Monitor/Aide

Illinois Central School Bus•Blue Island, 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 involves supporting students during boarding and unloading, monitoring behavior, assisting with bus inspections and safety procedures, and maintaining the interior of the bus. Work may take place in the 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, 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.
Physical ability to open service and emergency doors, the bus hood and windows; maneuver wheelchair equipment; and assist with student evacuations, including 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 to help passengers into their seats.
Ability to cross a lot, move up and down the bus aisle and around the exterior of the bus, sit for up to 2–3 hours, and 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 issues, emergency vehicles, unusual engine noises, and normal conversation.
Ability to perform pre-trip inspections, apply tie-downs, sweep, check for sleeping passengers, and 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 as required by contract.
Perform job duties safely in accordance with OSHA guidelines, applicable federal and state laws, and company policies and procedures.