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.