School Bus Driver

Dattco • North Smithfield, RI

16d • Onsite

About The Position

DATTCO is hiring experienced School Bus Drivers in North Smithfield, Rhode Island. Drivers transport students to and from school on assigned routes. The role is part-time, with a split AM and PM shift and 20 hours per week guaranteed. Additional hours may be available by coordinating with a manager. The hourly rate for fully licensed drivers is $24–$28, depending on experience. DATTCO describes its compensation rates as transparent for the next three years; annual raises are noted as unavailable at union locations.

The position requires safe vehicle operation, inspections, compliance with traffic and student-safety procedures, professional communication, and completion of required training and regulatory requirements. Candidates must meet age, driving, licensing, medical, screening, and training requirements. The role also has physical demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally and assisting passengers. Reasonable accommodations are available 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 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 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; repeatedly enter and exit the vehicle and perform vehicle inspections; bend, kneel, reach, climb stairs, and use vehicle safety equipment; and 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 Rhode Island DMV, FMCSA/DOT, school district, and DATTCO policies.

Benefits

• 401k with company match.
• Paid holidays.
• Career growth opportunities and promotion from within across DATTCO company brands.
• Annual pay raises, except at union locations; the description states compensation rates are transparent for the next three years.
• Longevity bonuses.
• Employee referral program with $1,000 bonuses for eligible referrals.

What This Job Offers

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