Hiring RIDE School Bus Drivers, STV Drivers & Aides!

ONLY 30 CDL and 20 STV positions available;
First come, first served, so don’t wait, act today!

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Kyle DeVivo, DATTCO Chief Operating Officer, interviewed on Channel 12 The Rhode Show on May 13.


DATTCO was established in 1924 and is a third-generation, family-owned company. We currently serve 30 school districts and Regional Education Service Centers throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island, transporting over 140,000 students annually. Learn more about us at www.dattco.com.

Why DATTCO

  • $23-29.55/hour.  DATTCO has and will continue to offer consistent and competitive raises each year, as it has for over 20 consecutive years.
  • Seniority for years of service, route bidding and rates of pay will be honored for all drivers hired by August 15, 2024.
  • Drivers hired prior to August 15, 2024 will have superseniority to retain their current route (if desired).
  • Longevity bonuses for drivers with 10+ years’ seniority.
  • Guaranteed AM and PM run hours.
  • Drivers will be paid Home to School rates for all driving duties, other than shuttling empty vehicles.
  • Paid at least 2 hours for cancelled charter trips.
  • We promote from within. Opportunities in safety/training, operations management, coach bus driving, and more.
  • DATTCO has locations in Cranston, Burrillville, North Smithfield & Smithfield.  New locations opening soon in Pawtucket, Johnston & beyond.
  • 401k with company match.
  • Paid holidays.
  • Modern fleet. 
  • $3,000 sign-on bonus for fully licensed school bus and STV drivers.
  • $1,000 employee referral program. Refer a school bus driver, STV driver or mechanic and earn big bucks!




    DATTCO is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected classes.