Summer Camp Bus Driver

Salary : $17.26 - $25.36 Hourly

Location : Lakeland, FL

Job Type : Full Time Temporary

Job Number : 8085-2025

Department : Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts

Division : Summer Camp 0905120000

Opening Date : 02 / 04 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit : NA

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, Program Coordinators, and / or the Program Administrator.

This is a seasonal position.

Please note this posting is "Continuous" and can close at ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Picks up camp staff and participants at the campsite and transports them to and from field trip destinations.
• Informs Transportation Supervisors and Bus Coordinators of any scheduled maintenance of buses.
• Works directly with the Transportation Supervisor to ensure the accuracy of the transportation schedule.
• Works directly with Camp Site Supervisor and Playground Instructors to ensure safe behavior concerning camp participants.
• Assists staff with the supervision of camp participants while on field trips as needed.
• Distributes transportation schedules on Monday each week, although changes may be made during the week depending on 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.
• Position designated Mission Critical by Department Director.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS :

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

WORKING ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

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.

Do you posses a Class A or B Driver's License with passenger endorsements?

Do you currently hold a Polk County School Bus Driver certification?

By clicking "Yes" below, I understand that all relevant work experience MUST be entered in the "Work Experience" section on my application. In addition, all current City of Lakeland employees must list all previous City of Lakeland work experience in the "Work Experience" section of the application. Failure to complete the "Work Experience" section will disqualify you from the application process.

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Salary : $17 - $25