Summer Camp Bus Driver

The following duties are illustrative for this position.  The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.  Other duties may be required and assigned.  

• Participates in orientation training.  Becomes familiar with and implements camp policies, procedures, and philosophy as stated in the Summer Camp Staff Manual and learns the role of the Summer Camp Bus Driver.
• Transports registered participants to and from field trips, following a preplanned route according to a definite time schedule.
• Regulates heating equipment and ventilation of bus for comfort of passengers.
• Drives bus carefully and in compliance with traffic regulations.
• Assumes responsibility for the safety of school children in loading, unloading and transporting them to and from Summer Camp field trips and Summer Camp locations.
• Instructs children in safety precautions and practices.
• Signals children when to cross street or highway and assures that children are safely across upon departure from bus.
• Maintains discipline; reports unruly behavior to Summer Camp director or to Special Events Coordinator.
• Inspects and sweeps bus.
• Checks water, gas, oil and mechanical condition before leaving on run. Reports delays and accidents.
• Keeps operational records and makes simple reports.
• Reports defects or problems with vehicle to shop supervisor.
• Assures bus meets regular maintenance schedules.
• Other duties may be required and assigned.

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, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of traffic and highway safety rules and regulations, and of the precautions necessary to avoid accidents.

Skills and Abilities to:  

• Ability to operate a bus in a safe and economical manner.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions and to perform work requiring good physical condition.
• Ability to relate to Summer Camp staff members, City personnel, registered participants and school system personnel.
• Ability to complete various forms and records, including updated route sheets, time sheets, field trip forms, incident and accident reports, etc.
• Ability to serve as a positive role model for campers, including attitude, punctuality, treating others with respect, sportsmanship, etc.
• Ability to work as part of a team to ensure that all camper's needs are met in a fair and appropriate way.
• Ability to remain calm and act resourcefully in an emergency and in stressful situations.

 Education and/or Experience:

• Must be employed by the Saint Lucie County School Board as a School Bus Driver.
• Graduation from high school or completion of GED.
• Completion of first aid and driving courses. Training on highway safety rules and regulations. Completion of a performance test in school bus operation.
• Must be able to work the entire camp session. 
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.

Licenses, Certifications, Registrations:

• State of Florida Driver's and DOT license.

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 talk and hear, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.  The Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Salary : $15