Community Transport Driver

DATTCO currently has full-time and part-time openings in our Coach & Tour Group.

DATTCO is a family-owned transportation company now in its third generation, employing more than 2,500 people across New England. Established in 1924, the company expanded into the motor coach charter industry in 1964 during the New York World’s Fair. Today, DATTCO stands as the largest passenger transportation provider in New England. Its Coach & Tour Group manages a fleet of 200 vehicles, covering approximately 6 million miles each year.

DATTCO Offers:

  • 24/7/365 dispatch.
  • Advanced technology.
  • Three Connecticut garages open 24/7.
  • Cleaners to keep your vehicle looking good.
  • A welcoming, diverse and family-oriented culture where employees are valued and recognized.
  • A full suite of full-time benefits including medical & dental insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401k with company match, life insurance, flexible spending account and more.
  • Advancement opportunities. We promote from within.
  • Company uniforms.
  • Employee referral bonuses.
  • Activity transport positions offer schedules where driver is home every night but has the option of working in motorcoach as well when available.
  • Estimate annual compensation of $60,000-75,000.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Transport customers to sporting events, weddings and other destinations.
  • Safely & efficiently navigate routes that vary by customer need.
  • Assist passengers.
  • Moving & handling of luggage.
  • Inspect vehicle before and after shift to ensure operational safety.
  • Operate assigned vehicle in a safe and courteous manner.
  • Exemplify excellent customer service through respectful, courteous, cooperative, and polite treatment of others.

Minimum Requirements:

  • CDL Class B with Passenger endorsement. Connecticut license holders will also require an F endorsement. DATTCO will work with candidates to secure necessary endorsements.
  • Great customer service skills
  • Strong interpersonal & communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Flexible availability to work days, nights, weekends and holidays, as needed.

Questions? Call/text Susan at (860) 385-0012 or susan.cote@dattco.com.

About DATTCO

DATTCO manages a Coach & Tour division that provides charter transportation and tour services throughout the United States. The company also delivers intercity bus service through Megabus. Its coach and tour division proudly serves as the official transportation partner for the Connecticut Yard Goats baseball team, the Bridgeport Islanders hockey team, and NCAA champions including the University of Connecticut and Quinnipiac University, along with many other colleges and universities.

Today, our school bus division shuttles over 140,000 students across Connecticut and Rhode Island daily.

DATTCO leadership has taken the initiator role within the state in the transformation to electric vehicles, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and creating cleaner air. We are influencers shaping legislative agendas for a greener future.

DATTCO’s strategic vision has grown to expand its business portfolio to include in its family of brands: DeVivo Companies, Capacity Yard Trucks, Penguin Trailers, Accelerated Property Management, Thermo King Northeast, Northeast Tool Distributors, and New England TruckMaster.

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