Bus Monitor/Aide

Nilesschools; East Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Monitor/Aide to ensure the safety and well-being of passengers during transportation. This role involves monitoring routes, assisting students with loading and unloading, and maintaining communication with drivers and school staff. With a strong commitment to safety and customer satisfaction, this position offers a positive and rewarding work environment with opportunities for career advancement. If you have excellent communication skills and a passion for helping others, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a difference in the lives of students and passengers.

Benefits

Career Advancement Opportunities

Positive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Ability to handle stress and make sound judgments is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the welfare of passengers during transport.
• Assist with pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus.
• Communicate effectively with drivers and school personnel.

Skills

Good verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Judgment/problem solving skills

Ability to manage high degrees of stress

Early morning availability

Job 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 includes 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 East Orange, NJ!

At First Student, we are proud to offer:

1. Tremendous Career Advancement Opportunities due to a strong presence across North America
2. Positive and rewarding work environment

Monitor/Aide Responsibilities:

1. Knows the route and remains alert to monitor the welfare of passengers while in route
2. Communicates behavior problems and conditions of various stops with the driver
3. Assists in pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus
4. Assists students in the loading and unloading process
5. Cooperates and communicates with school personnel, students, and parents
6. Attends all safety and training meetings
7. Conducts emergency evacuation from the bus, including use of exiting by emergency door
8. Opens and closes service doors and moves up and down steps multiple times daily
9. Cleans the inside of the bus
10. Assists driver when necessary to safely direct the vehicle backwards

Monitor/Aide Required Experience and Skills:

1. Good verbal communication skills
2. Attention to detail
3. Early morning availability
4. Judgment/problem solving skills
5. 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.

Apply today to join our team!