School Bus Monitor Job Listing at First Student in Waterford, CT (Job ID JR8004 School Bus Monitor (Open))

Description

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.

At First Student, our School Bus Monitors are a vital part of our commitment to safety and exceptional service. As a Monitor, you'll assist the driver and support students during transportation — making a real difference in your community every day.

We are proud to offer:

• $16.50/hour starting wage

• Tremendous career advancement opportunities across North America

• A positive and rewarding work environment

School Bus Monitor Responsibilities:

• Stay alert and monitor student safety and behavior during routes

• Communicate behavior concerns or stop conditions with the driver

• Assist with pre-trip and post-trip inspections

• Help students safely board and exit the bus

• Work closely with school staff, families, and students

• Attend all required safety and training meetings

• Perform emergency evacuation drills, including use of emergency doors

• Open and close service doors; navigate bus steps multiple times daily

• Keep the bus interior clean

• Assist drivers in safely backing up when needed

What You Bring:

• Strong verbal communication skills

• High attention to detail

• Early morning availability

• Good judgment and problem-solving skills

• Ability to manage high-stress situations calmly

First Student's commitment to safety, reliability, and customer service creates a work environment you'll love — and with over 120,000 employees worldwide, your future is secure and full of opportunity.

Apply today to join our team!

Conditions apply. Bonus details, eligibility, and expiration will be provided during the hiring process. 

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.