Bus Assistant

National Express; Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in student transportation is seeking a bus assistant to ensure safe and reliable transport for students. The role involves assisting children during boarding and disembarking, enforcing safety regulations, and fostering a positive environment. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a commitment to safety and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• Ability to relate to and work well with children.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with entering or exiting the bus in a safe manner.
• Monitor passengers at all times to ensure safety regulations are followed.
• Physically assist passengers in evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Job description

National Express LLC (NELLC) is the North American subsidiary of National Express Group, PLC, one of the premier transportation firms in the United Kingdom. National Express School (NEXS) is the home-to-school division of NELLC, which operates more than 22,500 school buses, serves more than 550 school districts in 31 states and three provinces, and transports more than 1.3 million students on a daily basis. Getting students to school safely, on time, and ready to learn is what we do. We work tirelessly to ensure the peace of mind of those who have entrusted their children to us. Safety, above all, is the cornerstone on which we build everything. We are dedicated to ensuring children arrive to school safely and on time so they can make the most of their school day. Learn more at nellc.com.

To support the safe and reliable transportation of students by assisting the bus driver with the movement, management and care of students while they are being transported to an assigned destination as well as when they are boarding or leaving the vehicle.

Pay : $15.65 / hour

Responsibilities Include :

• Assist students with entering or exiting the bus in a safe manner.
• Seat students safely using needed seat belts, car seats or wheel chair restraints, etc.
• Serve as a role model for students in demonstrating a positive attitude, good moral character, and integrity.
• Monitor passengers at all times to ensure safety regulations and student conduct rules are followed.
• Exercise student management through communication and discipline per Company policy.
• Document and report any violations or conduct concerns to appropriate authority.
• Physically assist passengers in evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency.
• Ensure that children take their belongings with them when leaving the bus.
• Assist Driver in keeping the interior of the assigned vehicle clean and presentable.
• Complete all required paperwork and submit to the appropriate employee / department in a timely manner.
• Display the highest ethical and professional behavior in working with fellow employees, supervisors, parents, and school personnel; always promoting company goodwill.
• Present a neat and professional appearance at all times.
• Report to duty on time and perform all responsibilities in a safe manner.
• Attend all assigned training, safety meetings, and in-service meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements Include :

• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• Must meet physical and medical requirements.
• Must satisfactorily complete and pass all training and attend safety meetings and in-service meetings in order to remain qualified.
• Must have a high degree of attention to detail and considerable dexterity to safely use various types of restraints, secure wheelchairs, etc.
• Ability to relate to and work well with children.
• Ability to maintain effective pupil behavior management.
• High level of professionalism and diplomacy skills to work with students, fellow employees, parents, and school district personnel.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift and assist students when necessary.

Company name is : Durham School Services

At National Express our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.