Salary: $18.00 Hourly
Location : Coppell, TX
Job Type: Gap/Temp/Seasonal
Job Number: CEBD 121324
Department: RECREATION PROGRAMS
Opening Date: 12/13/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
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Community Experiences- CORE , where we're committed to providing exceptional experiences and fostering a culture of belonging for all. As a part-time, year-round
Bus Driver , you'll safely transport campers, city staff, and community members to a variety of offsite activities, field trips, and special events.
Your ability to work a flexible schedule-including weekdays, weekends, and holidays-helps ensure our programs run smoothly!
You will play a vital role in upholding our organizational values, showing care, respect, and responsiveness to everyone on board, especially the young riders entrusted to your guidance. If you are a dependable, community-minded individual with excellent communication skills and a genuine enthusiasm for working with our community, we invite you to apply and help us make a positive, lasting impact.
Opportunity Description To view the full scope of this opportunity, including essential job functions,
CLICK HERE ! Schedule Commitment This is a part-time, year-round position with varied, shifts that may include weekdays, weekends, and holidays. During each camp season, the employee will typically work an average of 20 hours per week.
Pay Plan Seasonal Bus Drivers are non-exempt, non-benefitted, GAP positions with an hourly rate of $18.00.
Candidate Engagement Plan We are actively accepting applications. Our hiring team will complete weekly application material reviews and connect with qualified candidates on the next steps of our hiring process until filled.
Our hiring process includes an interview. Our hiring teams will try to connect via email, phone, and/or text. Be sure the information you provide in your application is updated and you are checking it regularly so you do not miss an opportunity to join our team!
For application support, or to check the status of your application, contact the Employee Experience Team by calling 972-304-3699. Eligibility Experience - High School Diploma/GED.
- 21+ Years of age or older.
- 5+ Years of experience transporting children.
- Must possess a Valid State of Texas Class "B" Commercial Driver's License, passenger (P) endorsement a school bus (S) endorsement, and a good driving record.
- Certification of CPR/FA is preferred; it will be required upon hire for continued employment.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Knowledge
- Comprehensive understanding of state and national driving laws, rules, and regulations.
- Familiarity with basic vehicle maintenance procedures and safety inspections.
Skills
- Effective verbal communication for interacting with campers, city staff, and other passengers.
- Proficiency in navigation and route planning, including using maps and GPS tools.
- Strong customer service orientation, ensuring a positive experience for all passengers.
- Attention to detail for accurate record-keeping, including mileage and maintenance logs.
Abilities
- Ability to remain calm, make quick decisions, and follow emergency protocols during unexpected situations.
- Capacity to work collaboratively with supervisors, recreation staff, and other city employees to ensure smooth year-round operations.
This is Coppell Coppell Parks and Recreation announced on January 17, 2023, that it has become Coppell Community Experiences. The name change and rebranding reflect the department's desire to reimagine the way they serve the Coppell community and continue to meet both current needs and demands of the future.
After nearly 20 years as Parks and Recreation, the department has experienced explosive growth of the parks and trails system and expanded its scope to include a recreation and aquatics center, a tennis center, a senior and community center, a biodiversity education center, playgrounds, new ball fields, community gardens, a farmers market, a cemetery, massive growth in special event offerings, the addition of a marketing and community engagement team, a dog park, an arts center, a library, pickleball courts and thousands of camps, classes, programs, sports leagues, and services.
Prior to becoming Parks and Recreation in 1985, the parks team was just a few employees under the Public Works Department who mowed grass in public areas. As Coppell grew, the demand for more parks and facilities grew, which led to the formation of the Leisure Services Department in 1996. In 2003, Leisure Services became Parks and Recreation.
In 2009, the department began to diversify services with the addition of a municipal cemetery, then an arts center in 2020. In 2022, Coppell Parks and Recreation and the Cozby Library, and Community Commons joined together as one team. The integration proved a great way to share resources, and support, and to collaborate on educating and serving the Coppell community in an intentional way. The library along with all the facilities and services of parks and recreation contribute to a high level of quality of life to the community.
"We offer such a wide variety of services to the community - greatly expanding the purview of traditional parks and recreation," noted Jessica Carpenter, Director of Coppell Community Experiences. "Several industries are now joined together working toward the same goal: to provide exceptional experiences to the Coppell community."
Coppell Community Experiences is comprised of the following facilities and areas of responsibility: - Facilities
- The CORE (recreation and aquatic center)
- Wagon Wheel Tennis & Pickleball Center
- Coppell Senior & Community Center at Grapevine Springs
- Cozby Library & Community Commons
- Biodiversity Education Center
- Coppell Arts Center
- Rolling Oaks Memorial Center
Park Operations - Parks, playgrounds, and trails
- Ball fields and medians
Community Engagement - Marketing and Communications
- Special Events
- Coppell Community Garden
- Coppell Farmers Market
Day Camps (summer and holiday breaks) Adult Athletics In accordance with the ADA, the City of Coppell is willing to consider any reasonable accommodation. PARS (Public Agency Retirement System): - PARS is your retirement program. Employees contribute 6.2% of gross earnings each paycheck. The City pays in 1.3% of your gross wages.
Mental Health Resources: - Anticipate Joy: A mental wellness company that supports personal growth through a HIPAA compliant online professional counseling platform. It is free of charge for you and your dependents.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): The EAP program is designed to help you manage daily responsibilities, major events, work stresses, or any issue affecting your quality of life. It includes 1-6 counseling sessions free of charge for you and your dependents.
Workers' Compensation: - Anytime an employee is injured on the job during the scope of City business, the employee is covered by workers' compensation insurance.
Employee Perks: - The CORE: Free individual membership for employees.
- Coppell Library: All employees and their families have free access to our Library.
- Coppell Independent School District - Open Enrollment: The City of Coppell and Coppell ISD have partnered to offer City employees the opportunity to enroll their children in Coppell ISD as Open Enrollment students.
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Are you 21+ years of age or older?
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How many years of experience transporting children do you possess?
- Less than 5 Years
- 5+ Years
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Do you possess a Valid State of Texas Class "B" CDL with passenger (P) endorsement a school bus (S) endorsement?
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Do you possess a CPR/FA certification?
- No, and I am not interested in obtaining this certification
- No, but I possess the ability to obtain upon hire for continued employment
- Yes
Required Question