School Bus Assistant - Pontiac, MI

Do you want to make a difference in your community while in a rewarding career? Become a school bus assistant! No experience necessary. We provide you with the tools and training you need to thrive as a school bus assistant!

We are offering

• Hourly rate $15.50 per hour with a $500.00 sign-on bonus for new staff
• Paid training
• Split shift (and time off for school holidays!)
• Paid holidays
• Sick time
• Company-matching 401k
• Industry-leading health benefits
• Company-provided (free to you!) life insurance
• And more!
  
  

If you're 18 years of age or older and are ready to accelerate your career in transportation, apply today! We are an MVAA certified veteran-friendly employer and an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities Include

• Assist students with entering or exiting the bus in a safe manner.
• Seat students safely using needed seat belts, car seats or wheel chair 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.
  
  

Requirements Include

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• 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.
  
  

Primary Location: 650 North Saginaw Street, Pontiac, MI 48342

Job Shift: Day Job

Travel: No