School Bus Driver Trainer

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

Job summary

DATTCO seeks an experienced School Bus Driver Trainer in New Britain, CT, to mentor and train drivers for compliance with federal, state, and company rules. The role covers behind-the-wheel and classroom training, post-accident retraining, and driver evaluations.

Availability during summer and school vacations is required; extra hours may be offered with management approval. Qualified applicants will have at least 3 years of driving, CT CDL Class B with P and S endorsements, and pass background

Qualifications

• At least 3 consecutive years of driving experience with a valid license.
• Must pass Connecticut DMV and DATTCO eligibility standards.
• Must meet DOT/FMCSA medical qualification standards.

Responsibilities

• Communicate, mentor, and train drivers to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Conduct behind the wheel and classroom pre-service/in-service training.
• Conduct post-accident retraining as needed.
• Perform driver evaluations and proficiency reviews.
• Provide input to Director of Safety on program improvements.
• Document progress and results of training.
• Lead safety program initiatives and set a safe example.
• Maintain compliance with all policies and federal/state requirements.

Skills

Driver training

Mentoring

Safety compliance

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

CT CDL Class B with P and 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 a School Bus Driver Trainer for our New Britain, CT location!

• Must be available for work during the summer and school vacations.
• Want more hours? No problem, additional hours may be available to you, work with your manager directly to pick up shifts and hours!

What You’ll Do:

• Communicate, mentor, and train drivers to ensure compliance with all federal, state and company regulations, policies and procedures.
• Conduct behind the wheel and classroom pre-service/in-service training.
• Conduct post-accident retraining as needed.
• Conduct driver evaluations and proficiency review as required by regulations and company policies.
• Provide ongoing input to Director of Safety regarding changes to improve the Driver Training Program.
• Document progress and results of drivers pre-service/in-service training.
• Lead by example with all safety issues and be an active supporter and member of the company safety program and its initiatives.
• Responsible for complying with all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain compliance with all federal and state requirements.

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 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.
• State certified instructors preferred.

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.