Bus Driver

Season: May-August

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be 21 years of age or older.

2. High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

3. Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

4. Valid Commercial driver’s license (CDL) with passenger and air brakes endorsements and clean

driving record.

5. Must be able to read and write English proficiently.

6. Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.

7. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.

8. Good character, integrity, patience, and adaptability.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be

met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions.

1. Use of hands, fingers, arms, feet and legs to perform daily duties.

2. Ability to speak and hear.

3. Significant sitting, standing, walking, and physical activity.

4. Significant amount of time spent outdoors.

5. Ability to lift and carry fifty (50) pounds.

6. Ability to constantly interact with the public in a professional manner.

7. Ability to perform professionally in stressful situations.

8. Ability to follow proper wearing, cleaning and/or replacement procedures of Personal Protective

equipment (masks, gloves, etc.) all day in all climates.

9. Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards.

10. Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid/CPR. Must be able to assist

campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury).

11. Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Transport campers and staff by bus to and from camp daily and for field trips.

 Be aware of each destination’s location and the travel time required to maintain the

transportation schedule.

 Ensure that all passengers are adhering to Camp Fire’s safety rules and policies

 Obey all traffic laws.

2. Ensure that the bus is mechanically safe and prepared for each trip.

 Perform a daily pre-trip inspection of the vehicle and replace any necessary fluids.

 Complete a daily maintenance log and record important information.

 Contact the Program Director immediately if there are any concerns about the vehicle.

 Ensure that the bus has adequate fuel prior to any trip.

3. Work cooperatively with the Program Director, Facilities Director, Day Camp Coordinators, and other

staff members.

 Arrive on time for work each day. When requesting time off, or when ill, communicate with

the Program Director in an efficient and timely manner.

 Inform the Program Director of any conflicts or problems that arise as soon as they occur.

4. Communicate regularly with supervisor, keeping them informed of any changes to plans, problematic

situations, staff concerns, etc.

5. Encourage respect for personal property and camp equipment, vehicles, and facilities.

6. Manage personal time off in accordance with camp policy.

7. Adhere to all Camp Fire policies, ACA standards, and applicable laws and regulations.

8. Perform other duties as assigned by the Administrative Team.

Camp Fire is an inclusive youth development organization founded with the intention of connecting kids with nature and helping them develop the skills needed for a happy, healthy life now and into the future. Our Mission: Growing up is hard. That’s why Camp Fire connects young people to the outdoors, to others, and to themselves. Our Vision: We envision a world where all young people thrive and have equitable opportunities for self-discovery, community connection, and engagement with nature. How We Do It: Camp Fire creates safe spaces where young people can have fun and be themselves. We do this through a variety of powerful youth experiences and programs including Community Clubs, Before- and After-School Care, Out-of-School Time Programs, Day and Overnight Camps, and Teen Leadership Development – collectively serving more than 1,500 central Iowa youth every year.