Bus Aide

Part Time. AM and PM Split Shift. Year Round work following Elmira and Horseheads School schedules including Summer School. This is a part time position so there are no benefits.

Pay

$16.00–$17.00 (Union Collective Bargaining Agreement Payscale). Position subject to Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Key Responsibilities

• Knows the route and remains alert to monitor the welfare of passengers while in route
• Communicates behavior problems and conditions of various stops with the driver
• Assists in pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus
• Assists students in the loading and unloading process
• Cooperates and communicates with school personnel, students, and parents
• Attends all safety and training meetings
• Conducts emergency evacuation from the bus, including use of exiting by emergency door
• Opens and closes service doors and moves up and down steps multiple times daily
• Cleans the insides of the bus including sweeping, dusting and cleaning windows; cleans outside windows of the bus
• Assists driver when necessary to safely direct the vehicle backwards
• Other specialized functions as required by contract

Qualifications

• 21 years or older
• Excellent communication & customer service skills
• Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed

Physical Requirements

The essential functions of this position require the ability to:

• Work outside in varying temperature, weather, and humidity conditions — 100% of the job is performed outside; work alone and in remote locations
• Sit for extended periods (up to 6–8 hours per day); frequently walk for long distances and on possible sloped ground or slippery and uneven surfaces
• Push and pull objects up to 25 pounds, occasionally throughout the workday; lift material weighing up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance; occasionally bend, kneel, or crouch to files or equipment stored at ground level
• Withstand heavy traffic areas while performing the duties of the job; tolerate exposure to considerable amounts of dust, vehicle fumes and noise

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Transdev complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us at HR.TalentAcquisition@transdev.com.

Drug-free Workplace

Transdev maintains a drug-free workplace. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future (if based in the U.S.) and successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.

About Transdev

Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles. Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move every day thanks to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video at https://youtu.be/ilO5cv0G4mQ.