School Bus Monitor

Dattco • East Hartford, CT

13d • Onsite

About The Position

DATTCO is hiring a School Bus Monitor in East Hartford, Connecticut. The role supports student safety and behavior on school buses and other vehicles, including minivans, vans, and cars. The position has split shifts for morning and afternoon school bus routes; additional hours may be available by coordinating with a manager. The hourly rate is $18.50.

Requirements

• Successfully complete all required pre-employment screening, including state and national criminal background checks, registry checks, drug testing, and other screenings required by law, Connecticut DMV, school district policy, or DATTCO policy.
• Be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Be able to enter and exit the vehicle repeatedly and perform required vehicle inspections.
• Be able to bend, kneel, reach, climb stairs, and use vehicle safety equipment.
• Be able to assist passengers during boarding, exiting, and emergency evacuations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a reasonable level of good behavior among children on the bus, minivan, van, or car.
• Enforce school bus safety rules, including ensuring students remain seated, do not harm themselves or others, do not eat on the bus, and follow other safety regulations.
• Recognize dangerous situations affecting children's safety and report them to the bus driver immediately.
• Assist the driver with a spot inspection after each school run to ensure all children have exited the bus.
• Assist with buckling children and using other safety equipment as outlined by safety laws.
• Assist with evacuating children from the vehicle during emergencies.
• Assist the driver with directions using a predetermined route sheet.

Benefits

• Weekends off and school holiday breaks.
• Job stability and longevity.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Career growth opportunities, with promotions from within across DATTCO company brands.
• May be eligible for unemployment insurance during summer months.
• Employee Referral Program offering $1,000 bonuses to current employees who refer someone, subject to program terms and eligibility requirements.
• Training program for referred candidates who may not yet meet specific requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed