Summer Camp Bus Driver

Job Title

This position is directly responsible for transporting camp staff and participants to and from special events and field trips.

The position is classified as part time, but could receive full time hours. This is a seasonal position, tentatively beginning in June 2026. 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 supervising camp participants 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, Recreation, & Cultural Arts Department.
• May be required to participate in and/or facilitate training to support departmental or City initiatives and requirements.
• May be required to work overtime or alternate hours as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.
• Position is designated as Mission Critical.

Additional Functions: Performs related work as required.

Qualifications (Education, Training and Experience)

• Must possess a valid State of Florida Class B CDL with passenger endorsements.

Special Requirements: Must possess and maintain a valid telephone number.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Knowledge:

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

Working Environment/Physical Requirements:

• The job requires walking or sitting (driving) most of the time and exerting up to 10 pounds of force regularly.
• 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, taste, 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.

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.

Please indicate which valid state of Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL) you possess.