TRANSPORTATION SALARY FACTS:

  1. All drivers must be at least 18 years of age. (insurance requirement)
  2. Driving applicants must possess good driving records, be of good health and drug free. All DMV records will be checked.
  3. All drivers must obtain a Class B license. Cali-Camp will provide training and test preparation. Driver training, license, physical exam and drug/alcohol test fees will be paid by Cali-Camp. Drivers must complete a minimum of 8 weeks of camp driving to qualify for license fee reimbursement.
  4. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION / FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION regulations require CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE and ALCOHOL TESTING of ALL COMMERCIAL DRIVERS. (complete details supplied upon hiring)
  5. Attendance at pre-camp transportation training meetings is a mandatory requirement for all drivers. Drivers will receive extra pay for full attendance and practice runs equivalent to approximately three (3) days salary. Bus Counselors will receive extra pay for attendance at their meetings and practice runs. Pay for pre-camp meetings will be on first paycheck.
  6. Transportation training consists of both classroom and behind the wheel instruction for drivers. When hired, you will receive a packet of information containing instructions and a schedule of training dates and complete details..
  7. Driving is approximately 1 to 2 hours per day which includes morning bus check-out, pick-ups and afternoon drop-offs.
  8. Bus Counselors are required to be on the vehicle from the beginning of the route until the end. Bus Counselors responsibilities include: supervision of campers on the bus, song-leading, maintaining order, handling all questions or problems as they arise enroute (so the driver can concentrate on the road) and the accompaniment of campers as they cross the street to their homes.
  9. The driving / bus counseling salary reflects 45 days of driving / bus counseling.
  10. Driving routes are assigned based on the areas in which you live, i.e., Valley, City, South Bay, Malibu, etc. Often a driver may be assigned outside of his/her living area. All buses are parked near the assigned routes and not at camp

Driver and Bus Counselor Salaries  (are revised for 2012)

The transportation of children to and from camp is an integral and important aspect of our Day Camp Program. Our counseling staff, certain specialists and Administrative Staff are also our drivers. All drivers, both new and returning are REQUIRED TO GO THROUGH OUR TRANSPORTATION TRAINING PROGRAM. Cali-Camp has 18 different routes which pick up campers all over the L.A. area and San Fernando Valley. We use school bus vehicles ranging in size 18 to 41 passenger. Cali-Camp provides both door-to-door pick-up/drop-off and express routing. Our NEW Station Bus routes consist of 1 stop.


Transportation salaries are based upon time and distance of route.   Times are determined from the origin of the route to its end and not from your home.

A Routes are 2 hours
B Routes are 1 hour 15 min
C Routes are 1 hour
 
(including both AM morning and PM afternoon routes)

2012 Station Driver Salaries
Daily Rate Days Total Route Length A.M. P.M.
$24.00
x45
$1,080

A

2 Hours

8:00 - 8:45

1hr15min

7:45 Boarding

7:30 Bus Checkout

4:30 - 5:15
$15.00 x45
$675

B

1hr15min

8:15 -  8:45

45 min

8:00 Boarding

7:45 Bus Checkout

4:30 - 5:00
$12.00
x45 $540

C

1 hr

8:15 - 8:45

15 min

8:15 Boarding

8:00 Bus Checkout

4:30 - 4:45

2012 Station Bus Counselor Salaries
 Daily Rate Days Total

Route

Length

A.M. P.M.
$14.00
x45
$630

A

1 hr 45 min

8:00 - 8:45

1 hr

7:45 Boarding

4:30 - 5:15

45 min

$8.00
x45
$360

B

1 hr

8:15 - 8:45

45 min

8:00 Boarding

4:30 - 5:00

30 min

$6.00
x45
$270

C

45 min

8:30 - 8:45

15 min

8:15 Boarding

4:30 - 4:45

15 min