School Bus Monitor-Franklin County

About the role

At First Student, our Monitors/Aides are a constant reflection of our company's commitment to safety and customer service. The Monitor/Aide is responsible for providing operational oversight, day-to-day management, and assists drivers in safe operation of routes.

Pay

Starting Pay: $18.25/HR – $19.25/HR

Benefits

• Tremendous career advancement opportunities due to a strong presence across North America
• Positive and rewarding work environment

Responsibilities

• Knows the route and remains alert to monitor the welfare of passengers while in route
• Communicates behavior problems and conditions of various stops with the driver
• Assists in pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus
• Assists students in the loading and unloading process
• Cooperates and communicates with school personnel, students, and parents
• Attends all safety and training meetings
• Conducts emergency evacuation from the bus, including use of exiting by emergency door
• Opens and closes service doors and moves up and down steps multiple times daily
• Cleans the inside of the bus
• Assists driver when necessary to safely direct the vehicle backwards

Requirements

• Good verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Early morning availability
• Judgement/problem solving skills
• Ability to manage high degrees of stress

Language Requirement

This role requires English proficiency. Federal, state, and local requirements, including U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, require training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications be conducted in English.