Monitor/Aide

Now Hiring Monitor/Aides in Pontiac, MI!At First Student, our Monitors/Aides are a constant reflection of our company's commitment to safety and customer service. The Monitor/Aide is responsible for providing operational oversight, day-to-day management, and assists drivers in safe operation of routes.At First Student, we are proud to offer:Starting Pay Rate: $18.00 per hourTremendous Career Advancement Opportunities due to a strong presence across North AmericaPositive and rewarding work environmentMonitor/Aide Responsibilities:Knows the route and remains alert to monitor the welfare of passengers while in routeCommunicates behavior problems and conditions of various stops with the driverAssists in pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the busAssists students in the loading and unloading processCooperates and communicates with school personnel, students, and parentsAttends all safety and training meetingsConducts emergency evacuation from the bus, including use of exiting by emergency doorOpens and closes service doors and moves up and down steps multiple times dailyCleans the inside of the busAssists driver when necessary to safely direct the vehicle backwardsMonitor/Aide Required Experience and Skills:Good verbal communication skillsAttention to detailEarly morning availabilityJudgement/problem solving skillsAbility to manage high degrees of stressFirst 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 huge company with 120,000 staff and over 2.5 billion customers worldwide, you'll also enjoy security, a brilliant future, and excellent training.Apply today to join our team!Language Requirement This role requires English proficiency. Federal, state, and local requirements, including U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, require training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications be conducted in English.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.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 available at this link or upon request.