Bus Attendant

Support/Hourly - Position - Bus Attendant


Job Number 0000763801


Start Date


Open Date 02/01/2026


Closing Date 05/30/2027


PRIMARY PURPOSE:

• You are responsible for the student's well-being, safety, discipline, personal items and pick-up at assigned school and assigned drop-off in the afternoon.

QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/ABILITIES:

• Pass annual physical examination
• District instructed safety and operational procedure training
• Ability to speak and understand English
• Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge relating to operation of special equipment for handicapped students.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Attendants are to see that each student gets off the bus at his/her assigned school.
• Assist student in getting personal items from home to the school's campus and return on the P.M. run.
• Keep all students seated (assigned seats are recommended).
• Keep the inside of the bus swept and clean. The bus will be left clean after each run, regardless of which bus is used. Substitute buses will be treated as a regularly assigned bus.
• The attendant will assist day care students to the front door when dropping off and assist them from the front door to the bus when picking up in the morning. Students will not be let off the bus by themselves to go into centers.
• Seat belts or harnesses will be used on all students who are unable to sit in the seat safely by themselves
• Attendants are responsible for proper emergency procedures when dealing directly with the safety and care of passengers.
• Attendants are to use proper forms for student behavior problems.
• Attendants placed on a regular education bus will be responsible for student discipline and control.
• Be able to communicate in English on the radio and in person.
• All other duties as assigned by the director or designee.

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Wheel chair lifts, seat belts, wheel chair tie-downs, restraint belts, and car seats.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Attendant

Physical Demands:

INFREQUENTLY OCCASIONALY ROUTINELY


LIFT:


Light (under 15 lbs) ___ ___ _X_


Moderate (15-44 lbs) ___ ___ _X_

Heavy (45 lbs or over) _X_ ___ ___


CARRY:


Light (under 15 lbs) ___ ___ _X_


Moderate (15-44 lbs) ___ ___ _X_

Heavy (45 lbs or over) _X_ ___ ___


Pushing ___ ___ _X_

Bending or stooping ___ ___ _X_

Reaching above shoulder ___ ___ _X_

Driving Equip - Vehicle ___ ___ ___

Working with Machinery ___ ___ _X_

CLIMBING:

Ladders ___ ___ ____

Stairs ___ ___ _X_

Ramps ___ ___ _X_

Scaffolds ___ ___ ___

Walking ___ ___ _X_

Sitting ___ ___ _X_

N ote:

• In emergency situations the driver may need to lift or pull in excess of above listing.
• Environment: 90% outside driving buses - 10% inside building
• Brief Description of Job Duties: Attendant on a school bus and secure passengers
• Normal work hours: 6:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (6 hrs/day) 5 days/week.

Duty Days 182


Pay Grade Auxiliary 2