School Bus Driver

Dattco•Watertown, CT

16d•Onsite

About The Position

DATTCO is hiring experienced School Bus Drivers for its Watertown, Connecticut location. Drivers transport students to and from school on assigned routes, typically working split shifts in the morning and afternoon. Additional hours may be available through a manager. The hourly rate is $25–$31, based on experience and licensing, with pay transparency for the next three years. Drivers may be eligible for unemployment insurance during the summer months.

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 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, 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

Experience working in a classroom or with students.
A background or interest as a veteran seeking part-time work, a stay-at-home parent, someone seeking additional weekday hours, a semi-retired person seeking consistent work with fewer hours, or a community-minded individual interested in local involvement.

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 to help save on childcare.
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; union locations are excluded.
Longevity bonuses.
May be eligible for unemployment insurance during summer months.
Employee Referral Program with $1,000 bonuses for eligible referrals.
Training program for referred applicants who do not yet meet specific requirements, subject to program terms and eligibility.