Job Description

DATTCO is a third-generation family-owned passenger transportation company that serves 30 school districts throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island. Our 2500 employees transport over 140000 students to and from school every year!

We are hiring a School Bus Driver Trainer for our New Britain CT location!

• Hourly Rate: up to $24/hr
• Location: New Britain CT
• Hours:
  • Part-time Monday-Friday 9:30am-12:30pm
  • Must be available for work during the summer and school vacations.
  • Want more hours No problem additional hours may be available to you work with your manager directly to pick up shifts and hours!

What Youll Do:

• Communicate mentor and train drivers to ensure compliance with all federal state and company regulations policies and procedures.
• 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 changes to improve the Driver Training Program.
• Document progress and results of drivers pre-service/in-service training.
• Lead by example with all safety issues and be an active supporter and member of the company safety program and its initiatives.
• Responsible for complying with all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain compliance with all federal and state requirements.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must have at least three consecutive years of driving experience with a valid drivers license.
• Must have an acceptable driving record and meet Connecticut DMV school district and DATTCO eligibility standards.
• Must possess 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.
• State certified instructors preferred.

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.

Required Experience:

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