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Amaral Bus

Management consistently struggled with communication and professionalism. I was moved into a completely different position with little notice, training, or support, despite learning later that the change had apparently been planned for months. Major decisions affecting my job were often discussed with others before they were communicated to me.

Employees were frequently criticized for issues outside of their control. In recruiting, I spent significant time contacting applicants, scheduling interviews, and following up, yet was often blamed when candidates failed to respond or attend interviews. Mistakes that had already been corrected were sometimes revisited publicly rather than handled through constructive coaching.

The workplace culture felt overly focused on criticism rather than support. Employees were expected to learn new systems and handle multiple responsibilities with limited training, while management monitored office conversations through cameras with audio instead of addressing concerns directly. Serious concerns, including reports of inappropriate behavior, did not always feel adequately addressed.

My final experience reflected many of the issues I encountered throughout my employment. After missing two interview confirmation calls, I was yelled at in front of coworkers rather than being spoken to professionally. The situation left me visibly upset, and I was ultimately sent home and terminated.

There were good coworkers who genuinely cared and tried to help, but overall I felt undervalued, unsupported, and set up to fail. I would not recommend this workplace to anyone looking for a professional, organized, and respectful work environment.

So i wish they had things organized completely. When problems arise they shouldnt just tell you we will work on it and nothing happends. They will continue to give you a bus thats lits up like a Christmas tree. Breaks sliding , emergency alarms going , white and black smoke covering the highway lol. whatever the issue nothing gets done your just sent on your way n just hope u make it back. They took away all bonuses for drivers . And let me just say do not believe their sign on bonus etc. its sick pay a tiny check lol.dont let them fool you.  Monitors get 50$ extra a week drivers get nothing. They use to have a minimum pay they took it away. They dont care about their drivers. They just care if you show up sick and all. But without a driver theres no monitor.. I use to love working here but things changed and its time for me to go somewhere else . They dont even train monitors just throw them on the bus. And new drivers arent being taught the little red button on back of bus u have to push before shutting off ur bus leaving drivers outside trying to figure it out. Dont you think they will atleast show u that. Your not learned that in training which u should! Use to be a great place to work for. Things have surely changed !! The ladys’ in the office are very rude n disrespectful. I shouldnt say all but theres one i wish i can drag with the bus. That is all folks 

What is the best part of working at the company?
If your a worker & want to work they will keep you very busy. Very nice place to work for. 


What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
When your out on the road driving the traffic
can be very stressful at times. Some drivers on the roads are very disrespectful to school buses. Bus drivers main job is to keep all passengers safe at all times. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
My experience has been very nice. Co-workers 
are very kind & helpful to each other. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
A typical day is getting up & out early in the morning. Going to the bus garage. Getting on 
the bus for my route. Doing the pretrip for the bus. Making sure everything is working properly. Heading out & picking up students 
for Highschool and middle school. Dropping them off at school. Then heading back out to pick up elementary students & taking them to their schools & dropping them off. Returning the bus back to the garage and enjoy 4hours till it's time to pick up all the students you 
had brought to school & take them back home 
&drop them off with their family members. Returning the bus back to the garage when all are home safely. Going home for the evening.

The work day consists of early mornings, long breaks are nice for appointments and errands. Management is friendly/helpful based off of your attitude and willingness to work. The workplace culture is primarily a positive environment however, there are always going to be those who complain. As long as you do your job and are happy about it, it is a great place to work. 

The hardest part of my job is dealing with harsh weather conditions and  waking up early in the morning. The most enjoyable part of my job is the fact that you almost become family with the students after driving them for so long. The coworkers are fun, helpful, and the tenured employees are willing to share their experiences (tips/trick). Nice equipment to drive. 

The students are the best part about this job.  My coworkers are a pleasure to work with as well as the office staff.  There is plenty of opportunity to pick up extra hours, such as field trips which are a lot of fun to participate in.  Even working with the school staff is a pleasure.  I have been able to take advantage of advancement opportunities and there is even further opportunity for growth if desired.   To be a successful school bus driver, you need a caring heart, patience, a willing ear to listen to your kids and understanding. After working here for about 7 years, this is and has been a very rewarding career.

As a monitor on one of the Vans, I am lucky enough to work alongside my wife every day.  We work a split schedule, and it follows a school year, so we have weekends, nights and all school vacations off.   Since we are both in the retirement stage, this position gives us the flexibility to spend a lot of time with our family during those weekends, holidays and vacations, which for us makes this a very important factor as to why we chose this path.
This has been a great experience.

This company offers training which is basically sitting in front of videos, going on a laptop  and studying the wrong answers so you hopefully pass the test. Once you do pass, if your lucky, you will learn about the unprofessionalism with this company starting from the top. Check your hours carefully because most likely they are wrong and your check is short. You'll be promised the money will be in the next check but....it won't. By the third week they'll hope you forgot. Don't pick up extra hours because...they do NOT pay overtime.  Unfortunately, the front office staff has to get the bulk of daily complaints that should be sent upstairs. In hindsight, I really wish I took the job with the OTHER bus company.

My experience with this company was extremely disappointing. The environment is driven by control rather than collaboration, and transparency is virtually nonexistent. Getting a clear answer is rare, and time off is strongly discouraged, if not outright denied.

The office culture is unhealthy, with staff expected to follow orders without question. The owner manages through fear, often resorting to threats and intimidation. Morale is low, and respect for employees is clearly not a priority.

Overall, this was a toxic workplace, and I truly don’t understand how the company continues to operate under such poor leadership. I would not recommend working here.

Working at Amaral Bus Co. has been a great experience! It's a family-owned company where you feel like part of a close-knit group from day one.

The owners are really driven to provide the best transportation in Southcoast MA, and they genuinely care about their team. The atmosphere here is supportive and friendly, with opportunities to learn and grow.

Communication is open and honest, which creates a transparent and trusting atmosphere. Management genuinely listens to ideas and feedback from employees, which makes you feel valued and heard.

Moreover, there's a great balance between professionalism and a positive social atmosphere.

They offer bonuses only to never pay them.  Paychecks are often short of the hours worked and compensation is never made.  Equipment breaks down and work orders are ignored.  Safety issues are abundant!

Most (not all) of the management is hostile and rude, nothing is kept confidential, and there are cameras everywhere (audio included) including the break rooms.  Charters are given based on who the management is pals with instead of based on seniority level or dedication.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Bus driver 2 salaries reported	$30.52 per hour
Dispatcher 1 salary reported	$30.00 per hour
Recruiting specialist 1 salary reported	$26.00 per hour
Transportation coordinator 2 salaries reported	$30.00 per hour
Laborer 1 salary reported	$22.00 per hour

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