School Bus Aide

Leesel Transportation; Livingston Manor (NY); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Compensated hours worked over guarantee

Job summary

Leesel Transportation in Livingston Manor seeks a School Bus Aide to help students board and disembark safely, manage passengers, and ensure compliance with safety protocols. Candidates must have good people skills and be able to handle various physical tasks required for the job.

This role involves typical hours from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., with potential for additional hours. Training will be provided and is compensated.

Qualifications

• NYS and federal documents required for working with children.
• Authorization for background checks needed.
• Physical performance test including weight lifting and emergency exits.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in boarding and disembarking safely.
• Participate in passenger management with the bus driver.
• Communicate with parents and report incidents.

Skills

Good people skills

Courteous behavior

Job description

Position Overview

Rolling V Bus Corp. maintains school bus services. The School Bus Aide assists students in safely boarding and disembarking, participates with the bus driver in passenger management, communicates with parents/guardians and school officials, observes and reports incidents, releases students to approved individuals, may cross students to the other side of the road, assists the driver in backing‑up procedures, and acts in emergencies per training. Good people skills and courteous behavior are required.

Hours

Typical work hours 6:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. and afternoon between 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Hours may increase upon placement on a permanent regular bus route after the initial new‑hire period. Training is provided and paid by the company.

Compensation

Base pay rate $16.00 per hour. Daily guarantee is 4 hours. Monitors are paid for all time worked over the guarantee.

Requirements

• NYS and federal documents and background check required for a position of working with children and people with developmental disabilities.
• Provide satisfactory forms of ID to be employed.
• Approval for the company to speak to three references.
• History of residential addresses.
• Authorization for the company to conduct background checks in compliance with federal, state, school, and company regulations and policies.
• Pre‑employment physical and drug/alcohol test provided by an independent outside entity paid for by Rolling V Bus.
• Physical performance test: climb and descend bus steps, quick exit from the bus, exit from the rear emergency door, and carry or drag a 125 lb. weight to demonstrate ability to evacuate a person.
• Initial six‑hour pre‑service training, paid; ongoing general and target‑specific skills as required.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Beacon Mobility is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Beacon Mobility makes hiring decisions solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.