How to hire a transportation attendant

How to hire a transportation attendant, step by step

Here's a step-by-step transportation attendant hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the transportation attendant you need to hire. Certain transportation attendant roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

   Yes

   No

   A transportation attendant's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, transportation attendants from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of transportation attendants.

   Type of Transportation Attendant	Description	Hourly rate
   Transportation Attendant		$12-19
   Ship Steward	A ship steward's responsibilities will vary depending on whether they work in housekeeping, the kitchen, or as a guide in a cruise ship. Most of the time, the duties of a ship steward will revolve around assisting and engaging with guests, ensuring that they are satisfied with the services and amenities... Show more	$7-29
   Attendant	An attendant is responsible for ensuring excellent customer service by assisting customers with their needs and inquiries, managing complaints, and providing timely actions. Attendants duties include maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of operational areas, monitoring product inventories and requesting necessary stocks and equipment, performing administrative tasks as needed, escalating concerns to the management for immediate resolution, and conducting maintenance services... Show more	$9-17

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • CPR
   • Emergency Situations
   • Transportation Services
   • Patient Care
   • Stretchers
   • Customer Service
   • Tie Downs
   • Transport Equipment
   • Emergency Room
   • Medical Equipment
   • Safety Procedures
   • Resuscitation
   • Wheel Chair

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Operate POS cash register to manage cash, credit, and debit card transactions for sell items.
   • Examine injure persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment.
   • Clean industrial size dryers on a nightly basis of melted/hardened plastic

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, transportation attendants' average salary in south carolina is 43% less than in tennessee.
   • Seniority. Entry-level transportation attendants earn 33% less than senior-level transportation attendants.
   • Certifications. A transportation attendant 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 transportation attendant's salary.

   Average transportation attendant salary

   $16.06hourly

   $33,409 yearly

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   Entry-level transportation attendant salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 23, 2026

4. Writing a transportation attendant job description

   A good transportation attendant job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a transportation attendant job description:

   Transportation attendant job description example

   
   

   We believe a workplace food program is something employees should love and look forward to every day. Powered by technology and a network of over 2,000 restaurants, Fooda feeds hungry people at work through our ongoing food programs located within companies and office buildings. Every day, each Fooda location is served by a different restaurant that comes onsite and serves fresh lunch from their chef’s unique menu. Fooda operates in over 20 major US cities and plans to continue its expansion across the United States. Eight out of ten employees believe Fooda is one of their company’s top picks.

   
   

   Who You Are:

   
   

   + You love building relationships with customers and enjoy customer service

   
   

   + You are friendly, high energy and love interacting with other people

   
   

   + You are empathetic at your core yet comfortable being tough and taking a stand

   
   

   + You are savvy with technology and will be comfortable in a fast-paced startup

   
   

   + You are optimistic in the face of problems and know that you’re capable of finding solutions

   
   

   + You are very organized and detail oriented. Type-A personality is a plus!

   
   

   + Preferred catering or serving experience is a plus

   
   

   Requirements:

   
   

   + Reliable car

   
   

   + Valid driver’s license

   
   

   + Car Insurance

   
   

   + Clean driving record supported by a motor vehicle report

   
   

   + Must be willing to use smart phone during working hours

   
   

   + Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds

   
   

   + Ability to work Monday-Friday from 10:00am-2:00pm

   
   

   Your Responsibilities:

   
   

   + Working directly with our restaurant partners to pick up orders and transport to client locations

   
   

   + Set-up popup program and ensure all sanitation processes are followed

   
   

   + Service client associates between 11:30 AM-1:30 PM

   
   

   + Ensure that we are following proper portion control of products served

   
   

   + Break down station and ensure full cleanliness of client space

   
   

   + Weekly inventory of cleaning supplies and popup small wares

   
   

   + Escalate issues to Popup Account Manager when necessary to keep them informed

   
   

   or help problem solve

   
   

   + Able to work seamlessly with various technologies at a moment’s notice

   
   

   What We’ll Hook You Up With:

   
   

   + Competitive wages

   
   

   + $100 signing bonus and a $250 additional bonus after 3 months on the job

   
   

   + Paid time off

   
   

   + 401k retirement plan with company match

   
   

   + Pre-tax commuter expense benefit

   
   

   + A fulfilling, challenging adventure of a work experience!

   
   

   The safety and wellbeing of our employees and customers is a top priority. As a condition of employment for this position, all hired candidates will be required to submit proof of COVID19 vaccination.

   
   

   Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No phone calls or recruiters please.

   
   

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find transportation attendants for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit transportation attendants, 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 transportation attendant

   Once you've decided on a perfect transportation attendant candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new transportation attendant. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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