School Bus Driver Trainer

Dattco • New Britain, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

DATTCO is a third-generation, family-owned passenger transportation company serving 30 school districts throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island. The company’s 2,500 employees transport more than 140,000 students to and from school each year. DATTCO is hiring a School Bus Driver Trainer in New Britain, Connecticut. The position is part-time, Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and requires availability during summer and school vacations. Additional hours may be available by coordinating with a manager. The hourly rate is up to $24.

The trainer communicates with, mentors, and trains drivers to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures. Responsibilities include classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction, driver evaluations, training documentation, and contributing to improvements in the Driver Training Program. The role also supports the company safety program and requires compliance with company, federal, and state requirements.

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 a valid Connecticut CDL Class B with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) 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 applicable DOT/FMCSA and/or state-required random drug and alcohol testing programs for 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.
• Must be available to work during summer and school vacations.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds occasionally; repeatedly enter and exit vehicles; perform vehicle inspections; bend, kneel, reach, climb stairs, use vehicle safety equipment; and assist passengers during boarding, exiting, and emergency evacuations.

Nice To Haves

• State-certified instructor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with, mentor, and train drivers to ensure compliance with federal, state, and company regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct behind-the-wheel and classroom pre-service and in-service training.
• Conduct post-accident retraining as needed.
• Conduct driver evaluations and proficiency reviews as required by regulations and company policies.
• Provide ongoing input to the Director of Safety regarding changes to improve the Driver Training Program.
• Document drivers’ pre-service and in-service training progress and results.
• Lead by example on safety issues and actively support and participate in the company safety program and its initiatives.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain compliance with all federal and state requirements.

What This Job Offers

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