CREC Van Driver

Dattco • Portland, CT

12d • Onsite

About The Position

DATTCO is hiring experienced CREC Van Drivers for its Portland, Connecticut location. Drivers transport students to and from school on assigned routes and follow applicable vehicle, traffic, student-safety, and school district procedures. Training is provided, and additional work hours may be available by coordinating with a manager. The position is part time, approximately 20–30 hours per week, at an hourly rate of $20–$21.75.

Drivers perform vehicle inspections, report safety or maintenance concerns, maintain a safe and orderly environment for students, communicate professionally with families and school and transportation personnel, and complete required training and compliance activities. The role has physical requirements, including lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally, repeatedly entering and exiting the vehicle, conducting inspections, and assisting passengers.

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 hold, or be able to obtain before transporting students, the appropriate Connecticut DMV Student Transportation Vehicle (STV) and/or Public Passenger endorsements required for operating student transportation vehicles.
• Must successfully complete Connecticut DMV-required training and qualification requirements for Student Transportation Vehicle operators.
• Must meet physical qualification standards under 49 CFR Part 391 and maintain any required medical certification.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment screening, including driving record review, fingerprinting, state and national criminal background checks, and any other screenings required by Connecticut DMV, applicable school districts, or DATTCO policy.
• Must complete and maintain required annual, in-service, safety, and regulatory training.
• Must comply with applicable Connecticut DMV, school district, and company safety policies and procedures.
• 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.
• No experience is required; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• 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 traffic laws, designated routes, railroad crossing procedures, student pick-up and drop-off procedures, and school district safety requirements.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and orderly environment for students while operating the vehicle.
• Communicate professionally with students, parents or guardians, school staff, transportation supervisors, and safety personnel.
• Complete required safety training, drills, continuing education, and compliance requirements under Connecticut DMV, school district, and DATTCO policies.
• Assist passengers during boarding, exiting, and emergency evacuations.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays
• Annual pay raises
• Employee referral program offering $1,000 bonuses, subject to terms and eligibility
• Bring Your Child to Work Program
• Career growth opportunities and promotion from within
• Weekends off and school holiday breaks
• May be eligible for unemployment insurance during summer months

What This Job Offers

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