School Bus Monitor- Springfield, MO

First Student, Inc.; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

401k Retirement Savings Plans

No experience required

Job summary

First Student, Inc. is seeking a Part-Time School Bus Monitor in Springfield, MO. You will help ensure the safety of students during morning and afternoon routes and assist with boarding and alighting. Training is provided and no prior experience is required.

You must be at least 21 years old and hold a valid driver’s license for at least three years. The role features a split shift and a safe, family-friendly work environment with DOT safety oversight.

Qualifications

• No experience required; training provided.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid driver’s license for at least 3 years.
• English proficiency required for safety and communications.

Responsibilities

• Safely monitor students on the bus and assist with boarding and alighting.
• Follow First Student safety procedures and DOT-compliant guidelines.
• Communicate with driver and school staff to ensure on-time, safe transport.

Skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

No college degree or high school diploma

Job description

Now Hiring Part Time School Bus Monitor for Springfield, MO

As a First Student Part Time School Bus Monitor you will play a vital role in your community and the lives of the students you transport. You will be there at the start of the students' day with before-school pickup and at the end with an afternoon shift to bring students safely back home.

No experience as a school bus monitor is required! We're proud to train you with our industry-leading technology to help you succeed.

Your day will include:

• A split shift, which means an early morning before-school pickup and an after-school drop-off with a few free hours in between.
• A guaranteed shift, no working nights or weekends unless you want to.
• Additional hours gained through trips and charters when available.

School Bus Monitor benefits:

• $15.00/ hour starting wage, based on School Bus Monitor experience.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits plus 401k Retirement Savings Plans (Benefits offered may vary by location or CBA)
• No experience necessary.

For our Bus Monitor roles, First Student encourages applications from candidates who:

• Do not have a college degree or high school diploma.
• Have military experience.
• Are returning to the workforce or looking for a second job.
• Are retirees.
• Are looking to jump start a new career.

You might be a good fit if you:

• Are looking for a part-time schedule.
• Enjoy working with students.
• Are at least 21 years old.
• Have a valid driver's license for at least 3 years.

This position is subject to DOT drug testing as a safety-sensitive employee. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

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.