School Bus Driver

Dattco • Woodstock, CT

16d • Onsite

About The Position

DATTCO is hiring experienced School Bus Drivers for its Woodstock, Connecticut location, with possible locations including Thompson, Connecticut. Drivers transport students to and from school on assigned routes, typically during split AM and PM shifts. Additional hours may be available by coordinating with a manager. The position requires safe vehicle operation, student supervision, required inspections, and compliance with applicable Connecticut DMV, FMCSA/DOT, school district, and company requirements.

The role includes transporting students on designated routes; carrying out pre-trip and post-trip inspections; following traffic laws and student transportation safety procedures; maintaining a safe and respectful environment for students; communicating professionally with families and school and transportation personnel; and completing required training, drills, and continuing education. Physical tasks include entering and exiting the vehicle repeatedly, inspecting it, and assisting passengers with boarding, exiting, and emergency evacuations. DATTCO provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with applicable law.

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 DOT/FMCSA and/or state-required random drug and alcohol testing programs as applicable to 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Previous work experience in a classroom or working with students.

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.
• Assist passengers during boarding, exiting, and emergency evacuations.

Benefits

• 401k with company match.
• Paid holidays.
• Weekends off and school holiday breaks.
• Career growth opportunities and promotion from within across DATTCO company brands.
• Annual pay raises with compensation transparency for the next three years (union locations excluded).
• Longevity bonuses.
• May be eligible for unemployment insurance during the summer months.
• Employee referral program offering $1,000 bonuses, subject to program terms and eligibility requirements.
• Bring Your Child to Work Program to help save on childcare.

What This Job Offers

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