School Bus Driver

Dattco • Cranston, RI

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 employs 2,500 people and transports more than 140,000 students to and from school each year. DATTCO is hiring experienced School Bus Drivers for its Cranston, Rhode Island location; locations may also include Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The hourly rate for fully licensed drivers is $25–$30.50, depending on years of experience. The position is part-time, with a split AM and PM shift and 20 guaranteed hours per week. Additional hours may be available by coordinating with a manager.

Drivers safely transport students on assigned routes, complete required vehicle inspections, follow applicable transportation and safety procedures, and maintain a safe, respectful environment for students. They must complete required training, screening, and compliance requirements. The role requires a valid Rhode Island CDL Class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsements before transporting students, along with applicable medical qualifications and background clearances.

The position may suit people seeking part-time work, including veterans, parents, people looking for additional weekday hours, people with classroom or student-related experience, semi-retired individuals, or community-minded applicants. DATTCO provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and states that qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics.

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 Rhode Island DMV, school district, and DATTCO eligibility standards.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain or transfer before operating with students, a valid Rhode Island CDL Class B with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements. Out-of-state CDL holders may qualify subject to RI 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 or applicable policies.
• Must participate in DOT/FMCSA and/or state-required random drug and alcohol testing programs as applicable to CDL school bus drivers.
• Must complete and maintain required Rhode Island DMV school bus training, proficiency, road test, annual/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.

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 Rhode Island DMV, FMCSA/DOT, school district, and DATTCO policies.
• Assist passengers during boarding, exiting, and emergency evacuations.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match.
• Career growth opportunities and promotion from within across DATTCO company brands.
• Paid holidays.
• Annual pay raises, with pay transparency for the next three years (excluding union locations).
• Longevity bonuses.
• Employee referral program offering $1,000 bonuses to eligible employees who refer someone.

What This Job Offers

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