School Bus Monitor

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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.

Now Hiring Monitor/Aide – the Monitor/Aide is responsible for providing operational oversight, day-to-day management, and assisting drivers in the safe operation of routes.

• $20 per hour rate after training is completed
• Tremendous career advancement opportunities due to a strong presence across North America
• Positive and rewarding work environment

• Knows the route and remains alert to monitor the welfare of passengers while on 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 an 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

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

First Student's commitment to putting our customers first, dedication to safety, and an ambition to deliver dependable transportation makes for a working environment you'll love. As a large company, you’ll enjoy security, a brilliant future, and excellent training.

In Washington state, all technician and driving positions, including those requiring a company‑owned vehicle, are considered safety‑sensitive and are 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 qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable fair‑chance ordinances.