School Bus Driver

Dattco•New Canaan, CT

12d•Onsite

About The Position

DATTCO is hiring experienced School Bus Drivers for its New Canaan, Connecticut location. Drivers safely transport students to and from school on assigned routes, which operate on split AM and PM shifts. Additional hours may be available by coordinating with a manager. The position involves maintaining a safe and orderly environment for students, conducting vehicle inspections, following applicable transportation and safety requirements, and completing required training and compliance activities. DATTCO is a third-generation, family-owned passenger transportation company serving 30 school districts in Connecticut and Rhode Island, with 2,500 employees transporting more than 140,000 students each year.

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 screening required by law, Connecticut DMV, school district policy, or DATTCO policy.
Must complete and maintain all 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

Prior experience working in a classroom or with students.
Interest in part-time work, additional weekday hours, or a consistent schedule with fewer hours.

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.
Participate in applicable DOT/FMCSA and state-required random drug and alcohol testing programs.
Maintain required Connecticut DMV school bus training, proficiency, road test, annual or in-service training, safety drills, and continuing education.

Benefits

401(k) with company match.
Paid holidays.
Annual pay raises, with compensation rates transparent for the next three years (excluding union locations).
Longevity bonuses.
Bring Your Child to Work Program to help save on childcare.
Career growth opportunities and promotion from within across DATTCO company brands.
Weekends off and school holiday breaks.
Additional hours may be available by coordinating with a manager.
May be eligible for unemployment insurance during summer months.
Employee Referral Program offering $1,000 bonuses, subject to program terms and eligibility requirements.
Training program for referred candidates who do not yet have specific requirements.