Bus Assistant

National Express; Monroe (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A public transportation company is seeking a Bus Assistant in Ohio to support the safe transportation of students. Responsibilities include ensuring safety during boarding and alighting, monitoring student behavior, and assisting in the vehicle. Candidates must be 18+ and possess strong communication skills. This part-time position requires a high degree of attention to detail and the ability to manage pupil behavior effectively. The role contributes to a positive and safe environment for students.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must complete training and safety meetings.
• Ability to assist and lift students when necessary.
• Ability to relate to and work well with children.

Responsibilities

• Assist students entering and exiting the bus safely.
• Monitor passenger behavior to ensure safety.
• Ensure a clean interior and submit required paperwork.
• Monitor passengers to ensure safety regulations and conduct rules are followed.
• Exercise student management through communication and discipline per policy.
• Document and report any violations or conduct concerns to the appropriate authority.
• Physically assist passengers in evacuation of the vehicle in an emergency.
• Ensure children take their belongings with them when leaving the bus.
• Assist Driver in keeping the interior of the vehicle clean and presentable.
• Complete all required paperwork and submit timely to the appropriate department.
• Display ethical and professional behavior with staff, parents, and school personnel.
• Present a neat and professional appearance at all times.
• Report to duty on time and perform responsibilities safely.
• Attend all training, safety meetings, and in-service meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work with children

Communication skills

Child interaction

Job description

Overview

Job Description - Bus Assistant (252407). National Express companies are committed to safety, quality transportation, outstanding customer service and positive employee relations. The organization operates from a corporate headquarters in Lisle, Illinois with 250+ local CSCs and regional teams across North America. 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 during boarding and alighting.

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 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.

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.

Company name is : Durham School Services

Equal Employment 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. The company is committed to safeguarding all children and passengers. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

National Express LLC’s independent subsidiaries and affiliates are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. The pay rate range and other terms and conditions of employment vary between sites, geographical markets, customer/contractual terms and positions.

Location

Primary Location: Middletown, OH

Work Locations: 2939 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd C/O DURHAM 6402, Middletown 45044

Job Details

Organization: United States Bus

Schedule: Part-time

Shift: Day Job

Employee Status: Regular

Travel: No

Job Posting: Oct 1, 2025, 1:55:57 PM