Charter Driver

Charter Driver

DATTCO currently has full-time and part-time Charter Driver openings at our Coach & Tour Group location in New Britain, CT.

DATTCO is a third generation, family-owned transportation company with over 2,500 employees located throughout New England. Our Coach & Tour Group operates 200 vehicles and drives 6 million miles annually. Our diverse customer list, including leading college athletic programs and tour operators, ensures our drivers remain busy year round.

DATTCO Offers:

• 24/7/365 dispatch.
• International Motor coach Group (IMG) partnerships provides local support from motorcoach companies located across North America.
• Advanced technology.
• Cleaners to keep your vehicle looking good.
• A welcoming, diverse and family-oriented culture where employees are valued and recognized.
• A full suite of benefits including medical & dental insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401k with company match, life insurance, flexible spending account and more.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Company provided uniforms.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Estimated compensation of $75,000-100,000/year.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Transports customers on day and away trips throughout North America.
• Safely negotiate various routes through varied terrain and geographic areas.
• Interact with clients, customers, sub-contracted drivers, and fellow company drivers onsite in a courteous, friendly, and professional manner.
• Provide feedback to Operations to help improve service response.
• Perform duties and functions to help streamline the daily business operations of the Company.
• Assist passengers in boarding and exiting the vehicle and load and unload luggage from a rack, storage bays, or overhead compartments.
• Communicate with Operations using tools in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) for the purpose of gathering and/or conveying information.
• Inspect vehicle for items left behind and coordinate immediate return to the customer when possible or submit to Operations.
• Inspect vehicle before and after shift to ensure operational safety. Operate assigned vehicle in a safe and courteous manner.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records to include trip sheets, customer transportation forms, vehicle maintenance, fuel purchases, incident and accident reports, vehicle condition reports and other records requested by management.
• Provide safety briefing to passengers as required.
• Respond immediately to accident and/or medical emergencies by notifying emergency response providers.
• Exemplify excellent customer service through respectful, courteous, cooperative, and polite treatment of others.
• Read and interpret schedules, road signs, and driving directions to plan the most efficient route service for customers
• Perform minor maintenance tasks on assigned vehicle(s) as needed. Fuel assigned vehicle(s) as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• CDL Class B with Passenger endorsement. Connecticut license holders will also require an F endorsement. DATTCO will work with candidates to secure necessary endorsements.
• DATTCO will train the right candidates to obtain their Commercial Driver's License.
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Flexible availability to work days, nights, weekends and holidays, as needed.

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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.