Bus Assistant - Raymond, MS

National Express; Raymond (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Holiday pay

PTO accrual

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

National Express is looking for a Bus Assistant in Raymond, MS to support the safe transportation of students. Responsibilities include assisting with boarding, monitoring conduct, and ensuring safety regulations are followed.

The ideal candidate must be at least 18 years old, meet physical requirements, and demonstrate strong communication skills. The position is part-time, offering medical benefits and participation in a retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist students with entering or exiting the bus safely.
• Seat students safely using needed restraints.
• Monitor passengers to ensure safety regulations are followed.

Skills

Ability to relate to and work well with children

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

High level of professionalism and diplomacy

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Description - Bus Assistant - Raymond, MS (261943)

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 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.

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 • Benefits

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Location

United States - Mississippi - Raymond - Hinds County

Work Locations

Hinds County

13328 Highway 18 C/O DURHAM 3066, Raymond 39154

Schedule

Part‑time Day Job

Employee Status

Regular

Travel

No