BUS MONITOR

ROCKWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE :

Bus Monitor Transportation

STATUS :

Part Time / School Term

FLSA STATUS : Exempt

Exempt

Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO :

Director of Transportation

HUMAN RESOURCES : Approved

Approved

Not Approved

POSITION SUMMARY : The position exists to assist the driver in the safe operation of the route.

Starting wage is $ per hour schedule varies based on route.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Assists the driver with route directions and stop locations.
• Remains alert to monitor the welfare and safety of passengers while enroute.
• Keeps order on the bus.
• Communicates behavior problems and conditions of various stops with the driver.
• Assists in pre trip and post trip inspections of the bus, including child checks.
• Assists students in the loading and unloading process.
• Cooperates and communicates with school personnel, parents and students.
• Attends all safety and training meetings.
• As necessary, conducts emergency evacuation from the bus, including exiting from the emergency door.
• Opens and closes service doors and moves up and down steps multiple times daily.
• Cleans the inside of the bus including sweeping, dusting and cleaning windows. Cleans outside windows of the bus.
• Assists the driver whenever necessary to safely direct the vehicle
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

• Ability to communicate effective.
• Ability to possess a calm demeanor when dealing with students, parents and school personnel.
• Ability to walk up and down bus stairs; exit through emergency door when necessary.
• Ability to evacuate bus, if necessary, including the ability to lift at least 40 pounds.
• Ability to ride on bus in extremely hot or cold temperatures, and all types of weather including snow, sleet, rain, etc.

for an extended period of time.

• Ability to fasten and unfasten physical restraint.
• Ability to manage high levels of stress.
• Ability to recognize and report safety hazards.
• Respect for student, teachers, parents, and support staff.
• Ability to move throughout building and in the surrounding facility outside the office ( bus parking lot).

BASIC REQUIREMENTS :

• High school diploma or GED.
• Be able to pass the annual physical as prescribed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for the operation of a school bus, including PPD or X-ray for tuberculosis screen.

Successfully pass random, periodic, and post-accident drug and alcohol tests in accordance with DOT regulations.

Previous experience working with children preferred.

EQUIPMENT USED :

Buses, fueling equipment, cleaning equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Work is primarily performed inside of a vehicle. School buses can become extremely hot (interior temperatures up to + 120 F.

during some months of the year, or cold during winter months. Interior noise levels can become very high when passengers are on board.

• While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, walk, stand, reach, bend, stoop, crouch, squat and kneel.
15 days ago