School Bus Driver

Dattco • Andover, CT

16d • 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 experienced School Bus Drivers for its Andover, Connecticut location; other listed locations include Marlboro, Connecticut, with hourly rates varying by location. The hourly rate is $24.50–$27. The schedule consists of split shifts for morning and afternoon school bus routes. Additional hours may be available by coordinating with a manager to pick up shifts.

School Bus Drivers safely transport students on assigned routes, conduct required vehicle inspections, follow traffic and school-district safety procedures, and maintain a safe and respectful environment for students. Drivers must meet Connecticut licensing and training requirements, applicable DOT/FMCSA medical and testing standards, and required screening and background-check requirements. The role includes physical tasks such as repeatedly entering and exiting the vehicle, conducting inspections, and assisting passengers during boarding, exiting, and emergency evacuations.

DATTCO offers compensation transparency for the next three years, annual pay raises, longevity bonuses, paid holidays, weekends off and school holiday breaks, a 401(k) with company match, a Bring Your Child to Work Program, career growth opportunities, and an employee referral program. Employees may be eligible for unemployment insurance during summer months. Additional hours may be available.

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, or be able to obtain or transfer before operating with students, 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 any 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 or in-service training, safety drills, and continuing education requirements.
• 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.
• Ability to assist passengers during boarding, exiting, and emergency evacuations.

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 bus.
• 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, FMCSA/DOT, school district, and DATTCO policies.

Benefits

• Weekends off and school holiday breaks
• Job stability and longevity
• Bring Your Child to Work Program
• 401(k) with company match
• Career growth opportunities and promotion from within
• Paid holidays
• Annual pay raises, with compensation transparency for the next three years (union locations excluded)
• Longevity bonuses
• May be eligible for unemployment insurance during summer months
• Employee Referral Program with $1,000 bonuses for eligible referrals
• Additional hours may be available

What This Job Offers

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