Transportation Aide - North Kansas City

Location
Kansas City
Workplace
On-site

About this role

Job DetailsJob Location: Kansas City, MO 64116Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $16.00Job Category: TransportationMake every mile matter with our team at North Kansas City and Liberty! As an Aide, you’ll play a key role in helping students get to school safely—and enjoy a flexible, rewarding job that fits your life.

Why You’ll Love This Job

✅ Flexible schedules – choose part-time or full-time hours
✅ No weekends or major holidays – enjoy your time off
✅ Paid training – we’ll set you up for success
✅ Weekly pay – steady, reliable income
✅ Small passenger groups – typically 3–6 students per vehicle
✅ Competitive pay – earn $16 per hour
✅ Great benefits – including vision, dental, life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program
✅ Make an impact – provide a vital service to your community every day

If you’re dependable, caring, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to have you on our team!

Read the full job description below

Position Description

The Van Aide assures a safe and orderly ride by assisting students in the North Kansas City and Liberty School Districts with loading, unloading, seating, securing assistive devices, and managing safety and behavioral concerns. The Van Aide provides the driver with support as needed, both during routine activities and emergencies.

Employment Requirements

Must be at least 18-years of age

Must be able to pass a company sponsored Health Assessment

Must be able to pass a company sponsored Physical Duties Assessment

Must be able to pass a company sponsored Drug Screening

Must be able to pass a company sponsored Criminal Background Check

CPR and First Aid Certified (or ability to become certified within 30 days of employment)

Enjoy working with children of all ages and be sensitive to their needs

Able to understand and have empathy for persons with disabilities

Perform all job functions in a professional and reliable manner

Essential Job Functions

Safely load, unload and secure passengers

Follows mandated child restraint device procedures as applicable, ensuring passengers are properly positioned and restrained (Car seats, boosters, seat belts)

Positions self on van in a location which allows for observation and assistance to all students

Ensures the safety and well-being of passengers being transported to and from various locations

Assures that no passenger is left unsupervised on a vehicle

Assists in maintaining the interior cleanliness of the vehicle

In the event of an accident or emergency, facilitates the safe evacuation of passengers

Assists the driver when backing the vehicle

Be familiar with all aspects of the assigned route and assist substitute drivers with the route

Maintain appropriate communication and interaction with internal and external contacts

Comply with company guidelines

Perform additional duties and responsibilities as requested

Demands of the Job

Able to work in all types of conditions i.e., day, darkness, rain, snow, heat, cold, etc.

Works alone, with, and around others

Lifting, walking and stepping up and down into/from a van

Hearing, listening, seeing, and speaking clearly

Use hands, fingers, and feet

Competent reading and legible writing

Analyzing, problem solving, using good judgement and decision-making

Benefits

Will train

Air conditioned vehicles

Enjoy working with children of all ages

Provide a valuable service to the community

Part-time and full-time hours

Flexible schedules

No weekends, holidays and major holidays

Average 3-6 students per vehicle

Paid training

Weekly pay

$16.00 per hour

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Sign On Bonus of up to $750

Employee Referral Bonuses

Qualifications

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Top Benefits

  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Training
  • Weekly Pay
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Employee Referral Bonuses