Bus Driver

Job Title

Transportation Aide

Job Description

Under direction, the purpose of the position is to transport campers to and from various camp recreation activities and planned events. Employees in this classification are responsible for assisting any special needs campers in and out of the transportation vehicle. Objective is to provide safe transportation within the county for campers and recreation staff.

Essential Job Duties

The following duties are normal for this position.

• Operates transportation vehicle with heightened awareness of driving conditions and surroundings and in observance of established safety precautions and driving procedures.
• Stops vehicle at assigned locations and destinations, assists campers on and off vehicle; renders sensitive assistance to riders with special needs; assumes responsibility for the safety of all passengers.
• Familiarizes Transportation Aides with all phases of transportation and emergency evacuation.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Instructs children in safety precautions and practices; conducts emergency evacuation drills with students on buses, as needed. Maintains discipline on the bus; reports unruly behavior to camp administrator. Performs safety inspection of the bus prior to departure and reports defects or problems with vehicle to superior; monitors mechanical condition, e.g., gasoline, oil, fluids, tires, brakes. Works with camp staff to effectively and safely provide transportation to and from various camp outings.

The omission of specific statements of 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 or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Employee must possess and maintain a Valid CDL Class B Florida Driver's License and a clean driving record.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

High school diploma or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Valid CDL Class B Florida Driver's License with a clean driving record; prior experience driving bus for children is preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position may require individual to be seated for extended periods of time. Some heavy (45 pounds and over) lifting and carrying. Reaching, pulling, pushing, balancing, throwing. Ability to climb into cab of vehicle or equipment. Acceptable eyesight and hearing, with or without correction, is required. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.

Environmental Conditions

Employee may be subjected to varying and changing weather conditions as well as noise, fumes, gases, odors, slippery and uneven surfaces. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.

Benefits

The Village of Palm Springs offers a complete benefits package. General Benefits Information If Selected: Conditional Offer of Employment contingent upon Background Check, Physical, Drug Screen (if applicable) and if interviewing for PD, a Psych and Polygraph as well. PROBATION: All positions serve a one (1) year probationary period PENSION PLAN: FRS (Florida Retirement System)

• Mandatory 3% employee contribution of your gross salary
• Fully vested after eight (8) years

Health, Dental & Life Insurance Effective:

• Health insurance is with Humana HMO Premier Plan. In-network coverage ONLY. There is NO OUT OF NETWORK MEDICAL COVERAGE
• Dental Insurance is with Humana Traditional Preferred DPPO. Out of Network covered
• Weekly Payroll Deductions:
• Employee Only: $17.31/week
• Employee +1: $53.08/week
• Employee +2: $85.38/week
• Employee Family: $109.62/week

• Insurance coverage becomes effective the 1st of the month following 60th day of employment
• Group Life Insurance policy of $50,000 paid for by the Village for employees

Holidays: We have 13 paid holidays per year. Police Holiday is paid or comp'd at ten (10) hours for holiday except birthday which is at 8 hours. Birthday is an additional paid holiday but must be requested approved by supervisor, and taken in the same week as the birthday occurs. Personal Leave Time: Accrues weekly from hire date at the rate depending on length of time in service. PLT may be used, paid, after six (6) months.

Contact Information

Village of Palm Springs

Address: 226 Cypress Lane Palm Springs, Florida, 33461

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