School Bus Driver Trainee

Dattco • New Canaan, CT

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About The Position

DATTCO provides a comprehensive training program for individuals who do not yet have a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and want to become school bus drivers. Trainees receive classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction from certified instructors, learn applicable state and federal school transportation regulations, and prepare to obtain a CDL with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements. Training also covers defensive driving, student management, vehicle inspections, safety checks, and safe school bus operation. After completing training and licensing requirements, trainees transition into a School Bus Driver role.

Trainees may be able to work as School Bus Monitors during training to supplement their income, depending on route availability. The role offers flexible scheduling, weekends and school breaks off, and potential additional hours through field trips and charter work. The position involves serving the local community and requires the ability to meet the physical demands of assisting passengers and inspecting and entering or exiting the vehicle.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years old.
• Have a valid driver's license with a clear driving record.
• Be able to obtain a CDL with Passenger and School Bus endorsements.
• Pass required background checks, drug screening, and DOT physical requirements.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and customer service.
• Be reliable, punctual, and professional.
• Be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Be able to repeatedly enter and exit the vehicle and perform required vehicle inspections.
• Be able to bend, kneel, reach, climb stairs, and use vehicle safety equipment.
• Be able to assist passengers during boarding, exiting, and emergency evacuations.

Nice To Haves

• Previous work experience in a classroom or working with students.
• Interest in community involvement or serving the local community.

Responsibilities

• Participate in classroom and behind-the-wheel training with certified instructors.
• Learn state and federal school transportation regulations.
• Prepare for and obtain a CDL with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements.
• Learn defensive driving techniques and student management skills.
• Conduct vehicle inspections and safety checks.
• Develop skills to safely operate a school bus.
• After successfully completing training and licensing requirements, transition into a School Bus Driver role.
• Potentially work as a School Bus Monitor during training, subject to route availability.
• Assist passengers during boarding, exiting, and emergency evacuations.

Benefits

• CDL permit and licensing support.
• Experienced trainers dedicated to trainee success.
• Flexible schedules.
• Weekends, holidays, and school breaks off.
• Opportunities for additional hours through field trips and charter work.
• 401k with company match.
• Career growth opportunities and promotion from within across DATTCO company brands.
• May be eligible for unemployment insurance during the summer months.
• Employee Referral Program.

What This Job Offers

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