Monitor/Aide

caldwell transportation company; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Caldwell Transportation Company is seeking a part-time Bus Assistant to support drivers in the safe operation of routes and to help manage students as assigned by schools.

The role requires good verbal communication, a willingness to start early mornings, and a professional demeanor. Responsibilities include pre/post-trip inspections, assisting with loading/unloading, and ensuring a clean bus environment while following all safety policies.

Qualifications

• Good verbal communication skills.
• Spanish language ability is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work early morning hours.
• Professional and respectful attitude toward colleagues and customers.
• Dress professionally for a business environment.
• Comply with OSHA and applicable laws and company policy.

Responsibilities

• Learn and follow a route sheet or electronic routing device.
• Assist in student management and communicate behavior issues to the driver.
• Assist in pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections, including child checks and lifts.
• Help students with loading and unloading, including wheelchair lift assistance.
• Cooperate with school personnel, parents and students.
• Attend safety and training meetings.
• Assist evacuation of passengers in emergencies via the emergency door.
• Keep bus interior clean (sweeping, dusting, windows).
• Perform other duties as required by the contract.

Skills

Verbal communication

Spanish (preferred)

Early morning hours

Professional demeanor

Safety mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Purpose: Assist the driver in the safe operation of the route and manage students as defined/identified by school.

Major Responsibilities:

• Ability to learn and follow a route sheet or electronic routing device
• Is responsible for student management and communicates behavior problems with the driver
• Assists in pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus, including child checks, CSRS and wheelchair lifts
• Assists students in the loading and unloading process including wheelchair lift
• Cooperates and communicates with school personnel, parents and students.
• Attend all safety and training meetings.
• Conducts emergency evacuation from the bus, including exiting from the emergency door.
• Cleans the insides of the bus including sweeping, dusting and cleaning windows.
• Other specialized functions as required by contract.

Minimum Education & Certifications Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Requirements & Expectations:

• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to speak Spanish preferred (not required).
• The ability to work early morning hours.
• Must maintain a professional and respectful attitude toward fellow employees and customers.
• Dress in a professional and appropriate manner for a business environment.
• Perform all job functions in the safest manner, adhering to OSHA guidelines & other applicable Federal& State laws
• Execute all job duties while following company policy and procedure
• Ability to use or learn to use the internet, additional programs as required, and office equipment, including fax and phones or other electronic devices

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