Bus Monitor/Aide

Sunrise Transportation; Wilton (CT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrise Transportation in Wilton, CT is seeking a Monitor/Aide to support school bus operations. You will monitor student safety, assist with boarding and unloading, and coordinate with drivers and school staff.

The role requires attention to detail, good communication, and early morning availability. Candidates must be 18+ and able to lift and assist students with mobility devices.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Early morning availability.
• Judgement/problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor welfare of passengers while in route.
• Communicate behavior problems with the driver.
• Assist students loading and unloading.
• Cooperate with school personnel, students, and parents.
• Attend safety and training meetings when required.
• Conduct emergency evacuation from the bus, including use of exiting by emergency door.
• Assist in cleaning the inside of the bus.
• Assist driver when necessary to safely direct the vehicle backwards.

Skills

Good verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Early morning availability

Judgement/problem solving skills

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Wilton, CT 06987Salary Range: $17.00 - $17.00 Hourly

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 students in the loading and unloading process
• Cooperates and communicates with school personnel, students, and parents
• Attends all safety and training meetings when required.
• Conducts emergency evacuation from the bus, including use of exiting by emergency door
• Assists in cleaning the inside of the bus
• Assists driver when necessary to safely direct the vehicle backwards

Monitor/Aide Required Experience and Skills:

• At least 18 years old
• Good verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Early morning availability
• Judgement/problem solving skills

Must Be Able to:

• Sit for extended periods of time
• Consistently monitor and view multiple students on the bus at all times, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Observe students for signs of distress, discomfort, or unsafe behavior during transit.
• Lift, push, pull, and carry tools, objects, or equipment above shoulder level without assistance
• Move up and down stairs easily
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping

Passenger Assistance

• Help students board and exit the bus safely, including those using wheelchairs or mobility devices.
• Secure wheelchairs, safety harnesses, and other equipment properly to ensure safe transportation.
• Ensure that students are safely loaded and unloaded at school and home, with particular attention to students needing assistance with mobility or other special accommodations.

Sunrise commitment to moving children forward and putting our customers first, dedication to safety, and an ambition to deliver dependable transportation makes for a working environment you’ll love.

Sunrise is an Equal Opportunity Employer.