Van Driver

Dattco • Durham, CT

16d • Onsite

About The Position

DATTCO is hiring experienced Van Drivers at its Durham, Connecticut location to transport students to and from school on assigned routes. The position is part time, with 20 hours per week guaranteed; additional hours may be available by coordinating with a manager. The hourly rate is $19.50–$21, determined by experience and licensing, with stated pay rates for the next three years and annual pay raises.

Drivers are responsible for student and vehicle safety, including inspections, following traffic laws and assigned routes, observing railroad-crossing and student pick-up/drop-off procedures, maintaining an orderly environment, and communicating professionally with students, families, school staff, supervisors, and safety personnel. Drivers must complete required training and comply with Connecticut DMV, school district, and DATTCO requirements.

DATTCO is a third-generation, family-owned passenger transportation company serving 30 school districts in Connecticut and Rhode Island. It has 2,500 employees and transports more than 140,000 students to and from school each year. The company describes the role as offering weekends off, school holiday breaks, job stability, and career growth opportunities.

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 hold, or be able to obtain before transporting students, the V Endorsement required to operate student transportation vehicles.
• Must have an acceptable driving record and meet Connecticut DMV, school district, and DATTCO eligibility standards.
• Must successfully complete Connecticut DMV-required training and qualification requirements for Student Transportation Vehicle operators.
• Must meet physical qualification standards under 49 CFR Part 391 and maintain any required medical certification.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment screening, including driving record review, fingerprinting, state and national criminal background checks, drug screening, and any additional screenings required by Connecticut DMV, applicable school districts, or DATTCO policy.
• Must complete and maintain required annual, in-service, safety, and regulatory training.
• Must comply with applicable Connecticut DMV, school district, and company safety policies and procedures.
• 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

• Experienced Van Driver; the posting describes the position as hiring experienced drivers.

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 vehicle.
• 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, school district, and DATTCO policies.
• Complete and maintain required annual, in-service, safety, and regulatory training.
• Comply with applicable Connecticut DMV, school district, and company safety policies and procedures.
• Assist passengers during boarding, exiting, and emergency evacuations.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid holidays.
• Weekends off and school holiday breaks.
• Annual pay raises.
• Career growth opportunities, with promotion from within across DATTCO company brands.
• Employee Referral Program offering $1,000 bonuses to eligible current employees who refer someone.
• May be eligible for unemployment insurance during summer months.
• Bring Your Child to Work Program to help save on childcare.

What This Job Offers

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