Charter Driver Openings
DATTCO currently has full-time and part-time charter driver openings at our coach and tour group location in New Britain, CT. DATTCO is a third generation, family-owned transportation company with over 2,000 employees located throughout New England. Our coach and tour group operates 200 vehicles and drives 6 million miles annually. Our diverse customer list, including leading college athletic programs and tour operators, ensures our drivers remain busy year round. DATTCO offers:
- 24/7/365 dispatch
- International Motor Coach Group (IMG) partnerships provides local support from motorcoach companies located across North America
- Advanced technology
- Cleaners to keep your vehicle looking good
- A welcoming, diverse and family-oriented culture where employees are valued and recognized
- A full suite of benefits including medical and dental insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401k with company match, life insurance, flexible spending account and more
- Advancement opportunities
- Company provided uniforms
- Employee referral bonuses
Primary Responsibilities:
- Transports customers on day and away trips throughout North America
- Safely negotiate various routes through varied terrain and geographic areas
- Interact with clients, customers, sub-contracted drivers, and fellow company drivers onsite in a courteous, friendly, and professional manner
- Provide feedback to operations to help improve service response
- Perform duties and functions to help streamline the daily business operations of the company
- Assist passengers in boarding and exiting the vehicle and load and unload luggage from a rack, storage bays, or overhead compartments
- Communicate with operations using tools in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) for the purpose of gathering and/or conveying information
- Inspect vehicle for items left behind and coordinate immediate return to the customer when possible or submit to operations
- 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
- Provide safety briefing to passengers as required
- Respond immediately to accident and/or medical emergencies by notifying emergency response providers
- Exemplify excellent customer service through respectful, courteous, cooperative, and polite treatment of others
- Read and interpret schedules, road signs, and driving directions to plan the most efficient route service for customers
- Perform minor maintenance tasks on assigned vehicle(s) as needed. Fuel assigned vehicle(s) as required
Minimum Requirements:
- CDL (Class A or B) with P endorsement and one of the following: F, S, A, or V
- DATTCO will train the right candidates to obtain their Commercial Drivers License
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to work independently
- Flexible availability to work days, nights, weekends and holidays, as needed
Questions? Contact Susan at (860) 385-0012 or 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.