BUS ATTENDANT

Code: 00946 Local Non-Competitive

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under direction, monitors the conduct and provides assistance to passengers on a bus to provide for their safety, well being, and discipline; does related work as required.

Examples of work

• Assists passengers in boarding and exiting vehicle (for example, holds packages and guides handicapped individuals to seats).
• Monitors conduct of passengers to prevent disorderly conduct, overcrowding, or to detect infraction of safety rules.
• Informs passengers of safety regulations.
• May fasten seat belts on passengers.
• May walk individuals across street intersection or short distance from vehicle to provide for safety.
• Gives special assistance to blind or handicapped passengers or children by operating lift mechanisms or calling off passenger stops, assisting with prosthetic appliances, and so forth.
• Inspects vehicle at specific intervals to ensure general cleanliness and safe conditions.
• Prepares reports for supervisor of all incidents (for example, accidents, mishaps, and so forth) occurring during bus trip.
• As an interim assignment between bus runs in some locations, may supervise and/or monitor students in school cafeteria and in any other school areas assigned by the supervisor.
• Prepares reports as required.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Ability to undergo on-the-job training.
• Ability to communicate clearly regarding safety rules and to give directions to passengers to maintain order and prevent injuries.
• Ability to carry out job duties which are service oriented.
• Ability to perform light manual work (for example, carrying packages, assisting with prosthetic equipment, or wheelchairs, and so forth).
• Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Note

The definition and examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.