DATTCO currently has full-time and part-time Charter Driver openings at our Coach & 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 & 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. Learn more about us at www.dattco.com.
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 & 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. Refer a driver and earn 1,000 dollars.
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 Driver’s License.
- Strong interpersonal & 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 susan.cote@dattco.com.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status and all other protected classes.