Monitor/Aide

North America Central School Bus/Rohrer Bus • Blue Island, IL

7d

About The Position

The Monitor/Aide assists the driver in safely operating the school bus route and manages students as directed by the school. The role includes helping students board and exit the bus, supporting safety inspections and emergency procedures, communicating with students, parents, school personnel, and the driver, and cleaning the inside of the bus. The position requires the ability to work early morning hours and perform the listed physical tasks in a school bus yard, office, and on the road.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 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 programs as required, 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 communicate in English with passengers, parents, school officials, dispatch, and the driver.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements listed for the role, including lifting up to 40 pounds and assisting with passenger evacuations involving dragging up to 120 pounds for up to 40 feet.

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 through the emergency door.
• Clean the inside of the bus, including sweeping, dusting, and cleaning windows.
• Perform other specialized functions as required by contract.
• Perform job duties safely and in accordance with OSHA guidelines, applicable federal and state laws, and company policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED