Student Transport Van Driver - Part-Time, Weekends Off

Thermo King Northeast; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekends off and school holidays

401k with company match

Paid holidays

Employee referral program

Job summary

DATTCO is hiring experienced van drivers for our Middletown, CT location. Earn $19.50–$22/hour with part-time shifts (minimum 20 hours/week) and potential for extra hours by working with your manager.

We offer weekends off, school holiday breaks, and a 401k with company match. Qualifications include 21+ years old, 3+ years of driving, and V Endorsement eligibility for student transportation vehicles.

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 hold, or be able to obtain, before transporting students, V Endorsement required for the operation of student transportation vehicles.
• Must have an acceptable driving record and meet Connecticut DMV, school district, and DATTCO eligibility standards.
• Must successfully complete all Connecticut DMV required training and qualification requirements for Student Transportation Vehicle operators.
• Must meet the physical qualification standards established under 49 CFR Part 391 and maintain any required medical certification.
• Must successfully complete all pre-employment screening requirements, including driving record review, fingerprinting, state and national criminal background checks, drug screening, and any additional screenings.

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, school district, and DATTCO policies.

Skills

Van driving

Valid driver’s license

3+ years driving

V Endorsement

Tools

V Endorsement

Job description

DATTCO is hiring experienced van drivers for our Middletown, CT location. Earn $19.50–$22/hour with part-time shifts (minimum 20 hours/week) and potential for extra hours by working with your manager.

We offer weekends off, school holiday breaks, and a 401k with company match. Qualifications include 21+ years old, 3+ years of driving, and V Endorsement eligibility for student transportation vehicles.