Recreation Driver SEA

Waukegan Park District • Waukegan, IL

11d • $16 - $17

About The Position

Safely transport participants, staff, and volunteers in park district vehicles.

Requirements

• High school graduation required.
• Must be over 21 to drive a park district vehicle with participants.
• Transporting individuals in fifteen passenger vans.
• Specific knowledge of motor vehicle operation.
• Thorough knowledge of driving rules and regulations for the States in which vehicle will be operated.
• Thorough knowledge of Drivers Procedures and Guidelines Manual issued by Waukegan Park District.
• Valid driver's license required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children with special needs preferred.
• Assisted in supervising groups of individuals in a recreational setting preferred.
• General knowledge of recreation, parks, and leisure service field.
• General knowledge of recreational programs and services for adults with disabilities.
• General knowledge of developmentally appropriate activities for adults with disabilities in a recreational environment.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care for assigned vehicle including gas, garbage and basic operation.
• Load, unload and transport program participants and supplies via park district vehicles.
• Abide by Park Districts Drivers Procedures and Guidelines.
• Assist with supervision during transport to assigned recreation programs.
• Plan or assist with planning transportation route.
• Complete required documentation of vehicle inspection, reports, etc.
• Enforce park district policy and procedures; especially those related to trips.
• Assist with establishing a cooperative planning and working relationship with co-workers, parents, community agencies and organizations.
• Attend pertinent departmental/park district meetings and in-house training sessions.
• Conduct self in accordance with the policies and procedures as established by the park district.
• Participate in park district safety and training program to ensure that work performed and services provided are implemented in a safe manner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees