What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Monitor 36446 position at First Transit?
Have you considered being a Monitor?
Now is your chance!
We need Bus Monitors to provide operational oversight, day-to-day management, and assist drivers in safe route operation. We are seeking customer service-oriented professionals who are dedicated to safety. If you have the drive, confidence, and determination to succeed, we are looking for you!
That is exactly why our employees say this is the "lots of-freedom, life-changing, love-what-you-do" line of work!
Our Monitors enjoy:
- Tremendous Career Advancement Opportunities due to a strong presence across North America
- Company training, paid holidays, paid vacation and sick days.
- Positive and rewarding work environment
Monitors are responsible for:
- 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
- Assists the Driver with cleaning the inside of the bus
- Assists driver when necessary to safely direct the vehicle backwards
To qualify as a Monitor, you will need:
- To be at least 21 years old
- Good verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Early morning availability
- Judgement/problem solving skills
- Ability to manage high degrees of stress
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 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. For candidates applying to positions in San Francisco or Los Angeles California, First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance or Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance. First is an equal opportunity employer and by doing so we will sustain and promote an inclusive culture that supports future growth for all.
