School Bus Driver — Flexible Hours, 401k & Raises

Thermo King Northeast; Coventry (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Annual pay raises

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

DATTCO is hiring experienced School Bus Drivers for its Coventry, CT location to safely transport students to and from school. This role requires a Connecticut CDL Class B with P and S endorsements, a clean driving record, and successful completion of pre-employment screenings and mandatory safety trainings.

We offer competitive compensation with transparency for the next 3 years, split AM/PM routes, potential for extra hours, weekends off, holidays, a 401k with company match, and opportunities

Qualifications

• 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 CT 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.
• 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.

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 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.

Skills

Safe driving

Communication

Job description

DATTCO is hiring experienced School Bus Drivers for its Coventry, CT location to safely transport students to and from school. This role requires a Connecticut CDL Class B with P and S endorsements, a clean driving record, and successful completion of pre-employment screenings and mandatory safety trainings.

We offer competitive compensation with transparency for the next 3 years, split AM/PM routes, potential for extra hours, weekends off, holidays, a 401k with company match, and opportunities