School Bus Driver

School Bus DriverDATTCO 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 experienced School Bus Drivers for our Watertown, CT location!CompensationHourly rate: $25-31/hr based on years of experience and licensing.Competitive compensation with transparency rates for the next 3 years!Why DATTCO?Weekends off and school holiday breaks.Job stability and longevity.Bring Your Child to Work Program - save on childcare!401k with company match.Career growth opportunities - we promote from within under all DATTCO company brands.Paid holidays.Annual pay raises - you can see what you will be making for the next 3 years of employment with us (union locations not included)!Longevity bonuses.May be eligible for unemployment insurance during the summer months.Employee Referral Program - $1,000 bonuses offered to any current employee that refers someone to work with us. Don't know another licensed driver?! No problem! We provide a training program for anyone referred that may not have the specific requirements yet. Note: Subject to referral program terms and eligibility requirements.Who You Might Be:Veteran seeking PT work.Stay at home parents.Seeking additional hours during the week.Previous work experience in a classroom or working with students.Semi-retired and looking for consistency with less hours.Community minded individual looking to get involved locally.What You'll Do: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.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, or be able to obtain/transfer before operating with students, 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.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.