School Bus Driver

Dattco • Pawtucket, RI

16d • Onsite

About The Position

DATTCO is hiring experienced School Bus Drivers for its Pawtucket, Rhode Island location, with possible work locations including Pawtucket and Cranston, Rhode Island. Drivers transport students to and from school on assigned routes. The position is part-time, with a split AM and PM schedule and 20 guaranteed hours per week. Additional hours may be available by coordinating with a manager. The listed hourly rate for fully licensed drivers is $25–$30.50, depending on years of experience.

Drivers are responsible for transporting students safely, inspecting the vehicle, following required routes and safety procedures, maintaining an orderly environment, communicating professionally with relevant parties, and completing required training and compliance activities. The role requires a Rhode Island CDL Class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsements, or the ability to obtain or transfer one before operating with students, along with applicable medical qualifications, background screening, and ongoing training.

The position includes physical tasks such as vehicle entry and exit, inspections, assisting passengers, and occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds. DATTCO provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with applicable law. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to protected characteristics.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years old.
• Have at least three consecutive years of driving experience with a valid driver’s license.
• Have an acceptable driving record and meet Rhode Island DMV, school district, and DATTCO eligibility standards.
• 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 Rhode Island DMV requirements and DATTCO approval.
• 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.
• 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, Rhode Island DMV, school district policy, or DATTCO policy.
• Participate in DOT/FMCSA and/or state-required random drug and alcohol testing programs as applicable to CDL school bus drivers.
• Complete and maintain required Rhode Island DMV school bus training, proficiency, road test, annual/in-service training, safety drills, and continuing education requirements.
• Be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Be able to enter and exit the vehicle repeatedly 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

• The posting identifies potential fits such as veterans seeking part-time work, stay-at-home parents, people seeking additional weekday hours, people with classroom or student-work experience, semi-retired applicants seeking consistent work with fewer hours, and community-minded individuals.

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.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match.
• Career growth opportunities and promotion from within DATTCO company brands.
• Paid holidays.
• Annual pay raises with transparent rates for the next three years; union locations are excluded.
• Longevity bonuses.
• Employee Referral Program offering $1,000 bonuses to eligible referring employees, subject to program terms and eligibility requirements.
• A training program for referred candidates who do not yet have specific requirements, subject to program terms and eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

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