Monitor/Aide

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

10d•$18•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 supports students during transportation, helps maintain bus safety, communicates with families and school personnel, and performs related bus-cleaning and contract-specific duties. The position requires early morning availability and work in a school bus yard, office, and on the road.

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, and office equipment, including 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 tasks, including lifting up to 40 pounds and assisting with student 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 bus evacuations, including exits 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 in accordance with company policies and procedures, OSHA guidelines, and applicable federal and state laws.