Top 65 Bus driver Jobs in Torrington, Ct

Transportation Driver/Dispatcher
North East Community Center —Millerton, NY
- $25.27 - $28.57 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Spanish
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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School Bus Driver
Specialty Transportation, Inc —Avon, CT
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Part-time
- CDL B
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
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School Bus Driver - Plymouth
All-Star Transportation —Pequabuck, CT
- From $24 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- 21 years or older
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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School Bus Driver - Waterbury, CT - No Exp Needed - We Train
Durham School Services —Waterbury, CT
- $24 an hour
- Part-time
- In person
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Customer service
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Bus Driver Ct Transit (Full-time)
The New Britain Transportation Co. —Berlin, CT
- $25.75 - $29.75 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CDL B
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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CDL Bus Drivers - Hartford, CT
Greyhound Lines, Inc. —Hartford, CT
- $29.40 - $31.28 an hour
- Full-time
- CDL B
- DOT physical examination
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
School Bus Driver
DATTCO —Watertown, CT
- Part-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) matching
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Van Driver
DATTCO —Plainville, CT
- $19 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- No experience needed
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Full-Time CTtransit Bus Driver
North East Transportation Company CTtransit Waterbury —Watertown, CT
- $21.56 - $28.75 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- CDL B
- CDL A
- Mid-level
- Free parking
- Paid holidays
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Commuter Driver
DATTCO —Watertown, CT
- $28 - $33 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Home daily
- Communication skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Student Transportation Driver (STV)
Shared Services —Winsted, CT
- $18.00 - $18.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Clean driving record
- 3 years
- 21 years or older
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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Bus Driver
The Master's School —West Simsbury, CT
- $22 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Clean driving record
- Pass drug screening
- English
- Paid training
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Van Driver for Students
EdAdvance —Litchfield County, CT
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick time
Driver/Trainer (Certified and Experienced)
DATTCO —Bristol, CT
- Part-time
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- 21 years or older
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) matching
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Driver - Passenger Endorsement - Adult Memory Care
Hartford HealthCare Senior Services at Mulberry Garden —Plantsville, CT
- Part-time
- CDL B
- English
- Mid-level
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Driver - Adult Day Care
Hartford HealthCare Senior Services at Mulberry Garden —Plantsville, CT
- Part-time
- CDL B
- English
- Mid-level
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Driver
Connecticut Transportation Solutions —Waterbury, CT
- $18.75 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Adults
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Driver
American School for the Deaf —Hartford, CT
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Driver's License
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Box Truck Driver OTR
Ignited LLC —Hartford, CT
- From $1,300 a week
- Contract
- Dedicated
- Clean driving record
- CDL
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Driver
New Horizons, Inc. —Farmington, CT
- $19 - $22 an hour
- Per diem
- Clean driving record
- Customer service
- Office
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Transportation Driver/Dispatcher

North East Community Center
Millerton, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
$25.27 - $28.57 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Employee assistance program

Qualifications

Teamwork
Confidential information handling
Serving clients
Experience working with individuals with disabilities
Transporting special needs passengers
In-person customer service
Working with seniors
High school diploma or GED
Dispatching
Driver's License
Decision making
Older adults
Adaptability
Computer skills
Defensive driving
Mobile devices

Full Job Description

Position Title: Transportation Program Driver/Dispatcher

Working Title: Driver (Senior Assistant)

Classification: Full time, hourly, non-exempt, benefits eligible

Schedule: 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm with required breaks; occasional weekend or evening work may be necessary based on needs of the program, and the drivers weekly schedule will be flexed to accommodate these needs

Primary Role:

The Transportation Program Driver/Dispatcher’s role is to provide daily transport in a comfortable, safe, and timely manner for the clients served by the NECC Transportation Program as well as serving as a backup dispatcher for the program. The NECC Transportation Program provides non-emergency, accessible van, and car service to adult residents of northeastern Dutchess County, prioritizing medical transportation to seniors and persons with disabilities. This position will work in close collaboration with the Transportation Manager and/or Family Program Director, to provide services as assigned to our service area, which includes the towns/villages of Stanfordville, Pine Plains, North East, Amenia, Millerton, Washington, and Dover. The most important aspect of this customer-service oriented position is to serve as the purveyor of safe, timely transportation for elderly and disabled people who need a ride, and to exemplify proper decision-making skills when addressing events that may potentially occur in the performance of transportation. Therefore, this staff member must have the disposition, respect, and organizational skills to handle fluid situations with the right tone and level of compassion for our very important clientele, as well as all other NECC staff.

Responsibilities:

Dispatch (as needed):

This role serves as a back-up dispatcher when the Transportation Manager is unavailable. The Dispatcher will:

Work collaboratively with the Transportation Manager to provide seamless service, scheduling, and client follow-up
Answer phones as they ring during office hours each day
Enter client and ride information accurately as directed, complete new client registration documents, and keep all other records as appropriate (these systems may evolve over time).
Enter ride requests in Tripmaster software, schedule rides, and communicate details back to clients and drivers
Place reminder calls to clients on the business day before appointments
Communicate information about clients’ special needs, cancellations, driver changes, or other information that affects service to the Community Program Director, and to drivers and clients as appropriate
Create daily driver routes in Tripmaster. Review route information in advance and ensure that driver routes are reasonable, vehicles are available as assigned, and that driver questions about daily routes are addressed

Driving:

Drive clients daily to and from their assigned destinations
Pick up and drop off clients on time or as close to on-time as possible based on daily schedule
Accurately follow all routes, maps, and directions for all trips on the daily tour as assigned by transportation management
May be required to drive a vehicle to or from a vendor location or may need to pick up or drop off a driver at a vendor location
Retrieve a driver and/or client if an extenuating circumstance exists (occasional/rare)
Approach all situations and stakeholders in a calm, professional, positive manner
Follow all applicable state and national traffic laws and all applicable safety protocols, regulations, and standards
Drive defensively to ensure safety
Complete pre- and post-trip vehicle inspection checklist daily
Provide routine vehicle maintenance which may include checking engine oil, fill gas tank, clean windows, windshields and mirrors and any other general motor vehicle maintenance as needed for safety
Report directly to transportation management for more immediate maintenance issues as they are identified
Record, report, and provide required data to transportation management, including date of service, mileage, gas usage, and other applicable information
Keep the interior of the vehicle clean and free from all debris and clutter, and including any cleaning procedure identified on the daily vehicle checklist
Maintains client and program confidentiality at all times.
Record, report, and deliver rider donations to transportation management according to the outlined procedures daily
Complete all assigned trainings in a timely fashion
Attend, contribute to, and participate in regular staff and team meetings
Follow all NECC Policies and Procedures
Perform all other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Behaviors:

Ability to act in a professional, positive, team-oriented manner at all times
Able to work well both within a team and independently
Approach work in an organized way
Ability to work with people from diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, and age groups
Utilizes proactive thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to maintain patient, professional demeanor when dealing with clients and co-workers
Ability to responsibly manage confidential and/or sensitive information
Flexible, adaptable, and consistent
Able to safely meet deadlines and follow a schedule
Able to model NECC values at all times
Complete NECC-approved defensive driving course, keeping updated during span of employment

Qualifications:

Required:

5 years’ driving history (insurance requirement for all NECC drivers)
Current valid driver’s license
Must successfully complete background check through central database and DMVR check
High School diploma or equivalent
Minimum 4 years of experience serving similar program/service with similar responsibilities and demonstrating a commitment to customer service
Successful experience or background serving seniors, the disabled or some combination of the two, or transporting other vulnerable populations
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Reliable and punctual daily attendance and tour schedule observance
Ability to maintain a polite, professional disposition while remaining calm in stressful driving situations

Preferred:

Spanish language skills highly desirable
Knowledge of and experience with meeting the special needs of target populations (seniors, people with disabilities, people with limited English language skills)
Familiarity with the geography of Dutchess County a plus
Familiarity with the region’s health care service network a plus

ADA Requirements:

Ability to lift a 50-pound box
Ability to walk up and down stairs
Ability to use a telephone, mobile technology, and a computer

Supervisor(s):

Raquel Echevarria, Transportation Manager, direct supervisor
Jessica Raymond, Family Programs Director

NECC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Program Provider, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, political belief, marital status, veteran’s status, or disability.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.27 - $28.57 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Paid time off

Experience:

Professional Driving: 4 years (Preferred)
Dispatching: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Millerton, NY 12546 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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