Bus Assistant

National Express; Pleasant Hill (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

A transportation service provider is hiring a Bus Assistant in Pleasant Hill, MO. This part-time role involves assisting students as they board and exit buses safely, ensuring their well-being during transport, and supporting the driver with vehicle cleanliness. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a high level of professionalism and communicate effectively with children and parents. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, holiday pay, and retirement savings plan enrollment. Training will be provided to ensure safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must meet physical and medical requirements.
• High level of professionalism and diplomacy skills.
• Ability to maintain effective pupil behavior management.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with boarding and exiting the bus safely.
• Monitor student behavior and ensure safety regulations.
• Assist the driver with vehicle cleanliness.
• Monitor passengers to follow safety regulations and conduct rules.
• Communicate and discipline per Company policy to manage students.
• Document and report violations to appropriate authority.
• Assist with evacuation of the vehicle in emergencies.
• Ensure children take belongings when leaving the bus.
• Keep interior clean and presentable; complete required paperwork.
• Present a neat and professional appearance; arrive on time and attend safety meetings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Child management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description - Bus Assistant (252267)

Bus Assistant - ( 252267 )

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.

Overview

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 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

• 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

Company name is : Durham School Services

Benefits and terms

We offer medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance coverage, holiday pay, and PTO accrual. Additionally, employees are able to enroll in a retirement savings plan. 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.

National Express’s 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

National Express LLC’s independent subsidiaries and affiliates are an equal employment opportunity employer.

Additional notes

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

Primary Location: United States-Missouri-Pleasant Hill-Pleasant Hill, MO

Work Locations

Pleasant Hill, MO

315 Locust Street C/O DURHAM CSC 3038

Pleasant Hill 64080

Job

Organization

Organization: United States Bus

Schedule

Schedule: Part-time

Shift

Shift: Day Job

Employee Status

Employee Status: Regular

Travel

Travel: No

Job Posting

Job Posting: Aug 27, 2025, 6:10:00 AM

National Express LLC | 2601 Navistar Drive Lisle, IL 60532