GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS

This position is directly responsible for the transporting of camp staff and participants to and from special events and field trips. All trip destinations and departure/return times will be coordinated by the Transportation Supervisor, and/or the Program Administrator, Program Coordinators.

This is a seasonal position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

• Picks up camp staff and participants at campsite and transports to and from field trip destinations.
• Inform Transportation Supervisor and Bus Coordinator of any scheduled maintenance of busses.
• Works directly with Transportation Supervisor to ensure accuracy transportation schedule.
• Works directly with Camp Site Supervisor and Playground Instructors to ensure safe behavior with regard to camp participants.
• Assist staff with the supervision of camp participants while on field trips as needed.
• Transportation Supervisor will distribute transportation schedules on the Monday of each week, although changes may be made during the week depending upon various circumstances.
• While transporting camp staff and participants, Bus Drivers are expected to follow all policies and regulations set forth by the State of Florida, the School Board of Polk County and the City of Lakeland Parks and Recreation Department.
• May be required to work overtime or alternate hours as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs related work as required.
• Position may be designated Mission Critical by Department Director.

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE) AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a valid state of Florida Class B CDL with passenger endorsements.
• Must maintain a valid telephone number.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certification as a Polk County School Bus Driver.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of rules pertaining to a CDL driver's license.
• Knowledge of policies and regulations set forth by the State of Florida and School Board of Polk County.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires work that involves walking or sitting (driving) most of the time and exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis.
• The job risks exposure to extreme heat, blood borne pathogens, human waste and bright/dim light,
• The job requires normal visual acuity, field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of taste, sense of smell, depth perception and texture perception.

All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview, and/or any combination). Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone. Please check your e-mail and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders. Test times and locations to be announced.

The City of Lakeland is a drug free workplace. This position is considered a mandatory testing position, which is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. All City of Lakeland positions are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing. As a condition of employment you will be required to pass the pre-employment drug test in accordance with Florida Statute 440.102.

THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

There are no benefits available for full-time or part-time temporary employees.