Monitor/Aide

North-America-Central-School-Bus; Coal City (IL); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

North America Central School Bus is seeking a Bus Attendant to support the driver in safely transporting students to and from school. The role involves managing students, assisting with loading and unloading, and following route instructions.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, early morning availability, and a professional demeanor. Training, safety meetings, and adherence to policies are part of the role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Ability to work early morning hours
• Professional and respectful attitude toward employees and customers
• Dress professionally for a business environment
• Adhere to OSHA and applicable federal/state laws
• Follow company policies and procedures
• Ability to use internet and office equipment including fax and phones

Responsibilities

• Assist driver in safe operation of route and manage students as defined by school
• Learn and follow route sheet or electronic routing device
• Assist in loading/unloading including wheelchair lift
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections and child checks
• Communicate behavior problems with driver and school staff
• Attend safety and training meetings
• Assist with emergency evacuation from bus
• Clean interior of bus and manage passengers safely
• Other duties as required by contract

Job description

Illinois Central School Bus, 1770 S Broadway, Coal City, Illinois, United States of America

Job Description

If you’re looking for a career that will give you a strong sense of pride and purpose, this is the job for you. Getting over 1,000,000 children safely to and from school every day is one of the most important jobs you will ever have. Come work for North America Central where your skills are valued, and your contribution appreciated.

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
• 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 internet, additional programs as required and office equipment, including fax and phones or other electronic devices

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions (include amount of travel):

• Ability to successfully complete dexterity test and DOT physical and comply with drug free workplace policy
• School bus yard /Office/On-the-road Physical requirements include:
• Opening service door, emergency door, bus hood, windows, wheelchair maneuvering, student evacuations dragging up to 120 lbs and for up to 40 feet.
• Lifting Trash box, challenged passengers into their seats, assistive devices, emergency equipment. Up to 40 lbs.
• Crossing lot, up and down bus aisle, around exterior of bus
• Sitting up to 2-3 hours
• Climbing steps in and out of bus multiple times a day
• Reaching & applying tie-downs, safety vests, car seats, opening emergency door from ground, checking roof hatch
• Gripping doors, knobs, switches, handles, etc.
• Detecting problems with passengers on bus, emergency vehicles, unusual engine noises, normal conversation
• Pre-trip inspection, applying tie-downs, sweeping, checking for sleeping
• Communicating via the English language with passengers, parents, school officials, dispatch, and driver

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North America Central School Bus is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Illinois Central School Bus, 1770 S Broadway, Coal City, Illinois, United States of America