Join our amazing Senior Activities team to provide transportation for adults ages 50+! The CDL Shuttle Driver for Senior Activities performs responsible work in the operation of a shuttle bus to transport participants from Parks Tacoma community centers to trip destinations. Vehicles may include: 15-passenger shuttle bus with wheelchair lift, 15-passenger van, 17-passenger shuttle bus, or 28-passenger shuttle bus. The program serves as a safe, healthy place for adults ages 50+ to play, learn, and grow.

Work where you play!

Join our team at Parks Tacoma to put your skills to use serving your community and making Tacoma a vibrant, healthy, and welcoming place to live.

Who We Are

Parks Tacoma is a CAPRA-accredited and AZA-accredited, independent park district that leads efforts to build a healthy, sustainable community. Located in Tacoma, Washington, Parks Tacoma's mission is to create healthy opportunities to play, learn, and grow. The independent park district spans the city providing a wide range of life-enriching destinations and services, including 70+ parks, 80+ miles of trails, 1,000+ acres of urban forest, 66 playgrounds, four community centers, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, Point Defiance Park, and much more. Our work is guided by eight core values that are the foundation of our actions and goals: innovation, excellence, equity, inclusiveness, sustainability, accountability, safety, and fun.

Why You’ll Love it Here

Come work with us and work where you play! You will contribute to the overall vitality and well-being of your community when you work for Parks Tacoma, and you’ll do so as part of a supportive team of committed, passionate, and mission-driven professionals. The people of Parks Tacoma are the key to its success, and you just might be the next great addition to our team. On top of that, you’ll wake each day knowing that you’re helping make Tacoma a great place to call home.

Position Information

Performs responsible work in the operation of a shuttle van to transport participants for programs and a truck towing trailers for events and programs. Operates Parks Tacoma vehicles to transport program participants to trip destinations. Vehicles could include 15-passenger shuttles, 17-passenger shuttle bus, or 28-passenger shuttle bus.

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
• Observe applicable safety requirements, use safety equipment provided, implement appropriate safety practices at all times and report immediately any unsafe working conditions or hazards.

Performs visual inspection and operational safety check of assigned vehicle; keeps alert for mechanical or other equipment problems requiring attention; reports repair needs; reports traffic hazards, accidents, and other conditions requiring attention. Completes daily report forms which record mileage, mechanical defects and necessary supplies. May be assigned to report at a different time and location and to perform different duties as necessary. Performs related work as required.

• Must possess a valid Washington State Drivers' license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must have Class C CDL with Passenger Endorsement.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of experience in driving larger vehicles.
• Must have considerable knowledge of the operation and maintenance requirements of similar automotive equipment.
• Must have considerable knowledge of the traffic laws and regulations applicable to equipment operation.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include evening, weekends and holidays.

HOURS/SCHEDULE:

• Average of 5 hours per week (or about 20 hours per month).
• Schedule will revolve around senior trips that typically include one day trip per month and additional event shuttle, mini, and overnight trip opportunities.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Requires sitting and driving vehicles for extended periods of time.
• Sight to read and prepare record and reports.
• Requires sitting and driving vehicles for extended periods of time.
• Sight to read and prepare record and reports.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information and provide assistance.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds regularly, 40 pounds occasionally.

PARKS TACOMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation, disability or any other merit factor. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

Parks Tacoma employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Parks Tacoma is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at hr@tacomaparks.com.

Employment is subject to a national background check.

This position is an at-will position with no written or implied contractual agreement.