School Bus Safety Monitor & Aide

First Student; Westmont (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting wage $17.25/hr

Sign-on bonus $500

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits

401(k) retirement savings

Job summary

First Student is hiring a Monitor/Aide in Burr Ridge, IL to oversee routes and assist drivers in safe operation. The role emphasizes passenger welfare, route awareness, and collaboration with schools and families on a daily basis.

Starting wage is $17.25 per hour with a $500 sign-on bonus. The position offers benefits across North America and opportunities for career advancement within a large transportation network.

Qualifications

• Requires clear English communication and ability to interact with students, parents and school staff.
• Must be able to stay alert on route and monitor passenger welfare.
• Willingness to engage in safety procedures and training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Know the route and monitor passengers' welfare during trips.
• Communicate behavior issues and stop conditions with the driver.
• Assist in pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections.
• Assist students with loading and unloading.
• Cooperate with school personnel, students and parents.
• Attend safety and training meetings.
• Assist in emergency evacuations and door operations.
• Move up and down bus stairs during trips.
• Help keep the inside of the bus clean.

Skills

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Early morning availability

Judgement & problem solving

Stress management

Job description

First Student is hiring a Monitor/Aide in Burr Ridge, IL to oversee routes and assist drivers in safe operation. The role emphasizes passenger welfare, route awareness, and collaboration with schools and families on a daily basis.

Starting wage is $17.25 per hour with a $500 sign-on bonus. The position offers benefits across North America and opportunities for career advancement within a large transportation network.