Shuttle Driver

Dattco•Bridgeport, CT

13d•Onsite

About The Position

DATTCO, Inc., a third-generation family-owned transportation company, is hiring full-time and part-time Shuttle Drivers in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Drivers transport passengers on local and regional trips throughout Southern New England, including school groups, athletic teams, tour groups, corporate clients, and charter passengers. The position offers a fixed, predictable schedule, with drivers home every night, and an hourly rate of $28. Days, nights, weekends, and holidays may be required. Drivers operate late-model shuttle vehicles and provide safe, reliable transportation and professional customer service. They assist passengers with boarding, luggage, and trip-related needs; perform vehicle inspections and operational checks; communicate with Dispatch and Operations; deliver passenger safety briefings; complete documentation; and maintain vehicle appearance and readiness. DATTCO offers year-round work, operational support, company-provided uniforms, and a comprehensive benefits package. Applicants must hold a CDL Class B with Passenger (P) and (F) endorsements, or may ask about DATTCO’s Entry Level Driver Training Program to obtain a CDL or required endorsements. Applicants must also have an air-brake qualification or be willing to obtain it through the training program, meet driving and medical qualification standards, and successfully complete required screenings and testing.

Requirements

CDL Class B with Passenger (P) and (F) endorsements, or willingness to pursue a CDL or required endorsements through DATTCO’s Entry Level Driver Training Program.
Air-brake qualification or willingness to obtain it through the training program.
Acceptable driving record and compliance with DMV and DATTCO eligibility standards.
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 state and national criminal background checks, motor vehicle record checks, pre-employment drug testing, and any other screenings required by law or DATTCO policy.
Participate in DOT/FMCSA and/or state-required random drug and alcohol testing programs, as applicable to CDL drivers.
Excellent customer service skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work independently.
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

Transport school groups, athletic teams, tour groups, corporate clients, and charter passengers on local and regional trips.
Safely operate late-model shuttle vehicles while following applicable safety standards.
Provide professional customer service and a welcoming experience for passengers.
Assist passengers with boarding, exiting, luggage handling, and trip-related needs.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicles are safe, clean, and ready for the road.
Navigate varied routes, road conditions, and destinations.
Communicate with Dispatch and Operations to support smooth, on-time service.
Provide passenger safety briefings and respond professionally to unexpected situations or emergencies.
Complete trip reports, vehicle inspections, and other required documentation accurately and on time.
Address passenger concerns and report opportunities to improve service.
Maintain the appearance and readiness of the assigned vehicle, including fueling and basic operational checks.
Represent DATTCO’s commitment to safety, reliability, and customer service.