices.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow printed and electronic maps, route descriptions, and directions.
• Ability to operate vehicles, fire extinguishers, two‑way radios, and standard office equipment.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to communicate effectively sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions, to understand simple processes, and the routine operation of machines sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• Ability to meet requirements and physical standards prescribed by NC DMV.
• Ability and knowledge to utilize wheelchairs, tie‑downs, child safety…