How to hire a bus matron

How to hire a bus matron, step by step

Here's a step-by-step bus matron hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a bus matron job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new bus matron
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a bus matron, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect bus matron also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   Here's a comparison of bus matron salaries for various roles:

   Type of Bus Matron	Description	Hourly rate
   Bus Matron	Bus drivers transport people between various places—including work, school, and shopping malls—and across state or national borders. Some drive regular routes, and others transport passengers on chartered trips or sightseeing tours.	$7-125
   School Bus Driver	A school bus driver is responsible for students' safe transportation during school days or any related events. Aside from ensuring that the students get to their destination on time, a school bus driver must ensure to abide by the traffic laws and regulations at all times and follow particular routes for picking-up and dropping off students... Show more	$14-22
   Bus Driver	Bus drivers are mainly responsible for safely transporting passengers to their destinations. Bus drivers must be attentive and highly focused to monitor road situations at all times, avoiding any cause of accidents... Show more	$13-21

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Safety Procedures
   • Emergency Situations
   • Wheelchair
   • Safety Checks
   • CPR
   • Safety Rules
   • Assist Bus
   • Incident Reports
   • Bus Route

   Responsibilities:

   • Maintain cleanliness and organization of assign station and service areas.
   • Assist with ESE students are impair and in need of care.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your bus matron job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A bus matron salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, bus matrons' average salary in missouri is 40% less than in maryland.
   • Seniority. Entry-level bus matrons earn 94% less than senior-level bus matrons.
   • Certifications. A bus matron with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a bus matron's salary.

   Average bus matron salary

   $64,198yearly

   $30.86 hourly rate

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   Entry-level bus matron salary

   $15,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 20, 2025

4. Writing a bus matron job description

   A bus matron job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a bus matron job description:

   Bus matron job description example

   **SMALL BUSINESS CREDIT OFFICER III**
   
   **WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?**
   
   Responsible for underwriting small business loan requests to achieve efficiencies and quality of the process to enhance client experience. Primary performance responsibilities include analyzing business and personal financial data to determine the merits of the loan request (including adherence to loan policy), assessing the credit worthiness of borrowers, decision loans within established lending authority, identify and mitigate risks and appropriately structure loan requests. Ensure all due diligence and background evaluations are complete and thorough before rendering a credit decision. Underwriters larger or more complex loan requests.
   
   **Residential Lending Division**
   
   Make a meaningful difference as a member of City National's Residential Lending group. This is a great opportunity to grow your career with a stable and expanding organization while enhancing and retaining bank client relationships through competitive mortgage products and solutions with exceptional service and care.
   
   **WHAT WILL YOU DO?**
   
   + Review new money and renewal loan requests and financial information; evaluate and determine credit structure and terms; fully underwrites CRR consistent with Bank format, policies and procedures; determines sources and uses of funds; analyzes industry data, competitive factors, historical performance, projected results, risks, and mitigating factors.
   
   + Contacts Relationship Manager, as appropriate, for additional information and details related to loan request or clarification of financial materials and resources.
   
   + Reviews collateral periodically to minimize credit exposure. Applies fraud detection and prevention techniques.
   
   + Collaborate with team members by providing credit alternatives and creative ways to structure credits ensuring that transactions are within portfolio risk standards. Authors credit approval memorandum.
   
   + Restructures loans and/or lines of credit as required. Assumes accountability for minimizing Bank losses.
   
   + Maintains up-to-date knowledge on all Bank lending policies and regulations. Confers with the Credit Team Lead and appropriate Bank personnel regarding new/existing lending requirements and regulations.
   
   + Supports relationship management team by monitoring performance of borrowers, identifying problem credits, and taking a proactive approach toward resolution. Works with Collateral Department to ensure loan facilities maintain valuation within approved tolerance, and when necessary, communicates with Relationship Manager prior to borrower escalation. Reviews risk grading on an ongoing basis to identify potential credit issues (currently only PG). Escalates potential credit issues to Credit Team Lead, Credit Manager and relationship team.
   
   + Manage the renewal process by working with the Relationship Manager, the client and the CSA team.
   
   + May participate in ad hoc special projects for the team or SBC as needed.
   
   + Complies fully with all Bank Operational and Credit policies and procedures as well as all regulatory requirements (e.g. Bank Secrecy Act, Know Your Client, Community Reinvestment Act, Fair Lending Practices, Code of Conduct, etc.).
   
   + Maintains a proactive commitment to established bank programs, such as Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) and Affirmative Action.
   
   **WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED**
   
   **Must-Have***
   
   + Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or other related discipline
   
   + Minimum 7 years experience in underwriting small business or commercial loans is required.
   
   + Minimum 7 years of experience in a banking or financial services required.
   
   **Skills and Knowledge**
   
   + Minimum 7+ years underwriting small business or commercial loans.
   
   + SBA Lending experience a plus
   
   + Highly knowledgeable in commercial credit policies and procedures.
   
   + Strong credit analysis and accounting skills with the ability to communicate skillfully and effectively in both verbal/written forms.
   
   + Good organizational skills.
   
   + Ability to assume responsibility and accountability for decision making.
   
   + Ability to work well independently and in teams and interact effectively with all levels of Bank personnel and outside contacts.
   
   **Compensation**
   
   Starting base salary: $57.21 - $74.31 per hour. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.
   
   ***To be considered for this position you must meet at least these basic qualifications**
   
   The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
   
   **INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT**
   
   City National Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.
   
   **ABOUT CITY NATIONAL**
   
   We start with a basic premise: Business is personal. Since day one we've always gone further than the competition to help our clients, colleagues and community flourish. City National Bank was founded in 1954 by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and that legacy of integrity, community and unparalleled client relationships continues to drive phenomenal growth today. City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, one of North America's leading diversified financial services companies.
   
   **Positions based in New York City:**
   
   In order to work on-site at City National Bank in New York City, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, per city requirements. Shortly after your start date, you will be required to attest to your vaccination status and will be required to provide proof of vaccination.
   
   \#LI-ST1
   
   \#CA-ST
   
   Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/DisabledReal Estate, Residential Lending

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5. Post your job

   To find the right bus matron for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with bus matrons they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit bus matrons who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your bus matron job on Zippia to find and recruit bus matron candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit bus matrons, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new bus matron

   Once you've found the bus matron candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new bus matron first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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