Job Purpose: Assist the driver in the safe operation of the route and manage students as defined/identified by school.
Major Responsibilities:
- Ability to learn and follow a route sheet or electronic routing device
- Is responsible for student management and communicates behavior problems with the driver
- Assists in pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus, including child checks, CSRS and wheelchair lifts
- Assists students in the loading and unloading process including wheelchair lift
- Cooperates and communicates with school personnel, parents and students.
- Attend all safety and training meetings.
- Conducts emergency evacuation from the bus, including exiting from the emergency door.
- Cleans the insides of the bus including sweeping, dusting and cleaning windows.
- Other specialized functions as required by contract.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Good verbal communication skills.
- The ability to work early morning hours.
- Must maintain a professional and respectful attitude toward fellow employees and customers.
- Dress in a professional and appropriate manner for a business environment.
- Perform all job functions in the safest manner adhering to OSHA guidelines & other applicable Federal& State laws
- Execute all job duties while following company policy and procedure
- Ability to use or learn to use internet, additional programs as required and office equipment, including fax and phones or other electronic devices
- Ability to successfully complete dexterity test and DOT physical and comply with drug free workplace policy
- School bus yard /Office/On-the-road Physical requirements include:
- Opening service door, emergency door, bus hood, windows, wheelchair maneuvering, student evacuations dragging up to 120 lbs and for up to 40 feet.
- Lifting Trash box, challenged passengers into their seats, assistive devices, emergency equipment. Up to 40 lbs.
- Crossing lot, up and down bus aisle, around exterior of bus
- Sitting up to 2-3 hours
- Climbing steps in and out of bus multiple times a day
- Reaching & applying tie-downs, safety vests, car seats, opening emergency door from ground, checking roof hatch
- Gripping doors, knobs, switches, handles, etc.
- Detecting problems with passengers on bus, emergency vehicles, unusual engine noises, normal conversation
- Pre-trip inspection, applying tie-downs, sweeping, checking for sleeping
- Reading street signs, route sheets
- Communicating via the English language with passengers, parents, school officials, dispatch, and driver
North America Central School Bus is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
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