School Bus Monitor

First Student; Zachary (LA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay

Career advancement

Positive environment

Rewards program

Job summary

First Student is hiring a School Bus Monitor/Aide in Zachary, LA to help ensure student safety and support drivers on routes. You’ll monitor behavior, assist with loading, and communicate with drivers, parents, and staff.

This entry-level role requires strong verbal skills, calmness under pressure, attention to detail, and availability for early mornings. First Student offers a welcoming team environment and opportunities for advancement across North America.

Qualifications

• Requires English proficiency.
• Observes safety and customer service standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively with drivers, parents and staff.
• Pre- and post-trip inspections aptitude and backing up support.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong verbal communication

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Early mornings availability

Job description

Now Hiring School Bus Monitors!!

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.

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.

What We Offer:

• Starting pay of $13.08 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.