Charter Driver

Dattco•New Britain, CT

13h•Onsite

About The Position

DATTCO is hiring full-time and part-time Charter Drivers for its Coach & Tour Group location in New Britain, Connecticut. The Coach & Tour Group operates 200 vehicles and drives 6 million miles annually, serving customers including college athletic programs and tour operators. Drivers transport customers on day and away trips throughout North America and provide safe, courteous service across varied routes and terrain. DATTCO will train suitable candidates to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License and will work with candidates to secure required endorsements.

Requirements

CDL Class B with Passenger endorsement; Connecticut license holders also need an F endorsement. DATTCO will work with candidates to secure necessary endorsements.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to work independently.
Flexible availability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

Transport customers on day and away trips throughout North America.
Safely negotiate routes through varied terrain and geographic areas.
Interact courteously and professionally with clients, customers, subcontracted drivers, and company drivers.
Provide feedback to Operations to help improve service response.
Perform duties that help streamline daily business operations.
Assist passengers with boarding and exiting the vehicle, and load and unload luggage.
Communicate with Operations using tools in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to gather and convey information.
Inspect the vehicle for items left behind and coordinate their return to customers when possible, or submit them to Operations.
Inspect the vehicle before and after shifts to ensure operational safety.
Operate the assigned vehicle safely and courteously.
Maintain accurate, current records, including trip sheets, customer transportation forms, maintenance and fuel records, incident and accident reports, vehicle condition reports, and other records requested by management.
Provide passenger safety briefings as required.
Respond immediately to accidents or medical emergencies by notifying emergency response providers.
Provide respectful, courteous, cooperative, and polite customer service.
Read and interpret schedules, road signs, and driving directions to plan efficient routes.
Perform minor maintenance on assigned vehicles as needed.
Fuel assigned vehicles as required.

Benefits

24/7/365 dispatch.
International Motorcoach Group (IMG) partnerships providing local support from motorcoach companies across North America.
Advanced technology.
Vehicle cleaning services.
Welcoming, diverse, family-oriented culture where employees are valued and recognized.
Medical and dental insurance.
Paid time off.
Paid holidays.
401(k) with company match.
Life insurance.
Flexible spending account.
Advancement opportunities.
Company-provided uniforms.
Employee referral bonuses.
Estimated compensation of $75,000–$100,000 per year.