School Bus Monitor

First Student; DeKalb (IL); Sur place; USD 37 000 - 44 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Starting wage

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

401K retirement savings

Résumé du poste

FIRST STUDENT MANAGEMENT LLC is seeking a Monitor/Aide in DeKalb, IL to provide operational oversight and assist drivers to ensure safe, reliable transportation for students. The role requires attention to route safety, passenger welfare, and effective communication with school staff and families.

The position supports early morning shifts, emphasizes safety training, and offers opportunities for career advancement within a large transportation network dedicated to serving students daily.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail in daily operations.
• Early morning availability to cover shifts.
• Good judgement and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage high levels of stress on route and in training.

Responsabilités

• Know the route and monitor passenger welfare during transit.
• Communicate behavior issues and stop conditions with the driver.
• Assist in pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus.
• Assist students with loading and unloading.
• Cooperate with school personnel, students and parents.
• Attend safety and training meetings.
• Assist with emergency evacuation procedures.
• Open/close service doors and manage boarding steps.
• Help keep the bus clean inside.

Connaissances

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Early morning availability

Judgement/problem solving

Stress management

Description du poste

Monitor/Aide - DeKalb, IL

At First Student, our Monitors/Aides are a constant reflection of our company’s commitment to safety and customer service. The Monitor/Aide is responsible for providing operational oversight, day-to-day management, and assists drivers in safe operation of routes.

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. As a huge company with 120,000 staff and over 2.5 billion customers worldwide, you’ll also enjoy security, a brilliant future, and excellent training.

Benefits

• $18.00 - $21.00/HR Starting Wage
• Depending on Experience $500 Sign-On Bonus
• Tremendous Career Advancement Opportunities
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• 401K Retirement Savings Plans (Benefits offered may vary by location or CBA)
• Positive and rewarding work environment

Conditions apply. See location for details.

Join First Student and get more than a paycheck. We offer perks and incentives designed to support you on and off the job, from early wage access and loyalty rewards to employee discounts, recognition programs, growth opportunities, and appreciation events.

If you’re ready to be part of a team that Fosters Teamwork and makes a real difference every day, First Student is the place to be.

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 in pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus
• Assists students in the loading and unloading process
• Cooperates and communicates with school personnel, students, and parents
• Attends all safety and training meetings
• Conducts emergency evacuation from the bus, including use of exiting by emergency door
• Opens and closes service doors and moves up and down steps multiple times daily
• Cleans the inside of the bus
• Assists driver when necessary to safely direct the vehicle backwards

Required Experience and Skills

• Good verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Early morning availability
• Judgement/problem solving skills
• Ability to manage high degrees of stress

Language Requirement

This role requires English proficiency. Federal, state, and local requirements, including U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, require training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications be conducted in English.

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 include 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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug‑free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf.

Mission

Provide unmatched care and the safest ride to school, so when students arrive, they start and end their day with an exceptional experience and are ready to achieve their full potential.

Focus on Safety

Safety is at the heart of everything we do.

Care for Our Students

Ensure our vehicles are welcoming and trusted places where students feel comfortable and secure.

Surpass Customer Expectations

Go the extra mile to deliver an extraordinary experience for our customers and communities.

Foster Teamwork

Work together, act with integrity, respect each other, champion diversity and inclusion.

Set the Highest Standards

Continually seek a better way to do things with innovation, sustainable practices, financial discipline, commercial excellence, and operational excellence.