What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Bus Monitor/Aide position at DATTCO?
DATTCO has School Bus Monitor openings at our location in Portland, CT. In this role, you will play a vital role in your community by ensuring that our kids get to school safely every day. These positions support our contract with the Glastonbury Special Education Department.
DATTCO is a third-generation, family-owned school transportation company that serves 30 school districts throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island. Our 2,500 employees transport over 140,000 students to and from school every year. Learn more about us at www.dattco.com
What We Offer:
- Great place to work. Our employees gave DATTCO the highest ratings in the industry.
- No experience required. We provide free personalized training.
- Part-time work schedule. Split shift.
- No long distance trips. Be home every night.
- Weekend and holiday breaks.
- Access to health insurance.
- 401k with company match.
- Career growth opportunities. We promote from within.
- Paid holidays.
- Annual pay raises.
- Employee referral bonuses.
- Compensation of $17.50/hour.
Position Responsibilities:
- Maintain a reasonable level of good behavior by the children on the bus, minivan, van or car.
- Effectively enforce school bus safety rules by making sure students remain in their seats, do not harm themselves or other students, do not eat on the bus or violate other safety regulations.
- Recognize dangerous situations that would affect the safety of the children and report to the bus driver immediately.
- After the end of each school run, assist the driver in performing a spot inspection to make sure all children are off the bus.
- Assist in the buckling of children, or other safety equipment, as outlined by safety laws.
- Assist in the evacuation of children off the vehicle during emergency situations.
- Assist the driver with directions as defined by a pre-determined route sheet.
Position Requirements:
- 18 years old.
- Pass a background check. Pass a drug test.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other protected classes.