Recreation Driver SEA

Status of Employment
Seasonal, Non-Exempt

Compensation & Benefits:

Expected hiring range $16.00 to $17.00 based on education, experience, and skills.

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

Duties:

• 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.

Education:

• High school graduation required.
• Must be over 21 to drive a park district vehicle with participants.

Experience:

• Transporting individuals in fifteen passenger vans.
• Experience working with children with special needs preferred.
• Assisted in supervising groups of individuals in a recreational setting preferred.

Knowledge:

• 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.
• 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.

License / Certification:

• Valid driver's license required.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification preferred.

Hours:
Monday through Friday. Hours vary day to day based on camp needs. 20-25 hours per week. Morning and Early Evening Hours.

Conditions of Employment May include:

• provide proof of date of birth.
• provide a copy of driver's license or photo identification.
• provide driver's abstract if position duties require driving.
• submit to a reference check and employment verification.
• submit to a state criminal background check.
• submit to pre-placement lifting evaluation. 
• submit to random, reasonable cause and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.

Contact:
Maria Owens
Recreation Specialist-Special Recreation
847-360-4764
mowens@waukeganparks.org