BUS MONITOR

Bus Monitor Transportation

The position exists to assist the driver in the safe operation of the route.

Starting wage is $15.68 per hour on July 1, 2026

Schedule varies based on route.

Essential functions:

1. Assists the driver with route directions and stop locations.
2. Remains alert to monitor the welfare and safety of passengers while en route.
3. Keeps order on the bus.
4. Communicates behavior problems and conditions of various stops with the driver.
5. Assists in pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus, including child checks.
6. Assists students in the loading and unloading process.
7. Cooperates and communicates with school personnel, parents and students.
8. Attends all safety and training meetings.
9. As necessary, conducts emergency evacuation from the bus, including exiting from the emergency door.
10. Opens and closes service doors and moves up and down steps multiple times daily.
11. Cleans the inside of the bus including securement equipment, sweeping, dusting and outside windows of the bus.
12. Assists the driver whenever necessary to safely direct the vehicle.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential skills and abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to possess a calm demeanor when dealing with students, parents and school personnel.
• Ability to walk up and down bus stairs; exit through emergency door when necessary.
• Ability to evacuate bus, if necessary, including the ability to lift at least 40 pounds.
• Ability to ride on bus in extremely hot or cold temperatures, and all types of weather including snow, sleet, rain, etc. for an extended period of time.
• Ability to fasten and unfasten physical restraint.
• Ability to manage high levels of stress.
• Ability to recognize and report safety hazards.
• Respect for student, teachers, parents, and support staff.
• Ability to move throughout building and in the surrounding facility outside the office (i.e. bus parking lot).

Basic requirements:

1. High school diploma or GED.
2. Be able to pass the annual physical as prescribed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for the operation of a school bus, including PPD or X-ray for tuberculosis screen. Successfully pass random, periodic, and post-accident drug and alcohol tests in accordance with DOT regulations.
3. Previous experience working with children preferred.

Equipment used:

Buses, fueling equipment, cleaning equipment.

Work environment:

• Work is primarily performed inside of a vehicle. School buses can become extremely hot (interior temperatures up to + 120 F.) during some months of the year, or cold during winter months. Interior noise levels can become very high when passengers are on board.
• While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, walk, stand, reach, bend, stoop, crouch, squat and kneel.