Van Driver Jobs in Meriden, CT (NOW HIRING)

DATTCO 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 CREC Van Drivers for our South Windsor, CT location!

• Hourly Rate: $20-23/hr
  • Competitive compensation - transparency rates for the next 3 years!
• Hours:
  • Part time, 20-30 hours per week.
    • Want more hours? No problem, additional hours may be available to you, work with your manager directly to pick up shifts and hours!

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 (DeVivo Companies, Motor Coach, School Bus)
• Paid holidays.
• Annual pay raises.
• 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 Youll 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, school district, and DATTCO policies.

Requirements:

• No experience required, training will be provided to you.
• 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 hold, or be able to obtain before transporting students, the appropriate Connecticut DMV Student Transportation Vehicle (STV) and/or Public Passenger endorsements required for the operation of student transportation vehicles.
• 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, and any additional screenings required by Connecticut DMV, applicable school districts, or DATTCO policy.
• Must complete and maintain all required annual, in service, safety, and regulatory training.
• Must comply with all applicable Connecticut DMV, school district, and company safety policies and procedures.

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.