First for a reasonFirst 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 Monitor in New Fairfield, CTAt First Student, our Monitors are a constant reflection of our company's commitment to safety and customer service. The 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:Starting wage of $15.08/hrPaid HolidaysTremendous Career Advancement Opportunities due to a strong presence across North AmericaPositive and rewarding work environmentMonitor Responsibilities:Knows the route and remains alert to monitor the welfare of passengers while in routeCommunicates behavior problems and conditions of various stops with the driverAssists in pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the busAssists students in the loading and unloading processCooperates and communicates with school personnel, students, and parentsAttends all safety and training meetingsConducts emergency evacuation from the bus, including use of exiting by emergency doorOpens and closes service doors and moves up and down steps multiple times dailyCleans the inside of the busAssists driver when necessary to safely direct the vehicle backwardsMonitor Required Experience and Skills:Good verbal communication skillsAttention to detailEarly morning availabilityJudgement/problem solving skillsAbility to manage high degrees of stressFirst Student's commitment to putting our customers first, dedication to safety, and an ambition to deliver dependable transportation makes for a working environment you'll love. As a huge company with 120,000 staff and over 2.5 billion customers worldwide, you'll also enjoy security, a brilliant future, and excellent training.Apply today to join our team!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. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request .First Student is an Equal Opportunity Employer.