School Bus Monitor

First Student; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in school transportation is hiring a School Bus Monitor in Philadelphia. This role is critical for ensuring the safety and well-being of students during their commutes. The Monitor will provide operational oversight, assist drivers, and create a positive environment for all passengers.

Benefits

Tremendous Career Advancement Opportunities

Positive and rewarding work environment

Qualifications

• Early morning availability is required.
• Entry-level position with responsibilities for student welfare.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the route and students' welfare.
• Assist in loading/unloading students and vehicle inspections.
• Conduct emergency evacuations and maintain bus cleanliness.

Skills

Good verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Judgement/problem solving skills

Ability to manage high degrees of stress

Job description

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First for a reason

First Student is the largest school transportation provider in North America with more than a century of experience providing safe and reliable transportation. We work with 1,250 school districts in 39 states and 8 Canadian provinces carrying approximately five million students in 21,000 schools daily.

First for a reason

First Student is the largest school transportation provider in North America with more than a century of experience providing safe and reliable transportation. We work with 1,250 school districts in 39 states and 8 Canadian provinces carrying approximately five million students in 21,000 schools daily.

Now Hiring Monitor/Aide

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.

At First Student, we are proud to offer:

• $16/HR starting wage
• Tremendous Career Advancement Opportunities due to a strong presence across North America
• Positive and rewarding work environment
  
  

Monitor/Aide 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
  
  

Monitor/Aide 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
  
  

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.

Apply today to join our team!

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 .

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  School and Employee Bus Services

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