Summary and General Statement of Duties

Looking for a fun summer job? LASER is looking for Summer Camp bus drivers! If you want to create awesome summer memories for our community...this is the position for you!

General Statement of Duties
Under the direction of the Program Administrator and Executive Director, the Bus Driver will be responsible for transporting participants between the childcare site and field trip destinations. All staff members will be expected to exemplify the Vision and Mission of LASER.

Distinguishing Features of the Class and Illustrative Examples of Work

Distinguishing Features of the Class
An employee in this class operates an activity bus with a GVWR over 26,000 pounds to transport participants to and from local attractions and field work as related to a day camp program. Work is performed under the immediate supervision of the Program Administrator and general supervision of the Executive Director. Work is reviewed for ability to follow directions and timely, accurate completion of assigned tasks. Positions in this classification are not exempt from overtime pay.

Illustrative Examples of Work

• Transport children and other passengers to and from attractions;
• Obey all traffic laws;
• Perform inspections of the bus before and after each route and report any issues to the appropriate personnel;
• Maintain a clean bus at all times;
• Ensure the safety of all passengers;
• Assist passengers with getting on and off the bus as needed;
• Maintain a safe environment;
• Attend safety meetings as required;
• Provide emergency response as per training when necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities and Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to properly operate an activity
• Knowledge of mechanical and operating systems, ability to recognize and find a solution for minor maintenance and safety concerns, and report any major maintenance issues or unsafe conditions to the appropriate Supervisor;
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions;
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships and work independently.
• Ability to consistently follow through with scheduled work hours.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Work in this position is light work (exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amounts of force constantly to move objects). Physical activities include balancing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, crawling, turning, reaching, standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions for the purpose of driving an activity bus. The employee must have the visual acuity to drive a vehicle and will be exposed to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions and contact with potentially infectious bodily fluids.

This position requires a part-time work schedule. Drivers will be expected to work Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays (3 days/week) starting week of July 10th to the week of August 21, with additional days July 6th and August 29. Each work day is approximately 3-5 hours. Pay rate is $200/day regardless of length of work time, without exceeding 5 hours per day.

Position Qualifications

• Completion of high school or equivalent preferred; a valid Washington Commercial Driver License, Class B with a P (Passenger) endorsement required; ideal candidates will be at least 21 years old;
• Applicant should possess First Aid/CPR/AED certification
• Selected candidates must submit to and pass a background check to employment.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $200.00 per day

Schedule:

• Day shift

Experience:

• School bus driving: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• CDL Class B w/ Passenger Endorsement (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Seattle, WA 98115: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person