Driver Assistant at Suffolk Transportation Service, Inc. – Suffolk County, New York

The Driver Assistant is responsible for assisting the school bus driver in maintaining order on the bus and assuring the safety of all passengers while entering, riding, and departing from the bus.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists students in getting on the bus and to their seats. Assists the students in getting off the bus safely.
• Ensures all passengers are properly restrained while riding the bus.
• Learns bus route, and notifies substitute driver when necessary.
• Maintains order and behavior of children on the bus so the driver will not be distracted from safe driving.
• Immediately reports any such incident to the DA Supervisor and Road Supervisor.
• Releases students only to persons listed on the child release form, and requires identification from any unknown or new person on the list.
• Notifies the DA Supervisor, Road Supervisor, and Dispatcher of concerns regarding the student’s health, and behavior.
• Assists in removal of trash and litter from bus daily.
• Performs other related duties similar in nature and level as assigned.
• Physical Presence at work site required for position.
• Must attend mandatory meetings and training as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• • Must be over 19 years of age.
  • Must pass pre-employment physical, including Non-DOT medical card and Non-DOT Drug Screen.
  • Ability to pass NYS DOE Physical Performance Test: Drag 125lbs, 30 feet, in 30 seconds.
  • Must be able to work varying shifts. Shifts assigned based on seniority.
  • Attend employee meetings; including safety, training, retraining, etc., as required.
  • Maintains a positive, calm attitude and provide professional customer service.
  • Understands, encourages, and carries out the principles of safety management.