Monitor/Aide

North America Central School Bus•Gibson City, IL

About The Position

Assist the driver in the safe operation of the route and manage students as defined or identified by the school. The role includes supporting student loading and unloading, helping with bus inspections and safety procedures, and communicating with students, parents, school personnel, and the driver. The aide also cleans the bus interior and performs other specialized functions required by contract. The position is performed in a school bus yard, office, and on the road. It requires the ability to work early morning hours, maintain a professional and respectful attitude, follow company policies and applicable safety laws, and use or learn internet, programs, office equipment, and electronic devices. Physical duties include assisting passengers, operating bus features and wheelchair equipment, conducting inspections and emergency evacuations, and moving items weighing up to 40 pounds. Emergency evacuation tasks may involve dragging a person weighing up to 120 pounds for up to 40 feet.

Requirements

Good verbal communication skills.
Ability to work early morning hours.
Maintain a professional and respectful attitude toward fellow employees and customers.
Dress professionally and appropriately for a business environment.
Ability to use or learn to use the internet, additional required programs, office equipment, fax machines, phones, and other electronic devices.
Ability to successfully complete a dexterity test and DOT physical and comply with the drug-free workplace policy.
Ability to perform the listed physical duties, including lifting up to 40 pounds and assisting with evacuations involving dragging up to 120 pounds for up to 40 feet.
Ability to communicate in English with passengers, parents, school officials, dispatch, and the driver.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Learn and follow a route sheet or electronic routing device.
Manage students and communicate behavior problems to the driver.
Assist with pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections, including child checks, CSRS, and wheelchair lifts.
Assist students with loading and unloading, including use of the wheelchair lift.
Cooperate and communicate with school personnel, parents, and students.
Attend safety and training meetings.
Conduct emergency evacuations from the bus, including exiting through the emergency door.
Clean the inside of the bus, including sweeping, dusting, and cleaning windows.
Perform other specialized functions required by contract.
Perform job duties safely, following OSHA guidelines, applicable federal and state laws, and company policies and procedures.