School Bus Monitor Full-time Job

About the job

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.

Now Hiring a School Bus Monitor for Saskatoon!

At First Student, our Monitors 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:

Tremendous Career Advancement Opportunities due to a strong presence across North America

Positive and rewarding work environment

Responsibilities:

Knows the route and remains alert to monitor the welfare of passengers while in route

Communicates behavior problems and conditions of various stops with the driver

Assists in pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus

Assists students in the loading and unloading process Cooperates and communicates with school personnel, students, and parents

Attends all safety and training meetings

Conducts emergency evacuation from the bus, including use of exiting by emergency door

Opens and closes service doors and moves up and down steps multiple times daily

Cleans the inside of the bus

Assists driver when necessary to safely direct the vehicle backwards

Required Experience and Skills:

Good verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Early morning availability

Judgement/problem solving skills

Ability to manage high degrees of stress

First 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!

We aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce therefore all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We encourage applications from women, persons with a disability, Indigenous peoples and members of a visible minority. First is an equal opportunity employer and by doing so we will sustain and promote an inclusive culture that supports future growth for all. First is committed to providing reasonable accommodation at all stages of the hiring process and encourage all applicants who may require such accommodation to let us know.

Job reference

JR11132

As the leading pupil transportation solutions provider for school districts in North America, First Student provides the best start and finish to every school day. Our teams complete five and a half million student journeys each day, moving more students than all U.S. airlines combined. We operate more than 44,500 vehicles in 41 U.S. states and 8 Canadian provinces/territories.
What makes First Student the right choice for your school district's needs?
Our partnerships:
We believe great transportation is always the result of close, trusted partnerships with the school districts we serve. Understanding that needs change sometimes throughout the school year, our goal is to remain responsive to your district's needs. We work closely with school districts to ensure the transportation solutions we provide represent a collective, forward-thinking response to the needs of your district and community.
Our engagement:
We believe education offers a child and their family the foundation needed to lead a productive and successful life. We support education by making sure children have a safe and reliable way to get to and from school each day. Students start and end their school days with us, and we recognize the opportunity we have to impact each students day in a positive manner.
Our people:
Our people are our advantage. With a team of highly-trained drivers and the industrys strongest safety record, were able to leverage the best practices, technologies and processes needed to deliver quality, consistent service.
Visit http://www.firststudentinc.com for more information about how First Student is Caring for students, today, tomorrow, together.®