School Bus Driver Trainer & Safety Coach

DATTCO, INC; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

DATTCO, a long-standing family-owned transportation company, is hiring a School Bus Driver Trainer for its East Hartford, CT location. The role requires summer and school vacation availability, with opportunities to pick up additional hours by coordinating with the manager.

You will train and mentor drivers, conduct both behind-the-wheel and classroom instruction, and ensure compliance with federal, state and company policies.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must have at least three consecutive years of driving experience with a valid license.
• Must meet CT DMV and DATTCO eligibility standards.
• Must hold a valid Connecticut CDL Class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Communicate, mentor, and train drivers to ensure compliance with regulations.
• 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 program improvements.
• Document progress and results of training.

Skills

Mentoring

Training

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Job description

DATTCO, a long-standing family-owned transportation company, is hiring a School Bus Driver Trainer for its East Hartford, CT location. The role requires summer and school vacation availability, with opportunities to pick up additional hours by coordinating with the manager.

You will train and mentor drivers, conduct both behind-the-wheel and classroom instruction, and ensure compliance with federal, state and company policies.