Monitor/Aide

North America Central School Bus Opportunity

If you're looking for a career that will give you a strong sense of pride and purpose, this is the job for you. Getting over 1,000,000 children safely to and from school every day is one of the most important jobs you will ever have. Come work for North America Central where your skills are valued, and your contribution appreciated.

Job Purpose

Assist the driver in the safe operation of the route and manage students as defined/identified by school.

Major Responsibilities

Ability to learn and follow a route sheet or electronic routing device

Is responsible for student management and communicates behavior problems with the driver

Assists in pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus, including child checks, CSRS and wheelchair lifts

Assists students in the loading and unloading process including wheelchair lift

Cooperates and communicates with school personnel, parents and students.

Attend all safety and training meetings.

Conducts emergency evacuation from the bus, including exiting from the emergency door.

Cleans the insides of the bus including sweeping, dusting and cleaning windows.

Other specialized functions as required by contract.

Minimum Education & Certifications Required

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Requirements & Expectations

Good verbal communication skills.

The ability to work early morning hours.

Must maintain a professional and respectful attitude toward fellow employees and customers.

Dress in a professional and appropriate manner for a business environment.

Perform all job functions in the safest manner adhering to OSHA guidelines & other applicable Federal& State laws

Execute all job duties while following company policy and procedure

Ability to use or learn to use internet, additional programs as required and office equipment, including fax and phones or other electronic devices

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions (include amount of travel)

Ability to successfully complete dexterity test and DOT physical and comply with drug free workplace policy

School bus yard /Office/On-the-road Physical requirements include:

Opening service door, emergency door, bus hood, windows, wheelchair maneuvering, student evacuations dragging up to 120 lbs and for up to 40 feet.

Lifting Trash box, challenged passengers into their seats, assistive devices, emergency equipment. Up to 40 lbs.

Crossing lot, up and down bus aisle, around exterior of bus

Sitting up to 2-3 hours

Climbing steps in and out of bus multiple times a day

Reaching & applying tie-downs, safety vests, car seats, opening emergency door from ground, checking roof hatch

Gripping doors, knobs, switches, handles, etc.

Detecting problems with passengers on bus, emergency vehicles, unusual engine noises, normal conversation

Pre-trip inspection, applying tie-downs, sweeping, checking for sleeping

Reading street signs, route sheets

Communicating via the English language with passengers, parents, school officials, dispatch, and driver

See what drives us.

Watch this short video to learn what motivates our team and fuels the work we do every day.

North America Central School Bus is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.