Monitor/Aide

North America Central School Bus/Rohrer Bus • Gibson City, IL

6d

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 supports the safe transportation of students to and from school, including helping students board and exit the bus and communicating with drivers, school personnel, parents, and students.

Work takes place in a school bus yard, office, and on the road. The role involves early morning hours, physical activity on and around buses, and communicating in English with passengers, parents, school officials, dispatch, and the driver. Employees must follow company policies and procedures, OSHA guidelines, and applicable federal and state laws, and maintain a professional, respectful attitude and appearance.

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.
• Perform job functions safely in accordance with OSHA guidelines and applicable federal and state laws.
• Follow company policies and procedures.
• Ability to use or learn to use the internet, additional programs as required, and office equipment such as fax machines and phones, or other electronic devices.
• Successfully complete a dexterity test and DOT physical, and comply with the drug-free workplace policy.
• Ability to evacuate students by dragging up to 120 pounds for up to 40 feet.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds, including trash boxes, assistive devices, emergency equipment, and helping passengers into their seats.
• Ability to walk across a lot, up and down a bus aisle, and around the exterior of a bus.
• Ability to sit for up to two to three hours.
• Ability to climb bus steps multiple times a day.
• Ability to reach and apply tie-downs, safety vests, and car seats; open the emergency door from the ground; and check the roof hatch.
• Ability to grip doors, knobs, switches, handles, and similar items.
• Ability to detect passenger problems, emergency vehicles, unusual engine noises, and normal conversation.
• Ability to read street signs and route sheets.
• 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 bus evacuations, including through the emergency door.
• Clean the inside of the bus, including sweeping, dusting, and cleaning windows.
• Perform other specialized functions required by contract.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed