Bus Assistant

Job Overview

Bus Assistant at Durham School Services.

Hiring Immediately
- No Experience Necessary
- Training Provided

Pay rate: $17.13/ hr

Address: 33505 Curtis Blvd, Eastlake, OH 44095

National Express companies share a strong commitment to provide the highest level of transportation safety, quality transportation, outstanding customer service and positive employee relations. Our corporate headquarters, located in Lisle, Illinois, houses the administrative and corporate support functions for the organization. Our 250+ local customer service centers (CSCs) are supported by regional operations teams located throughout North America. Learn more at

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.

• Assist students with entering or exiting the bus in a safe manner.
• Exhibit the highest ethical best practices and personal integrity; share concerns about suspicious or inappropriate behavior with supervisor or manager.
• Seat students safely using needed seat belts, car seats or wheelchair restraints, etc.
• Serve as a role model for students in demonstrating a positive attitude, good moral character, and integrity.
• Monitor passengers at all times to ensure safety regulations and student conduct rules are followed.
• Exercise student management through communication and discipline per company policy.
• Document and report any violations or conduct concerns to appropriate authority.
• Physically assist passengers in evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency.
• Ensure that children take their belongings with them when leaving the bus.
• Assist driver in keeping the interior of the assigned vehicle clean and presentable.
• Complete all required paperwork and submit to the appropriate employee/department in a timely manner.
• Display the highest ethical and professional behavior in working with fellow employees, supervisors, parents, and school personnel; always promoting company goodwill.
• Present a neat and professional appearance at all times.
• Report to duty on time and perform all responsibilities in a safe manner.
• Attend all assigned training, safety meetings, and in-service meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be at least 18 years of age; for New York School Bus Assistants, must be at least 19 years of age per state law.
• Must meet physical and medical requirements.
• Must satisfactorily complete and pass all training and attend safety meetings and in-service meetings in order to remain qualified.
• Must have a high degree of attention to detail and considerable dexterity to safely use various types of restraints, secure wheelchairs, etc.
• Ability to relate to and work well with children.
• Ability to maintain effective pupil behavior management.
• High level of professionalism and diplomacy skills to work with students, fellow employees, parents, and school district personnel.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift and assist students when necessary.

Company name:
Petermann Bus (also known as National Express services within this posting).

We offer medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance coverage, holiday pay, PTO accrual, and a retirement savings plan. The pay rate range, and other terms and conditions of employment may vary between sites, geographic markets, customer or contract terms, and positions.

National Express LLC’s independent subsidiaries and affiliates are an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Entry level

Part-time

Administrative

School and Employee Bus Services

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