Bus Assistant

About the Role

Stock Transportation Ltd. (a subsidiary of Summit School Services) operates more than 2,800 school buses and serves 35+ school districts throughout Ontario and Alberta. Our corporate office, located in Markham, ON, houses the administrative and support functions for the company.

No Experience Needed - Training Provided

Pay : $17.08 / Hour

Location : 930 Coronation Blvd, Kingston, K7M 6R2

Purpose of Position : To maintain conduct of passengers on bus, help ensure safety of passengers, and assist passengers in getting on and off the bus, or with walking to a bus stop.

Key Responsibilities

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Exhibit the highest ethical best practices and personal integrity; share concerns about suspicious or inappropriate behavior with supervisor or manager.
• Pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Attend and pass all pre-employment training and ongoing training as determined required by the Company.
• Attend all Company Safety Meetings.
• Report to work on time.
• Lift and operate equipment, including seat belts, tie downs, harnesses, and wheelchair clamps.
• Lift and close bus doors daily, and assist passengers who are boarding and exiting the bus.
• Evacuate bus in emergency situations and physically assist passengers to evacuate.
• Possess tact and diplomacy in dealing with students, parents, and school district / board personnel.
• Ensure passengers are safely seated while the bus is in motion.
• Effectively manage student behaviour by exercising communication and discipline as per Company policies, and report student discipline issues to the school and to the Company immediately.
• Practice safe work habits to prevent accidents. Report all accidents, incidents, and concerns with passengers to the Company immediately. Alcohol and drug testing may be conducted in post‑incident or reasonable cause situations.
• Complete all paperwork, including route change sheets and timecards, in a timely manner.
• Assist in keeping Company vehicle neat and clean.
• Contact parents of passengers if instructed by the Company.
• Conduct child checks to ensure no students are left behind on the school bus.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Company.
• Adhere to Company standards in conduct and customer service, and follow all Company policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Physical Demands

Sensory Demands

Working Conditions

Stock Transportation has a zero‑tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with its policies and values, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. Stock Transportation is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children and passengers.

At Stock Transportation our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Part‑time

Job Function

Administrative

Industry

School and Employee Bus Services

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