• Bus Driver Trainee

    DATTCO (New Britain, CT)


    Bus Driver Trainee

     

    Department: Coach & Tour

     

    Salary: $60000 - $100000 Per Year

     

    Career Site : Dattco

     

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    Do you dream of becoming a professional bus driver? Now is your chance!

     

    DATTCO is forming a Commercial Driver-s License (CDL) training class that will begin on January 26, 2026. DATTCO will train great candidates for full-time work that do not currently hold a CDL. Drivers will go through our Federal Motor Carrier accredited training program and, upon successfully passing, be offered full-time development positions in either our charter or contract service division.

     

    Already have a CDL? Great! We will help you obtain the necessary endorsements to drive for us.

     

    DATTCO is a third generation, family-owned business that celebrated 100 years of service in 1924. With one of the region-s largest and most diversified fleets, we keep drivers busy year-round and offer excellent earnings potential. Learn more about us at www.dattco.com.

    DATTCO Offers:

    + Medical & dental insurance

    + Life insurance

    + Flexible spending account

    + 401k plan with company match

    + Paid time off

    + Training

    + Employee referral bonuses

    + Estimated compensation of $60,000 to $100,000/year

    Primary Responsibilities:

    + Safely negotiate routes through varied terrain and geographic areas.

    + Interact with clients, customers, sub-contracted drivers, and fellow company drivers in a courteous, friendly, and professional manner.

    + Assist passengers in boarding and exiting the vehicle and load and unload luggage from a rack, storage bays, or overhead compartments.

    + 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.

    + Exemplify excellent customer service through respectful, courteous, cooperative, and polite treatment of others.

    + Perform minor maintenance tasks on assigned vehicle(s) as needed. Fuel assigned vehicle(s) as required.

    Requirements:

    + Valid driver-s license.

    + At least three years driving history with no violations.

    + Ability to pass a commercial driver-s physical examination.

    + Flexibility to work multi-day trips with overnights away from home.

    + Open availability to work based on varied customer schedules.

    + Strong interpersonal & communication skills.

    + Excellent customer service skills.

    + Ability to work independently.

    + Must be available Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm starting January 26 for training.

     

    Questions? Contact Susan at (860) 385-0012 or [email protected].

     

    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.

     

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