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Now Hiring Part Time School Bus Monitors/Aides - Darien -Courtland Avenue, CT.

As a Part Time School Bus Monitor, you will play a vital role in your community and the lives of the students. You will assist the bus driver in providing an excellent and safe journey for students to and from school.

No experience as a School Bus Monitor is required! We will guide you with our industry-leading safety and training programs.

Why Join First Student as a Bus Monitor?

Pay Details: Dependent on experience and qualifications
Hourly Rate: $ 18.50 per hour
Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurance or coverage options
401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
Part-time, flexible schedule: Split shifts (AM/PM routes), weekdays only; No nights, weekends, holidays, or summers.
Career Advancement Opportunities: Advance into operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles in over 540 locations across the U.S. & Canada!
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues.
Community Impact: Be a trusted figure for students and families.
Employee Discount Program: Discounts on various products and services.

Your day as a School Bus Monitor/Aide will include:

Help students safely board and exit the bus
Assist children with special needs during transport
Ensure students remain seated and follow bus safety rules
Communicate with the driver to maintain a safe, calm ride
Provide care and encouragement to students each day

School Bus Monitor/Aide qualifications:

At least 21 years of age
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work flexible split shifts (AM/PM).
Physical ability to assist students and perform emergency procedures.
CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
Friendly, reliable, and patient working with children
Team-oriented with a focus on safety

Apply today and become a valued part of the school community!

First for a reason:

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.

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 https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf.

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Now Hiring Part Time School Bus Monitors/Aides - Darien -Courtland Avenue, CT.

No experience as a School Bus Monitor is required! We will guide you with our industry-leading safety and training programs.

Why Join First Student as a Bus Monitor?

Pay Details: Dependent on experience and qualifications
Hourly Rate: $ 18.50 per hour
Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurance or coverage options
401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
Part-time, flexible schedule: Split shifts (AM/PM routes), weekdays only; No nights, weekends, holidays, or summers.
Career Advancement Opportunities: Advance into operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles in over 540 locations across the U.S. & Canada!
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues.
Community Impact: Be a trusted figure for students and families.
Employee Discount Program: Discounts on various products and services.

Your day as a School Bus Monitor/Aide will include:

Help students safely board and exit the bus
Assist children with special needs during transport
Ensure students remain seated and follow bus safety rules
Communicate with the driver to maintain a safe, calm ride
Provide care and encouragement to students each day

School Bus Monitor/Aide qualifications:

At least 21 years of age
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work flexible split shifts (AM/PM).
Physical ability to assist students and perform emergency procedures.
CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
Friendly, reliable, and patient working with children
Team-oriented with a focus on safety

Apply today and become a valued part of the school community!

First for a reason:

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Now Hiring Part Time School Bus Monitors/Aides - Middle Island, NY

No experience as a School Bus Monitor is required! We will guide you with our industry-leading safety and training programs.

Why Join First Student as a Bus Monitor?

Pay Details: Dependent on experience and qualifications
Hourly Rate: $18.80 - $20.11 per hour
Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurance or coverage options
401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
Part-time, flexible schedule: Split shifts (AM/PM routes), weekdays only; No nights, weekends, holidays, or summers.
Career Advancement Opportunities: Advance into operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles in over 540 locations across the U.S. & Canada!
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues.
Community Impact: Be a trusted figure for students and families.
Employee Discount Program: Discounts on various products and services.

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Help students safely board and exit the bus
Assist children with special needs during transport
Ensure students remain seated and follow bus safety rules
Communicate with the driver to maintain a safe, calm ride
Provide care and encouragement to students each day

School Bus Monitor/Aide qualifications:

At least 21 years of age
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work flexible split shifts (AM/PM).
Physical ability to assist students and perform emergency procedures.
CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
Friendly, reliable, and patient working with children
Team-oriented with a focus on safety

Apply today and become a valued part of the school community!

First for a reason:

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Now Hiring Part Time School Bus Monitors/Aides - Middle Island, NY

No experience as a School Bus Monitor is required! We will guide you with our industry-leading safety and training programs.

Why Join First Student as a Bus Monitor?

Pay Details: Dependent on experience and qualifications
Hourly Rate: $18.80 - $20.11 per hour
Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurance or coverage options
401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
Part-time, flexible schedule: Split shifts (AM/PM routes), weekdays only; No nights, weekends, holidays, or summers.
Career Advancement Opportunities: Advance into operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles in over 540 locations across the U.S. & Canada!
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues.
Community Impact: Be a trusted figure for students and families.
Employee Discount Program: Discounts on various products and services.

Your day as a School Bus Monitor/Aide will include:

Help students safely board and exit the bus
Assist children with special needs during transport
Ensure students remain seated and follow bus safety rules
Communicate with the driver to maintain a safe, calm ride
Provide care and encouragement to students each day

School Bus Monitor/Aide qualifications:

At least 21 years of age
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work flexible split shifts (AM/PM).
Physical ability to assist students and perform emergency procedures.
CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
Friendly, reliable, and patient working with children
Team-oriented with a focus on safety

Apply today and become a valued part of the school community!

First for a reason:

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Now Hiring Part Time School Bus Monitors/Aides - Hicksville, NY

No experience as a School Bus Monitor is required! We will guide you with our industry-leading safety and training programs.

Why Join First Student as a Bus Monitor?

Pay Details: Dependent on experience and qualifications
Hourly Rate: $17.89 per hour
Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurance or coverage options
401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
Part-time, Split shifts (AM/PM routes), weekdays only; No nights, weekends, holidays, or summers.
Career Advancement Opportunities: Advance into operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles in over 540 locations across the U.S. & Canada!
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues.
Community Impact: Be a trusted figure for students and families.
Employee Discount Program: Discounts on various products and services.

Your day as a School Bus Monitor/Aide will include:

Help students safely board and exit the bus
Assist children with special needs during transport
Ensure students remain seated and follow bus safety rules
Communicate with the driver to maintain a safe, calm ride
Provide care and encouragement to students each day

School Bus Monitor/Aide qualifications:

At least 21 years of age
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work flexible split shifts (AM/PM).
Physical ability to assist students and perform emergency procedures.
CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
Friendly, reliable, and patient working with children
Team-oriented with a focus on safety

Apply today and become a valued part of the school community!

First for a reason:

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Now Hiring Part Time School Bus Monitors/Aides - Hicksville, NY

No experience as a School Bus Monitor is required! We will guide you with our industry-leading safety and training programs.

Why Join First Student as a Bus Monitor?

Pay Details: Dependent on experience and qualifications
Hourly Rate: $17.89 per hour
Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurance or coverage options
401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
Part-time, Split shifts (AM/PM routes), weekdays only; No nights, weekends, holidays, or summers.
Career Advancement Opportunities: Advance into operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles in over 540 locations across the U.S. & Canada!
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues.
Community Impact: Be a trusted figure for students and families.
Employee Discount Program: Discounts on various products and services.

Your day as a School Bus Monitor/Aide will include:

Help students safely board and exit the bus
Assist children with special needs during transport
Ensure students remain seated and follow bus safety rules
Communicate with the driver to maintain a safe, calm ride
Provide care and encouragement to students each day

School Bus Monitor/Aide qualifications:

At least 21 years of age
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work flexible split shifts (AM/PM).
Physical ability to assist students and perform emergency procedures.
CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
Friendly, reliable, and patient working with children
Team-oriented with a focus on safety

Apply today and become a valued part of the school community!

First for a reason:

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Now Hiring School Bus Monitor

At First Student, our Monitors/Aides are a constant reflection of our company\'s commitment to safety and customer service. The Monitor/Aide 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:

$20.00/hour starting wage.
Tremendous Career Advancement Opportunities due to a strong presence across North America
Positive and rewarding work environment

Monitor/Aide 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

Monitor/Aide Required 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\'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!

First for a reason:

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Now Hiring School Bus Monitor

At First Student, we are proud to offer:

$20.00/hour starting wage.
Tremendous Career Advancement Opportunities due to a strong presence across North America
Positive and rewarding work environment

Monitor/Aide 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

Monitor/Aide Required Experience and Skills:

Good verbal communication skills
Attention to detail
Early morning availability
Judgement/problem solving skills
Ability to manage high degrees of stress

Apply today to join our team!

First for a reason:

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First Student is now hiring a Lead Diesel Technician for our shop serving New Britain Public Schools in New Britain, CT!

Monday-Friday, Full-time - 1:00 pm - 9:30 pm

As a Lead Diesel Technician, you will ensure every vehicle runs safely, efficiently, and reliably - keeping our communities moving with confidence.

Why join First as a Lead Diesel Mechanic?

Pay Details: Dependent on experience and qualifications.
Hourly Rate: $36.58 - $38.04 (NOT flat rate). and includes a $.35 center per hour shift differential.
Bonus rate increase available for each ASE School Bus Series test passed and maintained (up to $2/hour more).
Monday-Friday day shift schedule with consistent, year-round work.
Company-paid ASE testing and training materials.
Company-paid CDL Class B training and licensing.
Career Advancement Opportunities: Advance into operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles in over 540 locations across the U.S. & Canada!
Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, & 401(k).
Paid holidays and vacation time.
Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses.
State-of-the-art training programs.
Discounts on cell phone plans, cars, and more through the Perk Spot program!
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues.

About the Lead Diesel Technician Position

As a Lead Diesel Technician at First Student, you will help deliver excellence by leading the comprehensive preventive maintenance program, providing ongoing technician development, and streamlining operational practices.

Other job duties include:

Oversee complex vehicle diagnostics and repairs; perform road tests when needed.
Maintain advanced knowledge of engines, emissions, transmissions, brakes, hydraulics, electrical, and HVAC systems for preventive and repair maintenance.
Supervise shop technicians, conduct daily huddles, training, performance evaluations, and assist with hiring decisions.
Manage inventory control, approve expenses within scope, schedule fleet maintenance, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Conduct inspections, monitor performance, and maintain adherence to federal/state standards.
Work closely with management on maintenance status, budgets, and special projects.
Participate in ASE certification program.
Perform hands-on work activities as needed.

Lead Diesel Technician Qualifications

At least 5 years of diesel or automotive maintenance & repair experience or technical school education.
Previous experience in a lead technician, supervisor, or other management role is preferred.
Valid driver\'s license required; Willingness to obtain CDL while employed - Paid company training provided.
Strong computer skills.
Possess a mechanic\'s tool set.
ASE certifications are preferred.
Note: This position is subject to DOT drug testing as a safety-sensitive employee. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

Take the wheel and drive your career forward with First Student! Make an impact in your community while enjoying day shift schedules, great pay, and unmatched support.

First for a reason:

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First Student is now hiring a Lead Diesel Technician for our shop serving New Britain Public Schools in New Britain, CT!

Monday-Friday, Full-time - 1:00 pm - 9:30 pm

As a Lead Diesel Technician, you will ensure every vehicle runs safely, efficiently, and reliably - keeping our communities moving with confidence.

Why join First as a Lead Diesel Mechanic?

Pay Details: Dependent on experience and qualifications.
Hourly Rate: $36.58 - $38.04 (NOT flat rate). and includes a $.35 center per hour shift differential.
Bonus rate increase available for each ASE School Bus Series test passed and maintained (up to $2/hour more).
Monday-Friday day shift schedule with consistent, year-round work.
Company-paid ASE testing and training materials.
Company-paid CDL Class B training and licensing.
Career Advancement Opportunities: Advance into operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles in over 540 locations across the U.S. & Canada!
Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, & 401(k).
Paid holidays and vacation time.
Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses.
State-of-the-art training programs.
Discounts on cell phone plans, cars, and more through the Perk Spot program!
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues.

About the Lead Diesel Technician Position

Other job duties include:

Oversee complex vehicle diagnostics and repairs; perform road tests when needed.
Maintain advanced knowledge of engines, emissions, transmissions, brakes, hydraulics, electrical, and HVAC systems for preventive and repair maintenance.
Supervise shop technicians, conduct daily huddles, training, performance evaluations, and assist with hiring decisions.
Manage inventory control, approve expenses within scope, schedule fleet maintenance, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Conduct inspections, monitor performance, and maintain adherence to federal/state standards.
Work closely with management on maintenance status, budgets, and special projects.
Participate in ASE certification program.
Perform hands-on work activities as needed.

Lead Diesel Technician Qualifications

At least 5 years of diesel or automotive maintenance & repair experience or technical school education.
Previous experience in a lead technician, supervisor, or other management role is preferred.
Valid driver\'s license required; Willingness to obtain CDL while employed - Paid company training provided.
Strong computer skills.
Possess a mechanic\'s tool set.
ASE certifications are preferred.
Note: This position is subject to DOT drug testing as a safety-sensitive employee. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

Take the wheel and drive your career forward with First Student! Make an impact in your community while enjoying day shift schedules, great pay, and unmatched support.

First for a reason:

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- Home-to-School
  Full-service student transportation
- Special Needs Transportation
  Service, training & support
- Alternative Transportation
  Non-yellow bus services
- Non-Contract Services
  À la carte services
- Charter Bus & Van Rental
  After school, field trips & events
Technology
- HALO™
  Our proprietary technology platform
- First View®
  Vehicle tracking – districts & parents
Electrification
- Electric Buses
  Sustainable fleet solutions
- First Charge™
  Above-ground charging infrastructure
Safety & Training
- Safety Culture
  Practices, processes & technology
- Driver Training
  Comprehensive programs for drivers
- First Serves®
  Student support training program
- Safety Dog
  Our safety ambassador mascot
About
- About First Student
  The leader in student transportation
- Leadership
  Meet our team
- Newsroom
  Media kit, news & stats
- Press Releases
  Recent happenings & developments
- Investor Relations
  Financials & investor relations events
Contact
- Partner with Us
  Improve your student experience
- Contact Us
  Connect with us
- Submit an RFP
  Request a competitive proposal
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