NEOGOV · 3 months ago
School Bus Aide (20-29 hour)
Charlottesville (22902), VA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$20.50/hr - $20.50/hrThe City of Charlottesville is seeking a School Bus Aide to assist Transit Operators in the Pupil Transportation Division. This role involves ensuring the safe transportation of students and maintaining order during transit.
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Responsibilities
Assists students boarding and leaving the school bus to prevent congestion and unsafe conditions
Assists in creating and maintaining a safe environment during transit by monitoring student behavior, seatbelt usage, addressing potential safety concerns, and reporting incidents promptly to the transit operator or supervisor
Works collaboratively with the transit operator to ensure smooth and safe transport, including responding to emergency situations, unusual delays, or route changes
Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure the vehicle and safety equipment are in proper working order; promptly reports any defects or concerns
Establishes rapport with students to maintain order and compliance on the bus
Communicates effectively with transit operators, supervisors, students, parents, and faculty to ensure a safe and orderly environment
Supports students with special transportation needs, including secure handling of mobility equipment (i.e., wheelchairs, braces, crutches, etc.), assisting students with boarding, and maintaining compliance with applicable safety guidelines
Maintains accurate records of student behavior, safety incidents, and other required documentation
Ensures safe and clean vehicle condition throughout each shift in accordance with department standards
Follows established safety protocols during bus rides, loading/unloading, and emergency drills
Supports departmental goal to provide dependable, efficient, and safe transportation service to students
May be required to work nontraditional work schedule, including weeknights, weekends, and/or holidays
Subject to being called back to work to the City in emergencies or as needed to provide necessary services to the public. The employee must have the ability to be contacted and respond based on Departmental guidelines
Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools, and other resources, including work time
Regular and reliable attendance
May operate a city owned vehicle in transportation of students
Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as apparent or assigned
Qualification
Required
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of the eighth grade
Required to successfully pass a pre-employment background check, pre-employment drug screen (Virginia Department of Transportation), pre-employment physical, and a pre-employment DMV driving record review
Required to successfully pass Tuberculosis (TB) testing
May be required to possess a valid appropriate driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia or ability to obtain one by employment start date and maintain an acceptable driving record in accordance with City criteria
Working knowledge of applicable safety standards and protocols for student transportation, including emergency procedures
Working knowledge of behavior management and fostering a safe environment
Working knowledge of vehicle inspections to identify and report obvious safety concerns or equipment issues
Awareness of the needs of students with disabilities during transportation activities, including the proper handling and securing of assistive equipment
Basic familiarity with the work to understand common principles and terminology and to recognize and solve simple problems
Basic: Ability to understand the meaning of commonly used multi-syllable words and simple paragraphs. Comprehends simple written instructions, signs, and notices
Basic: Ability to write clear and accurate simple letters, paragraphs and sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or a series of numbers, names, and addresses
Basic: Ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Basic: Provide standard information to and interacts with others outside direct reporting relationships on procedures or general policies. Interaction requires recognizing different points of view to ensure understanding and appropriate response. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers and customers
Requires Immediate Direction: Normally performs the duty assignment after receiving detailed instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results with little room for deviation. The immediate supervisor may, at times, provide close and constant review
Basic: Uses standard technical skills appropriate to the assigned and apparent job responsibilities. Ability to identify, evaluate, and respond to potential safety risks or hazards, and to implement corrective actions in a timely and effective manner
No budgetary/fiscal responsibilities
No responsibility for the supervision of others
Medium Work: Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and some amount of force constantly to move objects
Work requires climbing (ascending/descending steps), lifting, pushing/pulling, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, crouching, reaching, grasping, and repetitive motions
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for at least fifty (50) percent of the working time
Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
Ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
Preferred
Some experience in managing or caring for children and/or working in youth services
Benefits
Paid holidays
Paid vacation and sick leave
Health insurance options with employer contribution
Employer-paid life insurance
City's retirement options
Gym membership reimbursement
Continuing education/training opportunities
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Bike Commuter Program
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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