Bus Monitor

The Cedar Bus Co.
Poughkeepsie, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 8/19/2023 CLOSED ON 9/17/2023

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Monitor position at The Cedar Bus Co.?

About this position:

The Monitor is responsible for supporting the transportation of clients in a safe and efficient manner consistent with the organizational mission and vision and in compliance with company policy and applicable laws. Specific responsibilities include assisting the driver with directions as needed, taking attendance of clients, interacting with clients, program personnel, and client support staff in the field, communicating with dispatch in a clear and concise manner, de-escalating any conflicts between clients and reporting it, and maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor in the field.

This position generally follows a typical Monday through Friday work week and is considered a split shift position, with AM runs in the morning and PM runs in the afternoon. However, there are some situations that would dictate otherwise as required by customer demand such as charters, med runs, or shuttle runs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Ensure transportation and workplace safety policies are in compliance with company, state, and federal regulations.
  • Safely transport clients to and from programs in the mornings and afternoons.
  • Ensure that the bus is always kept clean.
  • Ensure the safety of all clients. This includes securing wheelchair-bound clients as well as operating the wheelchair lift and checking the working condition of seatbelts.
  • Keep your routes updated and dispatch abreast of any issues that may arise (e.g. running behind schedule).
  • Report all disciplinary issues to operations staff so appropriate measures can be taken.
  • Assist clients with getting on and off the bus as needed.
  • Be flexible and assist other routes as needed.
  • Work as a member of a team – with drivers, operations staff.
  • Attend periodic regular safety trainings.
  • Buckling of client’s seatbelts and checking periodically that clients remain buckled.
  • Assist driver with directions as needed.
  • Cleaning bus during course of duty shift
  • Filling out run sheet data.
  • Being dependable and on time.
  • All other job duties as assigned by Supervisor/Manager and/or his or her designee

Bus Monitor Requirements

  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Ability to pull and push 250 lbs. and lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to sit for long periods of time and bend to secure wheelchair-bound clients
  • Ability to display empathy towards clients
  • Willingness to grow within the company.

Benefits: Health insurance, Paid time off, 401K for eligible employees.

About us:

The Cedar Bus Co. is a professional and caring environment focusing on providing safe and reliable para-medical transportation to our clients. Our team focuses on maintaining client integrity and offering service not only consistently and timely, but with the utmost respect to our clients. We cater to the developmentally disabled and offer a plethora of transportation services. As the fastest growing and largest para-medical transportation provider in New York State, we are looking for individuals who wish to enter an environment that fosters career and professional growth.

The Cedar Bus Co. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabilities

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

  • Remote interview process
  • Personal protective equipment provided or required
  • Temperature screenings
  • Social distancing guidelines in place
  • Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Work Remotely

  • No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.20 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13 - $0

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