Drivers

Description Come be a part of our award-winning, nationally accredited Parks and Recreation team! There are a variety of driving opportunities within the Springfield-Greene County Park Board. Explore the possibilities below and make your selections within the application. Concessions: Responsible for transportation of all food, beverage, and supplies to a variety of park facilities and special events. Other responsibilities could include concession stand operations, product ordering, and inventory. Will operate a refrigerated box truck. SPARC: Provide transportation for elementary and middle school-aged youth during SPARC summer day camp to-and-from field trips, parks, and pools. Other duties could include light cleaning and assisting with camp operations such as snacks and refreshments. Will operate a 71-passenger school bus. Requires a CDL. Tram Operation at the Springfield Botanical Center (Nathanael Greene Close Memorial Park): Provide an excellent guest experience by driving a 20-passenger tram and trailer and giving garden information for guided tours through the Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park. Assist patrons on and off the tram, as needed. Light preventative maintenance and upkeep of the tram is required. Parks Shuttle Buses: Provide transportation for seniors and accessible recreation programs, as assigned. Will assist guests of varying ages and abilities. Must be able to operate wheelchair lift. Could drive for a variety of other Springfield-Greene County Parks Board events and programs, as needed. Will operate up to a 34-passenger shuttle bus. Requires a CDL. Qualifications and Requirements Experience, Education, and Training For School Bus and Shuttle Bus Operation: Previous experience driving a school bus or shuttle bus is required, as assigned. For Tram Operation and Box Truck Operation: Previous experience in driving tram hauler, as assigned; Experience operating the assigned vehicle. Licensing/Certification For tram, must possess a valid Missouri Motor Vehicle Operator's License and required insurance; For concessions assignment, must possess a valid Missouri Class E Chauffer License. For Bus Driver assignment, must possess a valid CDL Class B with passenger, school bus and/or air break endorsements required for some assignments. Functions To review the Driver job description, click here. To review the Bus Driver job description, click here. Other Requirements Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability and Vet The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417-864-1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802. Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required. All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.