Bus Monitor

First for a reason First Student is the largest school transportation provider in North America with more than a century of experience providing safe and reliable transportation. We work with 1,250 school districts in 39 states and 8 Canadian provinces carrying approximately five million students in 21,000 schools daily. Now Hiring a Bus Monitor in our Thunder Bay, On location! At First Student, our Bus Monitors are a constant reflection of our company's commitment to safety and customer service. The Bus Monitor 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: • 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 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 is a leading provider of school transportation services. We operate in 460 locations across the US and Canada, working with school districts to provide safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportation for five million students per school day. We employ more than 48,000 people and operate and maintain over 43,000 buses. 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. KIJI 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.