School Bus Driver Trainee at DATTCO – Thompson, Connecticut

As a School Bus Driver, you will have a vital role within your local community by helping get our kids to school safely. This is a perfect role for retirees, parents, grandparents, career changers, experienced drivers and anyone that cares about children.

Hear what it's like from a DATTCO school bus driver:

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DATTCO is a third-generation, family-owned passenger transportation company that serves 30 school districts throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island. Our 2,500 employees safely transport over 140,000 students to and from school every year. Learn more about us at www.dattco.com.

What We Offer:

• No experience? No worries! We provide free personalized training.
• Part-time work schedule of 20-30 hours per week. Additional hours may be available.
• Bring Your Child to Work Program. Save on child care.
• No long distance trips. Be home every night.
• Weekend and holiday breaks.
• 401k with company match.
• Career growth opportunities. We promote from within.
• Paid holidays.
• Annual pay raises.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• 20-hour guarantee per week.
• Paid safety meetings.
• Compensation of $23.00-29.00/hour.

Responsibilities:

• Safely transport children to and from school.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.

Requirements:

• 21+ years old.
• Valid CT driver's license.
• 3 years driving experience.
• Pass a background check. Pass a drug test.

Questions? Call Melissa at (959) 900-9685 or melissa.maisonet@dattco.com.

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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.