Bus Safety & Student Support Aide

North-America-Central-School-Bus; West Frankfort (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

North-America-Central-School-Bus is seeking an on-site Bus Aide to assist drivers in safe operations and to help manage students according to school directives. The role involves following route sheets or electronic devices, communicating behavior concerns to the driver, and participating in pre-trip and post-trip inspections with attention to safety.

The position requires good verbal communication, early morning availability, professional conduct, and adherence to OSHA and company policies.

Qualifications

• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work early morning hours.
• Professional and respectful attitude toward fellow employees and customers.
• Dress in a professional and appropriate manner for a business environment.
• Perform all job functions in the safest manner adhering to OSHA guidelines & other applicable Federal & State laws.
• Execute all job duties while following company policy and procedure.
• Ability to use or learn to use internet, additional programs as required and office equipment, including fax and phones or other electronic devices.

Responsibilities

• Assist the driver in the safe operation of the route and manage students as defined/identified by school.
• Learn and follow a route sheet or electronic routing device.
• Be responsible for student management and communicate behavior problems with the driver.
• Assist in pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus, including child checks, CSRS and wheelchair lifts.
• Assist students in loading and unloading including wheelchair lift.
• Cooperate and communicate with school personnel, parents and students.
• Attend safety and training meetings.
• Assist in emergency evacuation from the bus, including exiting from the emergency door.
• Clean the insides of the bus (sweeping, dusting, windows).
• Perform any other specialized functions as required by contract.

Skills

Verbal communication

Professional appearance

Safety minded

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

North-America-Central-School-Bus is seeking an on-site Bus Aide to assist drivers in safe operations and to help manage students according to school directives. The role involves following route sheets or electronic devices, communicating behavior concerns to the driver, and participating in pre-trip and post-trip inspections with attention to safety.

The position requires good verbal communication, early morning availability, professional conduct, and adherence to OSHA and company policies.