School Bus Monitor at First Student

Portsmouth, Rhode Island, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Mar, 26

Salary

20.12

Posted On

07 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Good Verbal Communication Skills, Attention To Detail, Judgement/Problem Solving Skills, Ability To Manage High Degrees Of Stress

Industry

School and Employee Bus Services

Description

First for a reason: At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer. Now Hiring Monitor/Aide in Portsmouth, RI! At First Student, our Monitors/Aides are a constant reflection of our company’s commitment to safety and customer service. The Monitor/Aide is responsible for providing operational oversight, day-to-day management, and assists drivers in safe operation of routes. At First Student, we are proud to offer: $18.02 - $20.12 starting wage Tremendous Career Advancement Opportunities due to a strong presence across North America Positive and rewarding work environment Monitor/Aide Responsibilities: Knows the route and remains alert to monitor the welfare of passengers while in route Communicates behavior problems and conditions of various stops with the driver Assists in pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus Assists students in the loading and unloading process Cooperates and communicates with school personnel, students, and parents Attends all safety and training meetings Conducts emergency evacuation from the bus, including use of exiting by emergency door Opens and closes service doors and moves up and down steps multiple times daily Cleans the inside of the bus Assists driver when necessary to safely direct the vehicle backwards Monitor/Aide Required Experience and Skills: Good verbal communication skills Attention to detail Early morning availability Judgement/problem solving skills Ability to manage high degrees of stress First Student’s commitment to putting our customers first, dedication to safety, and an ambition to deliver dependable transportation makes for a working environment you’ll love. As a huge company with 120,000 staff and over 2.5 billion customers worldwide, you’ll also enjoy security, a brilliant future, and excellent training. Apply today to join our team! In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf. MISSION Provide unmatched care and the safest ride to school, so when students arrive, they start and end their day with an exceptional experience and are ready to achieve their full potential. FOCUS ON SAFETY Safety is at the heart of everything we do CARE FOR OUR STUDENTS Ensure our vehicles are welcoming and trusted places where students feel comfortable and secure SURPASS CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS Go the extra mile to deliver an extraordinary experience for our customers and communities FOSTER TEAMWORK Work together, act with integrity, respect each other, champion diversity and inclusion SET THE HIGHEST STANDARDS Continually seek a better way to do things with innovation, sustainable practices, financial discipline, commercial excellence, and operational excellence

Responsibilities

The Monitor/Aide is responsible for providing operational oversight and assisting drivers in the safe operation of routes. They monitor the welfare of passengers, communicate issues to the driver, and assist with loading and unloading students.