School Bus Attendant

Dean Transportation; Mount Pleasant (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team making a difference in the lives of students! As a School Bus Attendant, you'll ensure the safety and well-being of young passengers while providing a supportive and caring environment. This role involves assisting students during transport to and from school and events, conducting safety drills, and establishing positive relationships with families and school staff. With flexible scheduling, paid training, and a sign-on bonus, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to your community. If you're looking for a fulfilling role that impacts lives, this is the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Paid training

Flexible scheduling

Weekly pay

Sign-on bonus up to $250

Full benefits package after 60 days

Qualifications

• Ability to assist students and manage emergency situations.
• Knowledge of transportation regulations and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Transport and assist students safely to school and events.
• Conduct emergency drills and maintain safety standards.
• Build relationships with students, parents, and staff.

Skills

Emergency evacuation drills

Knowledge of local/state laws

Record keeping

Good judgment in emergencies

Customer service skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

APPLY NOW TO BECOME PART OF THE DEAN DIFFERENCE

Apply today to become part of the Dean Difference! Dean is proud to be part of our community and connecting people with purpose for more than 50 years.

SCHOOL BUS ATTENDANT

• Earn up to $17.00 per hour
• New hire sign-on bonus up to $250
• Full benefits package available the 1st of the month following 60 days
• Flexible scheduling available
• Paid training provided
• No experience necessary
• Weekly Pay Period
• Make a difference in student/passenger lives every day

POSITION OVERVIEW

Safely and reliably transport and assist students and other school district passengers to and from school, educational or sporting events, community-based programs and other special activities.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safely care for and protect student passengers.
• Conduct emergency evacuation drills as required.
• Establish favorable working relationships with parents, school staff and Dean staff.
• Attend training sessions, annual in-service and workshops conducted by Dean Transportation Inc. and/or other approved agencies.

Requirements

SPECIFIC ABILITIES

• Identify with geographic service area of school district and routes you travel.
• Demonstrate knowledge of rules and regulations promulgated by local, state, and federal agencies.
• Demonstrate knowledge of state laws and local ordinances.
• Deal with exuberant behavior characteristics of youthful riders.
• Administer disciplinary procedures in keeping with company and school district policies.
• Be alert and exercise good judgment concerning emergencies and day-to-day operations.
• Keep accurate records and reports as required, submit in a legible condition, turn in at the specified time.
• Conduct yourself as a professional Dean Transportation staff member at all times.
• Secure all equipment that is required for each passenger as prescribed in company policy.
• Be able to lift, store, and disassemble/assemble wheelchairs of a maximum weight of 40 pounds and/or other ambulatory devices required by the passenger.

BODY MECHANICS OF SCHOOL BUS ATTENDANT

School Bus Attendants are required through their employment to perform various tasks. These physical tasks require varying degrees of lifting, pulling, bending and carrying of heavy objects.

Some examples of these are:

• Opening and closing of bus entrance and emergency doors.
• Bending, pushing and pulling to load and unload a wheelchair, with or without a passenger, onto a lift platform, by exerting a maximum of 40 lb. of push / pull pressure.
• Bending, supporting and otherwise physically helping passengers into and out of a school bus.
• Carrying and lifting into and from the school bus, personal articles and adaptive equipment of various weights and sizes.
• Bending and stretching for the cleaning and securement of equipment in the interior of the school bus.
• Bend, stretch, pull and drag all persons, equipment or other types of articles that would be of varying sizes and weight out of emergency exits on demand.