School Bus Monitor

FIRST STUDENT MANAGEMENT LLC; Joshua (TX); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay $12/hour

Career advancement

Supportive environment

Hourly rewards program

Job summary

First Student is hiring a Bus Monitor in Joshua, TX to help keep students safe during transit. You’ll monitor behavior, assist with loading and unloading, and maintain communication with drivers, parents, and school staff. The role requires early morning availability and a commitment to safety.

We offer starting pay of $12.00 per hour, opportunities for career advancement across North America, and a supportive work environment with rewards through our hourly points program.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and sound judgment.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Availability for early morning hours.
• English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor student behavior and ensure safety during transit
• Assist with loading and unloading students
• Communicate effectively with the driver, parents, and school staff
• Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections and support the driver when backing up
• Help with emergency evacuations and basic bus cleaning

Skills

Strong verbal communication

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Early morning availability

English proficiency

Job description

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students to and from school each day! Our employees are also at the forefront of innovation; they create and implement the most advanced technology the school bus industry has to offer.

What We Offer:

• Starting pay of $12.00 per hour
• Career advancement opportunities across North America
• Positive and supportive work environment
• Hourly reward program – earn points for every hour worked and redeem for gift cards, prizes, and more

What You’ll Do:

• Monitor student behavior and ensure their safety during transit
• Assist with loading and unloading students
• Communicate effectively with the driver, parents, and school staff
• Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections and support the driver when backing up
• Help with emergency evacuations and basic bus cleaning

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and sound judgment
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Availability for early morning hours
• 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.

In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.

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.