Bus Assistant

Summit School Services is committed to providing the highest level of transportation safety, quality service, and positive employee relations. Our corporate headquarters in Warrenville, Illinois, supports 250+ local customer service centers throughout North America.

• Assist students with entering or exiting the bus in a safe manner.
• Seat students safely using seat belts, car seats, or wheelchair restraints.
• Monitor passengers at all times to ensure safety regulations and student conduct rules are followed.
• Communicate student management and discipline per company policy.
• Document and report any violations or conduct concerns to the appropriate authority.
• Physically assist passengers in vehicle evacuation in case of emergency.
• Ensure students take their belongings when leaving the bus.
• Assist the driver in keeping the interior of the assigned vehicle clean and presentable.
• Complete all required paperwork and submit to the appropriate department in a timely manner.
• Attend all assigned training, safety meetings, and in‑service meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be at least 18 years of age; for New York School Bus Assistants, at least 19 years of age per state law.
• Must meet physical and medical requirements.
• Must satisfactorily complete and pass all training and attend safety meetings and in‑service meetings to remain qualified.
• High degree of attention to detail and dexterity to safely use various types of restraints and secure wheelchairs.
• 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, employees, parents, and district personnel.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift and assist students when necessary.

Hourly rate: $17.44 per hour with training at $16 per hour. Bonuses:
Retention bonus up to $1,500 after 1 year of employment. Employees are eligible for Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLAWA). Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, holiday pay, PTO accrual, and retirement savings plan are offered.

Summit School Services and its independent subsidiaries and affiliates are equal employment opportunity (EEO) employers. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.