School Bus Driver Trainee

Join the DATTCO family and play an essential role in your community by ensuring our children get to school safely. Whether you're a retiree, parent, grandparent, career changer, or simply someone who cares deeply about children, this role is for you.

Are you passionate about community and children's safety? Join DATTCO, a third-generation, family-owned passenger transportation company since 1924, serving 30 school districts across Connecticut and Rhode Island. With a team of 1,900 employees, we proudly and safely transport over 140,000 students every year.

Why You'll Love Working with Us

• Training Included: No experience? We've got you covered with paid, personalized training.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a part-time schedule of 20-30 hours per week, with the potential for additional hours.
• Family-Friendly: Utilize our Bring Your Child to Work program and save on childcare.
• Home Every Night: No long-distance driving required.
• Time Off: Weekend and holiday breaks to recharge.
• Benefits: Access to health insurance and a Teamsters 401k plan with guaranteed company contributions.
• Career Advancement: We believe in growing our talent from within.
• Additional Perks: Paid holidays, annual pay raises, employee referral bonuses, longevity bonuses, a 4-hour workday guarantee, and paid safety meetings.
• Employee Referral Bonuses: Refer a school bus driver or mechanic and earn big bucks.

Your Role

• Safety First: Transport children to and from school, always ensuring their well-being.
• Vehicle Maintenance: Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21+ years old.
• Valid Connecticut driver's license.
• Minimum of 3 years driving experience.
• Must pass a background check and drug test.

Questions? Contact Matt at (959) 261-0944 or [email protected].

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status and all other protected classes.

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