Bus Assistant

National Express; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 16,820 - 23,956; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

PTO accrual

Job summary

A transportation service provider is seeking a Bus Assistant in Casa Grande, Arizona. This part-time role involves ensuring the safety and well-being of students during transit. Responsibilities include assisting with boarding and exiting the bus, monitoring safety regulations, and maintaining a professional demeanor. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and must be at least 18 years of age. Benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage, and retirement plan enrollment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must meet physical and medical requirements.
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift and assist students when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with entering/exiting the bus safely.
• Monitor safety regulations and student conduct rules.
• Document and report any violations appropriately.
• Assist driver in keeping the bus clean and presentable.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Job Description - Bus Assistant (252357)

Bus Assistant – (252357)

School Bus Assistant

Starting Pay Rate: $14.80

Location: 2676 N Trekell Rd., Casa Grande, 85122

A collaboration of National Express companies is committed to the highest level of transportation safety, quality, 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 throughout North America.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with entering or exiting the bus in a safe manner.
• Seat students safely using needed seat belts, car seats or wheelchair restraints, etc.
• Serve as a role model for students in demonstrating a positive attitude, good moral 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 appropriate authority.
• Physically assist passengers in evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency.
• Ensure 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

• Must be at least 18 years of age (or 19 for New York School Bus Assistants 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.
• 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

Durham School Services

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance coverage, holiday pay, and PTO accrual. Employees may enroll in a retirement savings plan. Pay rate range and other terms and conditions vary by site, market, and contract.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

National Express strives for a diverse workforce representative of the communities served. 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 status, or any characteristic protected by applicable law. National Express LLC’s independent subsidiaries and affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers.

Work Locations

Primary Location: 2676 N Trekell RD C/O Durham 2042

Schedule & Status

Part‑time, Day Job, Regular employee status, No travel required.