School Bus Driver

Thermo King Northeast; Watertown (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Paid holidays

Annual pay raises (3-year transparency

Employee Referral Program - $1,000

Bring Your Child to Work Program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

DATTCO is hiring experienced School Bus Drivers for our Watertown, CT location. Hourly pay is based on years of experience and licensing, with transparent rate disclosures for the next three years. Split AM and PM routes are available, and additional hours may be picked up with management guidance.

We offer benefits like paid holidays, 401k with company match, and opportunities for career growth within the DATTCO family. Training is provided, and a referral program rewards current employees.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must have at least 3 consecutive years of driving experience with a valid license.
• Must meet Connecticut DMV, school district, and company eligibility standards.
• Must pass pre-employment screenings including background checks and drug testing.
• Must possess or transfer valid CDL Class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport students on assigned routes to and from school.
• Perform required pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and report safety concerns.
• Follow traffic laws, designated routes, and school district safety requirements.
• Maintain a safe, respectful environment for students while operating the bus.
• Communicate professionally with students, families, school staff, and supervisors.
• Complete required safety training and certifications as per policies.

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Education

None specified (high school or equivalent preferred)

Tools

CDL Class B with P & S endorsements

Job description

DATTCO is a third-generation, family-owned passenger transportation company that serves 30 school districts throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island. Our 2,500 employees transport over 140,000 students to and from school every year!

We are hiring experienced School Bus Drivers for our Watertown, CT location!

• Hourly rate is based on years of experience and licensing.
• Competitive compensation - transparency rates for the next 3 years!
• Hours:
  • Split shifts for school bus routes AM and PM.
  • Want more hours? No problem, additional hours may be available to you, work with your manager directly to pick up shifts and hours!

Why DATTCO?

• Weekends off and school holiday breaks.
• Job stability and longevity.
• Bring Your Child to Work Program - save on childcare!
• 401k with company match.
• Career growth opportunities - we promote from within under all DATTCO company brands (DeVivo Companies, Motor Coach, School Bus)
• Paid holidays.
• Annual pay raises - you can see what you will be making for the next 3 years of employment with us (union locations not included)! We want you to know your future is important to us, so we make your income transparent to you.
• Longevity bonuses.
• May be eligible for unemployment insurance during the summer months.
• Employee Referral Program - $1,000 bonuses offered to any current employee that refers someone to work with us!
  • Don't know another licensed driver?! No problem! We provide a training program for anyone referred that may not have the specific requirements yet.
  • Note: Subject to referral program terms and eligibility requirements.

Who you might be:

• Veteran seeking PT work.
• Stay at home parents.
• Seeking additional hours during the week.
• Previous work experience in a classroom or working with students.
• Semi-retired and looking for consistency with less hours.
• Community minded individual looking to get involved locally.

What You’ll Do:

• 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 all traffic laws, designated routes, railroad crossing procedures, student pick-up/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/guardians, school staff, transportation supervisors, and safety personnel.
• Complete all required safety training, drills, continuing education, and compliance requirements under Connecticut DMV, FMCSA/DOT, school district, and DATTCO policies.

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 have an acceptable driving record and meet Connecticut DMV, school district, and DATTCO eligibility standards.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain/transfer before operating with students, a valid Connecticut CDL Class B with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements. Out-of-state CDL holders may qualify, subject to Connecticut DMV requirements and DATTCO approval.
• Must 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.
• Must successfully complete all required pre-employment screening, including fingerprinting, state and national criminal background checks, registry checks, driving record review, drug testing, and any other screenings required by law, Connecticut DMV, school district policy, or DATTCO policy.
• Must participate in DOT/FMCSA and/or state-required random drug and alcohol testing programs as applicable to CDL school bus drivers.
• Must complete and maintain all required Connecticut DMV school bus training, proficiency, road test, annual/in-service training, safety drills, and continuing education requirements.

Physical Demands:

• 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.

The physical requirements described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. DATTCO provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with applicable federal and state law.

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.