Bus Assistant

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National Express LLC (NELLC) is a premier transportation firm in North America. National Express School (NEXS) is the home-to-school division of NELLC, operating over 22,500 school buses, serving more than 550 school districts in 31 states and three provinces, and transporting more than 1.3 million students daily. The company is dedicated to ensuring children arrive safely and on time to school.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist students with entering or exiting the bus in a safe manner.
• Seat students safely using seat belts, car seats or wheelchair restraints.
• Serve as a role model for students.
• Monitor passengers 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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.

Location: Wichita Falls, TX