Bus Driver

Job Details:
Level: Experienced |

Location:

Pottawatomie Community Center - St. Charles, IL 60174 | Position Type:
Part Time | Education Level: High School or GED Equivalent | Salary: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour | Shift: Flexible (including Weekends/Holidays)

Deliver high quality recreation services for residents, visitors and the St. Charles community by adhering to the District’s safety and administrative policies and procedures.

• Friendly and positive personality, productive, showing initiative.
• Effective written and oral communicator.
• Reliable and safety‑minded.
• Minimum high school diploma with a CDL Class B License and Passenger Endorsement.
• Minimum 21 years of age with at least 1 year of driving experience.
• Desire to transport preschool‑aged children through adults.
• Work record demonstrating reliability and positive attitude.
• Knowledge of defensive driving techniques.
• Knowledge of bus operations and maintenance.

• Follow all departmental safety rules that pertain to the duties performed and support all aspects of Park District’s safety and risk management program.
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with residents, colleagues, the public, PDRMA and other agencies or organizations as delegated.
• Recommend improvements and efficiencies to better accomplish individual and district goals in the best interests of the St. Charles Park District community.
• Comply with park district policies and administrative procedures.

• Complete a vehicle inspection and vehicle maintenance check list before driving any Park District vehicle.
• Report any mechanical or maintenance malfunctions related to the vehicle.
• Work harmoniously with the general public, passengers, supervisor and fellow employees.
• Complete and pass the Park District’s Bus Driving program prior to driving any Park District vehicle.
• Demonstrate good safety awareness and judgment.
• Follow all traffic direction and traffic rules.
• Transport or transfer participants to designated locations.
• Pick up and drop off the Park District bus at the Primrose Service Center.
• Follow directions and maps to designated locations.
• Perform all job tasks within the rules and guidelines of the St. Charles Park District’s safety program.

• Enforce safety rules with all participants on the bus.
• Turn in all necessary paperwork at the beginning and completion of each trip.

The position requires a range of physical activities including sitting, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping/kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling/feeling, and standing. The role may involve frequent sitting, walking, and standing, with occasional climbing and balancing. Strength requirement: ability to handle 1‑30 lbs. Hearing and vision requirements are such that the employee can safely perform duties, with or without assistive devices or glasses.

He St Charles Park District is an equal opportunity employer under all state and federal laws and regulations. The job responsibilities are subject to accommodations pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you require assistance or accommodation with the application process, please contact the Business Department at 630‑584‑1055.

Part‑Time Category III employees receive the following benefits:

• District Incentives
• Paid Training
• Discounts for Programs