Driver Assistant

Suffolk Transportation Service, Inc.; New York; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A school transportation service in New York is seeking a Driver Assistant to help ensure the safety and order of students on the bus. Responsibilities include assisting children getting on/off the bus, maintaining passenger safety, and reporting incidents. Candidates must be over 19 years old and pass a physical and drug test. A calm attitude and customer service skills are essential. Varying shifts apply.

Qualifications

• Must be over 19 years of age.
• Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Ability to pass NYS DOE Physical Performance Test.
• Must attend employee meetings as required.

Responsibilities

• Assists students in getting on and off the bus safely.
• Ensures all passengers are properly restrained while riding the bus.
• Maintains order and behavior of children on the bus.
• Reports incidents to the DA Supervisor and Road Supervisor.
• Cleans bus daily and performs related assigned duties.

Skills

Professional customer service

Calm attitude

Job description

The Driver Assistant is responsible for assisting the school bus driver in maintaining order on the bus and assuring the safety of all passengers while entering, riding, and departing from the bus.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists students in getting on the bus and to their seats. Assists the students in getting off the bus safely.
• Ensures all passengers are properly restrained while riding the bus.
• Learns bus route, and notifies substitute driver when necessary.
• Maintains order and behavior of children on the bus so the driver will not be distracted from safe driving.
• Immediately reports any incident to the DA Supervisor and Road Supervisor.
• Releases students only to persons listed on the child release form, and requires identification from any unknown or new person on the list.
• Notifies the DA Supervisor, Road Supervisor, and Dispatcher of concerns regarding the student’s health and behavior.
• Assists in removal of trash and litter from bus daily.
• Performs other related duties similar in nature and level as assigned.
• Physical presence at work site required for position.
• Must attend mandatory meetings and training as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be over 19 years of age.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, including Non-DOT medical card and Non-DOT Drug Screen.
• Ability to pass NYS DOE Physical Performance Test: Drag 125lbs, 30 feet, in 30 seconds.
• Must be able to work varying shifts. Shifts assigned based on seniority.
• Attend employee meetings; including safety, training, retraining, etc., as required.
• Maintains a positive, calm attitude and provides professional customer service.
• Understands, encourages, and carries out the principles of safety management.