Bus Driver

Vancouver Parks and Recreation programs utilize bus drivers, who have valid CDL license, to transport youth on field trips at any one of our Youth, Teen, Playground or Sensory Camp programs.
 
Schedule: M-F 8 am to 5 pm; schedule varies depending on camp/program

Pay Range: $15.14 - $18.00 per hour
                      
Camp dates:
June 25 through August 31, 2018. Finalized work schedule and field trip itinerary will be determined in early to mid-June.
 
Application Process:

• Complete the entire job application and answer supplemental questions.
• Attach required documents, if applicable.
• Submit your application before the due date and time.
• Receive confirmation email.  If you do not receive a confirmation email following submission, check your junk/spam mail.  Contact HR Assistant Liz Penner at liz.penner@cityofvancouver.us or (360) 487-8411 immediately.

• Communicate and work well with all program participants, other city staff, parents and any individuals contacted in the course of work.
• Must be constantly interacting with participant(s).  There are too many opportunities for behavior problems to not be attentive at all times.
• Must take initiative to help where needed; will be assigned to help with a group on field trips.
• Respond to public inquiries regarding program guidelines in a positive, professional manner.
• Be aware of and utilize proper safety precautions in all aspects of this job.
• Assist with administrative functions such as, making weekly/monthly reports on incidents, bus log, vehicle checklist and mileage log, making accident/discipline reports regarding assigned participant(s)/group (and communicating these reports to the site leader).
• Assist in developing positive public relations.
• Attend staff meetings and required trainings.
• Assist in providing a safe program and environment for participants and staff.  Understand and implement City of Vancouver Parks and Recreation Department operating principles, policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as required through assigned program(s).
• Prepare and review routes to given field trip destinations prior to field trip. Discuss with site leader(s)/appropriate staff.
• Submit timesheets/paperwork per required guidelines and deadlines in staff handbook.
• Be responsible for assisting with group activities once at field trip locations.

Education and Experience

• Must have background/experience working with assigned population (Youth 5-10 yrs., Teens 11-15 yrs., youth with disabilities 5-12 yrs). Previous experience working with people with special needs is required.
• A combination of education, training and experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work may be considered on a case by case basis.

• Must be 24 years or older.
• Current CDL license and proof of insurance.
• Current CPR/First Aid card required by the day of scheduled work assignment.
• Successful completion of a background check.
• Bloodborne pathogen training.
• Current Crisis Prevention Institute Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training or ability to acquire within 30 days.
• Additional training/certification as required by department or position provided at no charge, but actual training time is not paid time (condition of employment).

• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with the public, program participants, other city employees and other individuals contacted within the course of work.
• Monitor and interact with a large, diverse group of participants.
• Incorporate assigned participant(s) into group activities.
• Be aware of and respond to each participant's physical and emotional needs.
• Simplify complex tasks to meet participant's needs.
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Ability to listen and carry-out instructions both written and verbal.
• Comply with policies and procedures of Parks and Recreation programs/area of assignment.
• Work a flexible schedule.

This position is subject to successful completion of a pre-employment reference check and a basic criminal background check.
 
The 'Work Experience' and/or 'Education' sections of your application must clearly describe how you meet the qualifications for this position as listed above.
A resume or position description will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
For questions about the job announcement, call: 360-487-8417.
For technical help with online application, call 1-877-204-4442.
Application Help: http://www.cityofvancouver.us/hr/page/general-applicant-information.
Announcement information can be made available in an alternative format by calling 711 (Relay Operator for the Deaf).
 
The City of Vancouver is a TOBACCO FREE/DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
 
The City of Vancouver is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We strive to create a working environment that includes and values employees from all races, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age or any other condition protected by federal, state or local law.
 
In conjunction with the Americans with Disabilities Act, disability will be considered only in context of an applicant's ability to perform essential functions of the job and to determine reasonable accommodation.  The physical demands described in this job announcement 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. 
 
This announcement is meant only as a general descriptive recruitment guide. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract and is not a complete description of the job.