School Bus Travel Driver

DATTCO is a third generation family owned passenger transportation company that serves 30 school districts throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island.

We are hiring experienced and fully licensed (CDL with P S endorsements) School Bus Travel Drivers for our CT locations!

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• Location: Wallingford CT
• Hourly Rate: $35/hr
• Travel: Must be willing to travel within the region.
• Hours:
  • 30 hours guaranteed
  • Want more hours No problem additional hours may be available to you work with your manager directly to pick up shifts and hours!

Why DATTCO

• Weekends off and school holiday breaks.
• Job stability and longevity.
• Bring Your Child to Work Program - save on childcare!
  • 401k with company match.
• Career growth opportunities - we promote from within under all DATTCO company brands (DeVivo Companies Motor Coach School Bus)
• Paid holidays.
• Longevity bonuses.
• May be eligible for unemployment insurance during the summer months.
• Employee Referral Program - $1000 bonuses offered to any current employee that refers someone to work with us!
  • Note: Subject to referral program terms and eligibility requirements.

Who you might be:

• Veteran seeking PT work.
• Stay at home parents.
• Seeking additional hours during the week.
• Previous work experience in a classroom or working with students.
• Semi-retired and looking for consistency with less hours.
• Community minded individual looking to get involved locally.

What Youll Do:

• Safely transport students to and from school on assigned routes.
• Perform required pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and report safety or maintenance concerns.
• Follow all traffic laws designated routes railroad crossing procedures student pick-up/drop-off procedures and school district safety requirements.
• Maintain a safe respectful and orderly environment for students while operating the bus.
• Communicate professionally with students parents/guardians school staff transportation supervisors and safety personnel.
• Complete all required safety training drills continuing education and compliance requirements under Connecticut DMV FMCSA/DOT school district and DATTCO policies.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must have at least three consecutive years of driving experience with a valid drivers license.
• Must have an acceptable driving record and meet Connecticut DMV school district and DATTCO eligibility standards.
• Must possess a valid Connecticut CDL Class B with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements. Out of state CDL holders may qualify subject to Connecticut DMV requirements and DATTCO approval.
• Must meet DOT/FMCSA medical qualification standards including the physical qualification standards in 49 CFR Part 391 and maintain a valid DOT medical certificate as required.
• Must successfully complete all required pre-employment screening including fingerprinting state and national criminal background checks registry checks driving record review drug testing and any other screenings required by law Connecticut DMV school district policy or DATTCO policy.
• Must participate in DOT/FMCSA and/or state required random drug and alcohol testing programs as applicable to CDL school bus drivers.
• Must complete and maintain all required Connecticut DMV school bus training proficiency road test annual/in-service training safety drills and continuing education requirements.

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.