School Bus Driver

Dattco • Brooklyn, 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. The company’s 2,500 employees transport more than 140,000 students to and from school each year. DATTCO is hiring experienced School Bus Drivers for its Brooklyn, Connecticut location. The position pays $24–$27.25 per hour and involves split shifts for morning and afternoon school bus routes. Additional hours may be available by coordinating with a manager. The posting highlights weekends off and school holiday breaks, job stability, and opportunities for growth within DATTCO’s company brands.

The School Bus Driver safely transports students on assigned routes, completes vehicle inspections, follows applicable traffic and student-safety procedures, and maintains a safe and orderly environment for passengers. Drivers communicate with students, families, school personnel, supervisors, and safety personnel, and complete required training and compliance activities. The role has physical demands including lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally, repeatedly entering and exiting the vehicle, and assisting passengers with boarding, exiting, and emergency evacuations. DATTCO provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with applicable law.

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 Connecticut DMV, school district, and DATTCO eligibility standards.
• 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.
• 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, Connecticut 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 Connecticut 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

• 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.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid holidays.
• Annual pay raises, with compensation rates made transparent for the next three years (union locations excluded).
• Longevity bonuses.
• Bring Your Child to Work Program to help save on childcare.
• Career growth opportunities, including promotion from within across DATTCO company brands.
• Weekends off and school holiday breaks.
• Additional hours may be available.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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