School Bus Driver Trainer — Lead Safety & Training (Summer)

DATTCO, INC; Burnside (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

DATTCO, a third-generation family-owned passenger transport company, is seeking a School Bus Driver Trainer for its East Hartford, CT location. The role focuses on communicating, mentoring, and training drivers to meet federal, state, and company standards through classroom and behind‑the‑wheel instruction.

You will conduct pre-service and in-service trainings, driver evaluations, and post-accident retraining while aligning with the company safety program.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must have at least three consecutive years of driving experience with a valid license.
• Must have 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Driver training

Mentoring

Communication

Job description

DATTCO, a third-generation family-owned passenger transport company, is seeking a School Bus Driver Trainer for its East Hartford, CT location. The role focuses on communicating, mentoring, and training drivers to meet federal, state, and company standards through classroom and behind‑the‑wheel instruction.

You will conduct pre-service and in-service trainings, driver evaluations, and post-accident retraining while aligning with the company safety program.