What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Bus Monitor position at Universal Transportation Systems?
UTS is hiring School Bus Monitors for Cincinnati area schools. Our bus monitors assist the drivers in providing safe and reliable transportation.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Monitors and assists clients during the loading and unloading process and while the vehicle is in operation.
• Secures passengers for transportation by buckling seatbelts or fastening wheelchairs with tie-down straps.
• Reviews the driver’s manifest at each pick-up and drop-off location to ensure the names of each client are listed before transport takes place and confirms with the driver that all clients have been accounted for.
• Obtains and verifies identification from a pre-authorized adult when transporting a client of a minor age to a drop-off location.
• Cleans and inspects the inside of vehicles before and after each scheduled shift.
• Maintains relationships with other monitors and drivers to stay informed on the behavior and/or needs of the client.
• Follows procedures for response to accidents and emergency situations.
• Enforces and abides by safety rules and regulations.
• Completes incident reports as needed and submits forms to management.
Qualifications
• Must meet physical requirements as needed to assist with the loading and unloading of students and students with special needs.
• Must pass a drug and alcohol test.
• Ability to interact clearly and effectively, in both written and oral communication, with supervisor, clients, and staff.
• Must presents oneself in a professional manner, showing respect towards others, consistently places needs of clients first and displays honesty and integrity both inside and outside the workplace.
• Ability to handle difficult situations. Demonstrates sensitivity and care to the needs of all clients.
• Must satisfactorily complete and pass all training and attend in-service meetings in order to remain qualified.
• Must be safety conscious about the work environment and the transportation of clients.