Monitor/Aide

Brown Bus Company; Nampa, Northern (ID, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown Bus Company in Nampa, Idaho is seeking a Student Safety Aide to assist the driver with route operations and student management on a daily school bus route. This role supports safe loading, unloading, and on-bus safety procedures.

Responsibilities include following route sheets or electronic routing devices, aiding pre-trip and post-trip inspections, communicating with school staff and parents, and participating in safety trainings. High school diploma and morning availability preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to work early morning hours.
• Professional and respectful attitude toward fellow employees and customers.
• Dress in a professional and appropriate manner for a business environment.
• Follow OSHA guidelines and other applicable laws.
• Follow company policy and procedures.
• Ability to use internet and office equipment as required.

Responsibilities

• Learn and follow a route sheet or electronic routing device.
• Manage students and communicate behavior problems with the driver.
• Assist in pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus, including child checks and wheelchair lifts.
• Assist students in loading and unloading, including wheelchair lift.
• Cooperate and communicate with school personnel, parents and students.
• Attend safety and training meetings.
• Conduct emergency evacuation from the bus.
• Clean the insides of the bus including sweeping and windows.
• Perform other specialized functions as required by contract.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Brown Bus Company, 2111 East Sherman Avenue, Nampa, Idaho, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00 AM

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

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.

Brown Bus Company, 2111 East Sherman Avenue, Nampa, Idaho, United States of America