Safety Coordinator

Dattco•South Windsor, CT

17d•Onsite

About The Position

DATTCO is hiring a Safety Coordinator at its CREC location in South Windsor, Connecticut. The role oversees established School Bus Safety Department duties and supports safe, compliant school bus operations. The coordinator works with drivers, assigned Safety Trainers, and Operations and Safety staff, and reports directly to a District Safety Manager or the School Bus Safety Director. The position is full-time, with a salary range of $56,000–$60,000. The coordinator must be available to work during summer and school vacations.

Requirements

At least two years of experience as a School Bus Driver and a preceding two-year accident-free driving record.
At least one year of experience as a School Bus Safety Trainer.
Strong knowledge of audio, visual, and electronic systems.
Be at least 21 years old.
Have at least three consecutive years of driving experience with a valid driver’s license.
Have an acceptable driving record and meet Connecticut DMV, school district, and DATTCO eligibility standards.
Possess a valid Connecticut CDL Class B with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements.
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.
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 or applicable policies.
Participate in DOT/FMCSA and/or state-required random drug and alcohol testing programs, as applicable to CDL school bus drivers.
Complete and maintain required Connecticut DMV school bus training, proficiency, road test, annual/in-service training, safety drills, and continuing education requirements.
Have excellent computer and interpersonal skills.
Have excellent problem-solving skills.
Communicate effectively with drivers, management, and coworkers.
Be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment and work independently.

Responsibilities

Oversee established School Bus Safety Department duties.
Write narrative reports, event summaries, and activity reports.
Coordinate and supervise activities of assigned Safety Trainers.
Complete applicant onboarding, including document completion, driver training, road evaluations, accident response and investigation, and drug collection.
Help drivers understand safety policies and compliance requirements.
Review, respond to, and report accidents, safety-related issues, and recorded events in a timely manner.
Acquire and retain safety-related information for accurate dissemination.
Work collaboratively with Operations and Safety staff to advance overall safety and operational goals.
Conduct in-person and virtual training sessions.
Navigate vehicle-based IT camera systems.