School Bus Monitor

First Student; West Point (MS); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement opportunities

Positive and supportive work culture

Hourly rewards program

Job summary

First Student is hiring for a role focused on safe student transportation. You will monitor behavior, assist with loading and unloading, and communicate with drivers, parents, and school staff to ensure smooth daily operations.

Candidates should have strong English communication, attention to detail, and the ability to stay calm under pressure during early morning routes. Join a large, safety-minded organization with opportunities across North America.

Qualifications

• Must have English proficiency and clear communication.
• Ability to stay calm and follow safety procedures.
• Willingness to work early morning hours and help with student safety.

Responsibilities

• Monitor student behavior and ensure safety during transit.
• Assist with loading and unloading students.
• Communicate effectively with 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

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Early morning availability

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 $14.25 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

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.

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.