Bus Driver PT

The Wilmette Park District offers Summer Short-term staff the following benefits: Individual Seasonal Beach and Pool Pass, one (1) parking decal for Gillson Beach (over 16 years of age only), and Individual Center Fitness Club Membership for June – August 2026.

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Bus Driver PT is responsible for transporting children and adults to and from Park District programs, daily cleaning of the bus, completing daily vehicle safety inspections, and reporting any vehicle problems to the immediate supervisor. This is a short-term position.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Transport children and adults to and from Park District programs safely and on time

• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the Park District vehicle, both inside and out

• Obey all State of Illinois traffic laws pertaining to driving a bus

• Conduct daily vehicle safety inspections

• Report on all vehicle & passenger problems to the supervisor

• Maintain driver's license status

• Actively contribute to the Park District's sustainability goals

• Perform other related duties as assigned, based on agency needs

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Actively support the safety program that will effectively control and reduce accidents

• Obey the practical safety rules, regulations, and procedures established by the Wilmette Park District safety program that are pertinent to the activities conducted by the department

• Become familiar with and follow the safety procedures of the Wilmette Park District, including, but not limited to, fire, severe weather, and evacuation procedures

• Promptly report all unsafe actions, practices, or conditions observed to the immediate supervisor, Human Resources/Risk Management division

• Attend and participate in required safety training

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or job-related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Maintain a Class B Commercial Driver's License with air-brake and passenger endorsements OR:

• Maintain a Class B Commercial Driver's license with a passenger endorsement to drive a non-air-brake bus

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• The ability to accept written and oral instructions

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as bus schedules, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, schedules, and procedural manuals

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Occasionally required to stand and walk

• Frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; push/pull objects; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell

• Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

• Maintain close supervision of children when assisting in programs

• The noise level of the work environment is usually loud

• Must be available during the hours of 8 am and 4 pm during the summer season

• Non-summer hours and days of work may vary and are based upon programming needs

• Drivers are required to arrive 30 minutes to 1 hour before their scheduled route to complete pre-trip inspections and/or heat the bus

HOURS:

• Typical hours: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

• Weekly hours: 15 to 30 hours based on camp schedule

Salary : $25 - $35