Charter Driver

DATTCO, INC; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in Bridgeport, CT, is seeking Charter Drivers for their Coach & Tour Group. The role involves safely transporting customers, maintaining vehicle safety, and providing exceptional customer service. Successful candidates will possess a valid CDL and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. Join a family-oriented culture with comprehensive benefits and advancement opportunities.

Benefits

24/7/365 dispatch

Full suite of full-time benefits

Employee referral bonuses

Career advancement opportunities

Company provided uniforms

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal & communication skills are required.
• Excellent customer service skills expected.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Transport customers on trips throughout North America.
• Inspect vehicle before and after shifts for safety.
• Provide excellent customer service and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

CDL (Class A or B) with P endorsement

Job description

DATTCO currently has Charter Driver openings at our Coach & Tour Group location in Bridgeport, CT.

DATTCO is a third-generation, family-owned transportation company with over 2,000 employees located throughout New England. Our Coach & Tour Group operates 200 vehicles and drives 6 million miles annually. Our diverse customer list, including leading college athletic programs and tour operators, ensures our drivers remain busy year round. Learn more about us at www.dattco.com.

DATTCO Offers

• 24/7/365 dispatch.
• International Motor coach Group (IMG) partnerships provides local support from motorcoach companies located across North America.
• Advanced technology
• Cleaners to keep your vehicle looking good.
• A welcoming, diverse and family-oriented culture where employees are valued and recognized.
• A full suite of full-time benefits including medical & dental insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401k with company match, life insurance, flexible spending account and more.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Company provided uniforms.
• Employee referral bonuses.
  
  

Primary Responsibilities

• Transports customers on day and away trips throughout North America.
• Safely negotiate various routes through varied terrain and geographic areas.
• Interact with clients, customers, sub-contracted drivers, and fellow company drivers onsite in a courteous, friendly, and professional manner.
• Provide feedback to Operations to help improve service response.
• Perform duties and functions to help streamline the daily business operations of the Company.
• Assist passengers in boarding and exiting the vehicle and load and unload luggage from a rack, storage bays, or overhead compartments.
• Communicate with Operations using tools in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) for the purpose of gathering and/or conveying information.
• Inspect vehicle for items left behind and coordinate immediate return to the customer when possible or submit to Operations.
• Inspect vehicle before and after shift to ensure operational safety. Operate assigned vehicle in a safe and courteous manner.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records to include trip sheets, customer transportation forms, vehicle maintenance, fuel purchases, incident and accident reports, vehicle condition reports and other records requested by management.
• Provide safety briefing to passengers as required.
• Respond immediately to accident and/or medical emergencies by notifying emergency response providers.
• Exemplify excellent customer service through respectful, courteous, cooperative, and polite treatment of others.
• Read and interpret schedules, road signs, and driving directions to plan the most efficient route service for customers
• Perform minor maintenance tasks on assigned vehicle(s) as needed. Fuel assigned vehicle(s) as required.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• CDL (Class A or B) with P endorsement and one of the following: F, S, A, or V.
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Flexible availability to work days, nights, weekends and holidays, as needed.
  
  

Questions? Contact Susan at [phone] or [e-mail].

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other protected classes.