Monitor/Aide
$34,840,000–$35,880,000 year
On-sitePalatine, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus, including child checks, CSRS, and wheelchair lifts. Assist the driver in safe route operation while managing students and communicating behavior problems. Support loading and unloading processes, including wheelchair lift operations, and perform interior cleaning duties. Execute emergency evacuations from the bus and exit via emergency doors. Coordinate with school personnel, parents, and students while attending all safety and training meetings. Maintain a professional demeanor, adhere to OSHA guidelines, and complete required physical and dexterity tests.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 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
- Ability to use or learn to use internet, additional programs as required and office equipment, including fax and phones or other electronic devices
- Ability to successfully complete dexterity test and DOT physical and comply with drug free workplace policy
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
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