School Bus Attendant

First Student • Mount Vernon, NY

393d • $33,280 - $33,280

About The Position

The School Bus Attendant position at First Student involves ensuring the safety and well-being of students during transportation. The role includes monitoring passengers, assisting with loading and unloading, and maintaining communication with the bus driver and school personnel. This entry-level position offers opportunities for career advancement within a large and supportive company.

Requirements

• Good verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Early morning availability
• Judgement/problem solving skills
• Ability to manage high degrees of stress

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 inside of the bus
• Assists driver when necessary to safely direct the vehicle backwards

Benefits

• Tremendous Career Advancement Opportunities
• Positive and rewarding work environment
• Security and excellent training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees