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Passenger Attendants

Also called: Bus Aide, Bus Assistant, Bus Attendant, Bus Monitor

What they do:

Provide services to ensure the safety of passengers aboard ships, buses, trains, or within the station or terminal. Perform duties such as explaining the use of safety equipment, serving meals or beverages, or answering questions related to travel.

On the job, you would:
  • Secure passengers for transportation by buckling seatbelts or fastening wheelchairs with tie-down straps.
  • Provide boarding assistance to elderly, sick, or injured people.
  • Respond to passengers' questions, requests, or complaints.
On the job, you'll need:

Transportation

  • movement of people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road

Arts and Humanities

  • English language

Business

  • customer service

Safety and Government

  • public safety and security

Basic Skills

  • listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
  • talking to others

Social

  • looking for ways to help people
  • understanding people's reactions

Verbal

  • communicate by speaking
  • listen and understand what people say

Attention

  • pay attention to something without being distracted

Conventional

People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.

  • Dependability
  • Self Control
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Concern for Others
  • Cooperation
  • Integrity

Office suite software

  • Microsoft Office software

Electronic mail software

  • Email software

Operating system software

  • Microsoft Windows

Job Outlook

The job outlook for this position is Average.

New job opportunities are likely in the future.

Median Annual Salary: $34,630

Education

High school diploma/GED or no high school diploma/GED is usually needed.