Bus Assistant

Responsibilities

• Aid students in entering or exiting the bus in a safe manner.
• Show the highest ethical standards and personal integrity; report any suspicious or inappropriate behavior to a supervisor or manager.
• Secure students using seat belts, car seats, or wheelchair restraints as needed.
• Maintain a positive attitude and demonstrate good moral character and integrity to students.
• Maintain safety regulations and student conduct rules by monitoring passengers at all times.
• Report any violations or conduct concerns to the appropriate authority.
• Assist in the evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency.
• Absorb and assist students with their belongings when leaving the bus.
• Help the driver keep the vehicle clean and presentable.
• Complete required paperwork and submit it promptly.
• Display professional behavior and promote company goodwill.
• Be punctual and perform all duties safely.
• Attend all assigned training, safety meetings, and in-service meetings.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old; for New York School Bus Assistants, must be at least 19 years old.
• Must meet physical and medical requirements.
• Must satisfactorily complete and pass all training and attend safety meetings and in-service meetings.
• Must have a high degree of attention to detail and dexterity to safely use various types of restraints and secure wheelchairs.
• Must be able to relate to and work well with children.
• Must have strong professionalism and diplomatic skills to work with students, fellow employees, parents, and school district personnel.
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to lift and assist students when necessary.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Holiday pay.
• Paid time off accrual.
• Retirement savings plan.

Company Information

School Bus Assistant Hiring Immediately – No Experience Necessary – Training Provided
Starting Pay Rate: $15.05 / hour + Benefits.
Location: 2205 Holland St, Birmingham MI 48009
Summit School Services companies share a strong commitment to providing the highest level of transportation safety, quality transportation, outstanding customer service, and positive employee relations. Our corporate headquarters is located in Warrenville, Illinois, and our 250+ local customer service centers (CSCs) are supported by regional operations teams throughout North America.

About the Role

To support the safe and reliable transportation of students by assisting the bus driver with the movement, management, and care of students while they are being transported to an assigned destination as well as when they are boarding or leaving the vehicle.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age; for New York School Bus Assistants, must be at least 19 years old.
• Must meet physical and medical requirements.
• Must satisfactorily complete and pass all training and attend safety meetings and in-service meetings.
• Must have a high degree of attention to detail and dexterity to safely use various types of restraints and secure wheelchairs.
• Must be able to relate to and work well with children.
• Must have strong professionalism and diplomatic skills to work with students, fellow employees, parents, and school district personnel.
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to lift and assist students when necessary.

Skills

• Attention to detail.
• Dexterity.
• Positive attitude.
• Good moral character.
• Integrity.
• Effective pupil behavior management.
• Professionalism and diplomacy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Lifting and assisting students.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Holiday pay.
• Paid time off accrual.
• Retirement savings plan.

Pay

$15.05 / hour + Benefits.

Schedule

Not specified.