Charter Bus Driver

Dattco • Westport, CT

13h • Onsite

About The Position

DATTCO is hiring experienced Charter Bus Drivers in Westport, Connecticut. Drivers transport passengers to varied destinations and events, including sports games, school field trips, weddings, parties, and private events. The role offers trip-based scheduling rather than one fixed daily schedule, with flexibility to pick up additional trips and hours. Drivers are guaranteed 30 hours per week, subject to some exclusions. The hourly rate is $32–$36, with an opportunity for gratuities and pay rates described as transparent for the next three years based on union rates.

The position requires safe passenger transportation, professional customer service, vehicle inspections, communication with operations, and compliance with applicable traffic laws, safety requirements, company policies, and commercial driving regulations. Drivers may need to assist passengers with boarding and exiting. Physical requirements include lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds occasionally, repeated vehicle entry and exit, inspections, bending, kneeling, reaching, climbing stairs, and assisting passengers during boarding, exiting, and emergency evacuations. DATTCO provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities consistent with applicable law.

DATTCO is a third-generation, family-owned passenger transportation company with approximately 2,500 employees and more than 30 locations. The company describes opportunities for career growth and promotion within its brands.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must have at least three consecutive years of driving experience with a valid driver’s license.
• Must have an acceptable driving record and meet Connecticut DMV, school district, and DATTCO eligibility standards.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain or transfer before operating with students, a valid Connecticut CDL Class A or B with School Bus (S), and Passenger (P) or Van (V) 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 required pre-employment screening, including fingerprinting, state and national criminal background checks, registry checks, driving record review, drug testing, and 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 required Connecticut DMV school bus training, proficiency, road test, annual/in-service training, safety drills, and continuing education requirements.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to enter and exit the vehicle repeatedly and perform required vehicle inspections.
• Ability to bend, kneel, reach, climb stairs, and use vehicle safety equipment.
• Ability to assist passengers during boarding, exiting, and emergency evacuations.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport passengers to a variety of destinations and events.
• Drive sports teams to games and athletic events.
• Transport students and school groups on field trips and other scheduled activities.
• Transport passengers to weddings, parties, private events, and other charter destinations.
• Safely navigate different routes, road conditions, and geographic areas.
• Provide friendly and professional service to passengers and clients.
• Assist passengers with boarding and exiting the vehicle when needed.
• Perform required pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Inspect the vehicle following trips for belongings left behind and assist with coordinating their return.
• Communicate with operations regarding trip details, passenger needs, and service concerns.
• Follow applicable traffic laws, safety requirements, company policies, and commercial driving regulations.

Benefits

• 401k with company match
• Career growth opportunities and promotion from within
• Paid holidays
• Annual pay raises with compensation rates described as transparent for the next three years
• Opportunity for gratuities
• Employee referral program with $1,000 bonuses for eligible referrals
• May be eligible for unemployment insurance during the summer months
• Training program for referred candidates who may not yet meet specific requirements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed