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Bus Driver- Parks and Recreation

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Bus Driver- Parks and Recreation

Salary

$19.00 Hourly

Location

Boise, ID

Job Type

Temporary - 9 Month

Job Number

23 -07270

Department

Parks & Recreation

Division

Parks Administration

Opening Date

09/12/2025

Closing Date

10/31/2025 12:00 PM Mountain

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Summary Statement

The City of Boise is hiring a Bus Driver to support community recreation programs by providing safe and reliable transportation. In this part-time role, you will transport passengers of all ages to and from outdoor programs, playcamp locations, and other assigned activities. You’ll ensure the safety of all riders while maintaining scheduled pick-up and drop-off times.

This position is open to individuals 19 years of age or older who hold a Class B CDL with Air Brake Endorsement. The role offers up to 19 hours per week and is designated as At-Will employment.

Essential Functions

+ Provides transportation for all ages to and from outdoor programs, playcamp locations, and other recreation activities as assigned. Ensures safety of all passengers while being transported. Adheres to scheduled pick up and drop off times.

+ Performs basic safety inspection of vehicle to ensure it is safe to operate. Performs routine cleaning inside vehicle.

+ Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

+ Valid Class B CDL with Air Brake endorsement with two years bus driving experience.

Knowledge of:

+ Bus safety practices

+ Relevant rules and regulations related to a Class B CDL.

Ability to:

+ Safely operate bus with children and staff aboard

+ Navigate to various areas of the City

+ Display an attitude of cooperation and work harmoniously with all levels of City employees, the general public and other organizations

+ Communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance

+ Complete assignments in a timely fashion

+ Understand and comply with all rules, policies and regulations

+ Maintain prompt and regular attendance

+ Perform all essential and marginal functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without a reasonable accommodation.

+ Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.

Licensing And Other Requirements

+ Valid Class B CDL with Air Brake endorsement.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be able to pass:

+ City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation

+ Driving Record Check

+ Drug Free Workplace: In accordance with the City of Boise Drug Free Workplace Regulation, this position is designated as safety sensitive and is subject to testing requirements including Post Offer Applicant Testing, Random Testing, Reasonable Suspicion, Post - Accident, etc. Applicants will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to hire. Appointment to this position is contingent upon a negative pre-employment drug test.

+ Persons in this position must have a CDL that can handle a vehicle designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver.

Working Conditions

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts:

+ While performing the duties of this job the employee is rarely lifting/carrying up to 20 pounds. Also, the employee is rarely pushing/pulling up to 35 pounds. The noise level is occasionally moderate and rarely loud. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand, walk, reach, grasp, climb and balance. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.

Working Environment:

+ The work environment will include inside conditions, outdoor weather conditions, areas of dust, odors, mist and gases or other airborne matter. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position. Work includes protected exposure to bodily fluids and chemicals.

+ This position works: holidays, evenings, and weekends as required.

Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.

Most positions are eligible for the general benefits listed here; firefighters, police officers, senior managers, command staff, and directors may be offered other benefit plans.

Healthcare:

+ ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family

+ Low-cost dental and vision options.

+ Post-employment health savings account.

Retirement and Investment Plans:

+ PERSI retirement benefits

+ 401(k) or 457b pre-tax investment options with employer match.

+ 457b Roth after-tax investment options with no match

WellBeing Program:

+ Up to $500 cash per year for participants.

+ Alternative transportation incentives.

Paid Leave – City employees receive generous paid leave:

+ 10 hours of vacation per month, and this increases the longer you stay with the City

+ 12 paid holidays every year

+ 8 hours of sick leave per month

+ 10 weeks Parental Leave

Life & Long Term Disability:

+ Basic Life insurance at no cost to you

+ Long Term Disability insurance at no cost to you

Other optional benefits:

+ Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Supplemental Life Insurance

+ Supplemental Disability Insurance

+ Tuition reimbursement

+ Free local bus pass

+ Corporate discount programs

+ AFLAC

+ Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal issues.

Please visit our website for further details mybenefits.cityofboise.org