What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Bus Monitor position at Ocean State Transit LLC?
Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking individuals to assist drivers in monitoring children to and from school on established routes.
Ocean State Transit is a locally-operated school transportation provider, proudly serving the communities, school children, and families of Rhode Island.
Our services are delivered by school bus drivers, dispatchers, mechanics, managers, and other transportation professionals who are caring members of their communities, and dedicated to supporting the safety and the well-being of our passengers.
We pride ourselves on providing customers with the safest and most reliable school transportation services possible, and are focused on fostering a safety-driven culture that empowers our employees to feel proud of the work they do!
Responsibilities :
- Monitor all passengers to ensure safety is always maintained on the bus.
- Assist students in entering and exiting the bus.
- Perform safety checks on the bus to ensure the safety of all students.
- Know the routes and remains alert to monitor the welfare of passengers while in route.
- Check the bus for sleeping children.
- Assist driver to safely direct the vehicle in backing safely, when necessary.
- Conduct emergency evacuation from the bus, including us of exiting by the emergency door.
- Ability to open and close service doors and move up and down steps multiple times a day.
- Communicate behavior problems and conditions of various bus stops with the driver.
- Liaise with parents on an as-needed basis.
- Assist with maintaining the cleanliness of assigned buses.
- Occasionally attend field trips and special events to ensure passenger safety.
Qualifications :
- 1 year(s) of experience working with children or students
- Complete comprehensive training program
- Pre-employment background checks
STA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants; returning military are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
Salary : $17