Bus Assistant

National Express; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO accrual

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

National Express is currently seeking a Bus Assistant for a part-time role based in Concord, California. The Bus Assistant will support the safe and reliable transportation of students by monitoring their behavior and assisting with boarding and exiting the bus.

The ideal candidate should display a high level of professionalism, be at least 18 years of age, and complete required training and safety meetings.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, holiday pay, and more.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must meet physical and medical requirements.
• Ability to lift and assist students when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with entering or exiting the bus safely.
• Monitor passengers to ensure safety regulations are followed.
• Report any violations or conduct concerns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to relate to children

Pupil behavior management

Strong communication skills

Job description

Bus Assistant (261874)

Summit School Services 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 Warrenville, 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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with entering or exiting the bus in a safe manner.
• Seat students safely using seat belts, car seats or wheelchair restraints.
• 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.

Pay Rate

$20.00 per hour.

Requirements

• 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 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.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance coverage, holiday pay, PTO accrual, and retirement savings plan.

EEO Statement

Summit School Services 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. Summit School Services is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children and passengers.

At Summit School Services 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.

Summit School Services LLC’s independent subsidiaries and affiliates are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer.

The pay rate range, along with most all of the other terms and conditions of employment, vary between different sites, geographical markets, customer/ contractual terms and positions.

Location

United States - California - Concord, CA

Schedule

Part-time, Day Job

Employee Status

Regular

Travel

No

Company

Durham School Services