Bus Assistant

National Express; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Life Insurance

Holiday Pay

PTO accrual

Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

A leading transportation company is seeking a Bus Assistant in McKinney, TX. This part-time role involves supporting the safe transportation of students by assisting the bus driver. No prior experience is necessary as training is provided. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and should have strong communication skills along with the ability to interact effectively with children. Offered benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must satisfactorily complete and pass all training.
• Ability to maintain effective pupil behavior management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Willingness to attend safety trainings and in-service meetings.

Responsibilities

• Support the safe and reliable transportation of students.
• Assist students with entering or exiting the bus safely.
• Seat students using seat belts or restraints as needed.
• Document and report violations or concerns to the appropriate authority.
• Keep the interior clean and presentable and assist with paperwork as required.
• Attend training, safety meetings, and company meetings; perform duties safely.

Skills

Ability to relate to and work well with children

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

High level of professionalism and diplomacy

Ability to lift and assist students

Teamwork

Work with school staff

Able to lift students

Job description

Overview

Job Description - Bus Assistant (252355)

Bus Assistant - (252355)

School Bus Assistant

Hiring Immediately – No Experience Necessary – Training Provided.

Location: 3251 James Pitts Drive, McKinney, TX 75071

Walk-In Interviews: Every Monday–Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

National Express companies share a strong commitment to provide the highest level of transportation safety, quality transportation, outstanding customer service and positive employee relations. Our corporate headquarters, located in Lisle, Illinois, houses the administrative and corporate support functions for the organization. Our 250+ local customer service centers (CSCs) are supported by regional operations teams located throughout North America. Learn more at nellc.com.

Responsibilities

• Support the safe and reliable transportation of students by assisting the bus driver with movement, management and care of students while they are transported to an assigned destination and during boarding and alighting.
• Assist students with entering or exiting the bus in a safe manner.
• Seat students safely using seat belts, car seats or wheelchair restraints as needed.
• Serve as a role model for students with a positive attitude, good character and integrity.
• Monitor passengers 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 the 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 the driver in keeping the interior of the vehicle clean and presentable.
• Complete all required paperwork and submit to the appropriate employee/department in a timely manner.
• Display professional behavior when working with fellow employees, supervisors, parents, and school personnel, 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

• Must be at least 18 years of age; for New York School Bus Assistants, must be at least 19 years of age per state law.
• Must meet physical and medical requirements.
• Must satisfactorily complete and pass all training and attend safety meetings and in-service meetings to remain qualified.
• Ability to relate to and work well with children and maintain effective pupil behavior management.
• High level of professionalism and diplomacy 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 and Benefits

Company name is: Durham School Services

We offer medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance coverage, holiday pay, and PTO accrual. Employees can enroll in a retirement savings plan. Pay rate and other terms vary by site, market, terms, and position.

Equal Opportunity

National Express has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with its policies and values, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. National Express is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children and passengers. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce 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, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. National Express LLC’s independent subsidiaries and affiliates are an equal employment opportunity employer.

The pay rate range and other terms of employment vary between sites and terms.

Locations

Primary Location: United States - Texas - McKinney - McKinney, TX

Work Locations: McKinney, TX

3251 James Pitts Drive C/O DURHAM 3021, McKinney 75071

Job Details

Job: United States Bus

Schedule: Part-time

Shift: Day Job

Employee Status: Regular

Travel: No

Job Posting: Sep 19, 2025

National Express LLC | 2601 Navistar Drive Lisle, IL 60532