Monitor/Aide

Illinois Central School Bus • Dixon, IL

6d • Onsite

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 works in a school bus yard, office, and on the road, and requires communication with students, parents, school officials, dispatch, and the driver. The monitor/aide must be able to work early morning hours, maintain a professional and respectful attitude, dress appropriately for a business environment, and perform duties safely in accordance with OSHA guidelines, applicable federal and state laws, and company policies and procedures.

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 and dress appropriately for a business environment.
• Perform job functions safely, adhering to OSHA guidelines and applicable federal and state laws, and follow company policy and procedure.
• 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.
• Physical ability to open the service door, emergency door, bus hood, and windows; maneuver wheelchairs; and conduct student evacuations by dragging up to 120 pounds for up to 40 feet.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds, including trash boxes, assistive devices, and emergency equipment, and assist passengers into their seats.
• Ability to cross the lot, walk up and down the bus aisle and around the bus exterior, sit for up to 2–3 hours, and climb in and out of the bus 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, and handles; detect passenger issues, emergency vehicles, and unusual engine noises; and hear normal conversation.
• Ability to perform pre-trip inspections, apply tie-downs, sweep, check for sleeping passengers, read street signs and route sheets, and communicate in English with passengers, parents, school officials, dispatch, and the driver.

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 by 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: High school or GED