Monitor/Aide

$35,360 - $35,360/Yr

First Student - Merced, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Merced, CA

10,001+ employees

Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation

About the position

The Monitor/Aide position at First Student is an entry-level role focused on ensuring the safety and well-being of passengers during transportation. This role involves operational oversight, assisting drivers, and maintaining communication with school personnel and parents. The Monitor/Aide plays a crucial part in the daily management of bus routes, contributing to a positive and safe environment for students.

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

Requirements

• Good verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Early morning availability
• Judgement/problem solving skills
• Ability to manage high degrees of stress

Benefits

• $17.00/HR Starting Wage
• Tremendous Career Advancement Opportunities
• Positive and rewarding work environment