School Bus Driver

Dattco • Cheshire, CT

16d • Onsite

About The Position

DATTCO is a third-generation, family-owned passenger transportation company serving 30 school districts throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island. Its 2,500 employees transport more than 140,000 students to and from school each year. DATTCO is hiring experienced School Bus Drivers for its Cheshire, Connecticut location. The hourly rate is $24–$27. Drivers work split shifts for morning and afternoon school bus routes; additional hours may be available by coordinating with a manager. The posting describes the role as suited to people seeking part-time work or additional weekday hours, among others.

The driver safely transports students on assigned routes, completes vehicle inspections, follows applicable traffic, route, railroad crossing, student handling, and school district safety procedures, and maintains a safe and orderly environment for students. The role includes professional communication with students, families, school staff, supervisors, and safety personnel, and requires completion of applicable safety training and regulatory requirements.

Applicants must meet age, driving history, licensing, medical, screening, testing, and training requirements. They must possess or obtain/transfer a Connecticut CDL Class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsements before driving students. The work has physical requirements, including lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally 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 legally or policy-required screenings.
• 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.

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

• 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, with promotions from within across DATTCO company brands.
• Paid holidays.
• Annual pay raises, with compensation rates transparent for the next three years (union locations excluded).
• Longevity bonuses.
• May be eligible for unemployment insurance during summer months.
• Employee Referral Program offering $1,000 bonuses for eligible referrals, subject to program terms and eligibility requirements.
• Training program for referred candidates who do not yet meet specific requirements.

What This Job Offers

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