Monitor/Aide

$29,120 - $45,760/Yr

First Student - Junction City, KS

Full-time - Entry Level

Junction City, KS

10,001+ employees

Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation

About the position

The Monitor/Aide position at First Student is crucial for ensuring the safety and well-being of students during transportation. This role involves operational oversight and support for drivers, contributing to a positive and secure environment for passengers. The Monitor/Aide is expected to communicate effectively with drivers, school personnel, and parents while assisting in various operational tasks related to the safe transport of 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

• $14 per hour starting wage
• 22.5 guaranteed hours per week
• Child ride along program
• Tremendous Career Advancement Opportunities
• Positive and rewarding work environment