Bus Attendant

About the role

The Bus Attendant plays a crucial role in the DPSCD’s Office of Student Transportation, ensuring the safe and timely transportation of students to and from school and related events.

Responsibilities

• Dismount the bus and assist the mentally or physically impaired students entering or exiting the bus.
• Assist, when necessary, the parent or guardian from the property boundary to the bus.
• Lift, or assist with lifting, students on and off the bus.
• Maintain student rider list of all students including names and addresses.
• Maintain order and strict vigilance at all times to ensure the safe transport of students.
• Monitor and assist with seat belt usage, car seats, wheelchairs, and other applicable safety equipment.
• Attend workshops as needed.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years old to apply.
• Ability to work a split-shift – early morning and afternoon availability.
• Possess a strong attendance record.
• Function effectively as a team member.
• Be responsible, reliable and punctual.
• Be flexible and adaptable to change.
• Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills.

Qualifications

• Positive role model for students.

Skills

• Positive rapport with students.
• Follow departmental processes and procedures.
• Maturity and diplomacy in dealing with parents, teachers and staff.
• Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills.

Benefits

• Benefits Eligible: Yes

Pay

• $17.15/hr.

Schedule

• Site-based. Not eligible for telecommuting.