Bus Driver
Bartow, FL  / Lake Wales, FL  / Winter Haven, FL 
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Posted 5 days ago
Job Description
Duration:  3 to 6 months
Shift Hours: 8am – 5pm
BG Check Required: Yes

Job Description:
  • Must have the physical, developmental and mental ability to perform job tasks, work efforts, responsibilities and duties of the job illustrated. The job description herein provides for the range of duties to be performed for this position. It is not intended to reflect all duties that are required within this position.
  • Primarily performs skilled work in the operation of light and heavy school buses used in transporting participants to and from the Polk County Summer Recreation Program. Assists in preparing, organizing and supervising children in the summer recreation program as assigned.
Role & Responsibilities:
  • Transports participants to and from daily activities and field trips.
  • Drives bus carefully and in compliance with traffic regulations.
  • Assumes responsibility for the safety of participants in loading, unloading, and transporting them to and from daily activities and field trips.
  • Instructs participants in safety precautions and practices.
  • Maintains discipline.
  • Reports unruly behavior to Site Supervisor.
  • Assures that accountability of participants is maintained at all times.
  • Inspects and sweeps bus on a daily basis.
  • Checks water, gas, oil, and mechanical conditions daily.
  • Keeps operational records. Assures bus meets maintenance schedules.
  • Reports defects, problems, and/or accidents to Recreation Supervisor and the Risk Management Division immediately (accidents).
  • Assists Site Supervisor in operation of summer recreation program as assigned.
  • Responsible for ensuring safe play, recreation rules are observed and that disciplinary measures are carried out according to established division policies and procedures (i.e.: enforces rules and regulations, maintains safeguards against accidents and instructs children in safe use of equipment).
  • Attends staff meetings.
  • May assist in planning and implementing activities.
  • Provides information about activities and field trips to parents and citizens.
  • Performs related duties as required.
Required Skills:
  • Knowledge of traffic and highway safety rules and regulations, and precautions necessary to avoid accidents.
  • Ability to operate a bus in a safe and economical manner. Ability to complete various forms and records which include time sheets, incident/accident reports, etc. in a timely manner.
  • Ability to understand and follow instructions provided in written, verbal or diagram form.
  • Knowledge of traffic and highway safety rules and regulations, and precautions necessary to avoid accidents.
  • Ability to operate a bus in a safe and economical manner.
  • Ability to complete various forms and records which include time sheets, incident/accident reports, etc. in a timely manner.
  • Ability to understand and follow instructions provided in written, verbal or diagram form.
  • Ability to adhere to program standards and objectives as outlined in the summer recreation policy and procedures manual.
  • Ability to supervise children during activities including maintaining order and discipline. Must have the ability to resolve disciplinary problems as they occur in a professional manner.
  • Ability to give and enforce orders firmly but tactfully.
  • Ability to learn first aid methods and necessary safety precautions used in recreation and physical sport activities.
  • Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the parents, public, employees, and officials.
  • Ability to perform various tasks in all weather conditions and under various levels of physical exertion.
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds on a regular basis and occasionally up to 45 pounds.
Required Qualifications:
  • Graduate of an accredited high school or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma.
  • Must be 18 years of age by hire date.
  • Must possess a Florida Class CDL license with Passenger endorsement at the time of application.
  • A comparable amount of related training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Special Preference:
  • Prefer persons with recreational program, camp counseling, coaching, teaching or related experience.
Special Requirement:
  • Applicant must complete an Affidavit of Good Moral Character at the time of interview.

About our Company: -

22nd Century Technologies, Inc., is one of the fastest growing IT Service Integrator and Workforce Solution companies in the United States. Founded in 1997, 22nd Century Technologies is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with 6,000+ people including 600+ Cyber SMEs nationwide supporting our customers in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. With HQs in Somerset, NJ and Mclean, VA, 22nd Century has 14 offices throughout the United States. As part of our unrelenting focus on quality and compliance, 22nd Century Technologies’ delivery is based on Certified Matured Processes including CMMI L3 Dev & SVC, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 quality processes. With a strong focus on the public sector, 22nd Century currently holds government contracts with 14 out of 15 Federal Executive agencies including DoD, 37 other Federal agencies, 50 States, 115+ Local agencies, and 37 School Districts. In the last three years, we have expanded our services to Fortune 500 and other commercial clients and currently support 80+ commercial clients.

Recognized among “Best Company to Work For” by Forbes, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., consistently exceeds our clients’ expectations by focusing on their absolute satisfaction with jobs while keeping our employees motivated.
“22nd Century Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer" and “US Citizens & all other parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply."

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

 

Contact Information
Sandeep Gill |Hiring Manager sandeepg@tscti.com |O: 804-372-0705 Ext. 2130 |Cell: 804-429-3261
Job Summary
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Salary and Benefits
$16.50/hr. on W2 ( without ben
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
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