School Bus Attendant

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

Job summary

Join an established industry player dedicated to making a difference in students' lives! As a School Bus Attendant, you will ensure the safe transport of students to and from school and events, fostering a positive environment. This role offers flexible scheduling, paid training, and a supportive community. With no experience necessary, this is a fantastic opportunity to start your career while making a meaningful impact. Enjoy competitive pay, a sign-on bonus, and a full benefits package after 60 days. Become part of a team that prioritizes safety and student well-being!

Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Training

Full Benefits Package

Weekly Pay Period

New Hire Sign-On Bonus

Qualifications

• Ability to safely transport and assist students.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal transportation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Transport and assist students safely to school and events.
• Conduct emergency drills and maintain student safety.

Skills

Emergency Evacuation Procedures

Student Care

Communication Skills

Record Keeping

Education

High School Diploma

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 $19.00 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.

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Need more information before you apply? Do you have questions on our training process? Want to check your application status? Our hiring team is here to help be your guide.