Van Driver

Dattco•North Haven, CT

16d•Onsite

About The Position

DATTCO is hiring experienced Van Drivers for its North Haven, Connecticut location to transport students to and from school on assigned routes. The position is part-time, with 20 hours guaranteed per week; additional hours may be available by coordinating with a manager. Pay is $20–$25 per hour, depending on experience and licensing. Drivers are responsible for safe vehicle operation, required inspections, following designated routes and student transportation procedures, maintaining a safe environment for students, communicating professionally with stakeholders, and completing required training and compliance activities. Applicants must meet age, driving experience, licensing, driving record, training, medical qualification, and screening requirements. The role includes physical activities such as lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally, repeatedly entering and exiting the vehicle, conducting inspections, and assisting passengers during boarding, exiting, and emergency evacuations. DATTCO provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

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 for operating student transportation vehicles.
Must have an acceptable driving record and meet Connecticut DMV, school district, and DATTCO eligibility standards.
Must successfully complete all Connecticut DMV-required training and qualification requirements for Student Transportation Vehicle operators.
Must meet physical qualification standards established 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 required screenings.
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.
Able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Able to enter and exit the vehicle repeatedly and perform required vehicle inspections.
Able to bend, kneel, reach, climb stairs, and use vehicle safety equipment.
Able 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 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.

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 and promotion from within across DATTCO company brands.
Paid holidays.
Annual pay raises.
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.