Administrative Assistant - DATTCO

DATTCO is currently hiring a full-time Administrative Assistant for our Safety Department in Middletown, CT.

DATTCO is a third-generation, family-owned company that was established in 1924. We are the largest private passenger transportation company in New England with over 2,000 employees operating from 30 locations. Learn more about us at www.dattco.com.

What We Offer:

• Family-oriented culture and team environment
• Room for advancement – we promote from within
• Medical and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• 401k plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Flexible spending account

Primary Responsibilities:

• Administrative and clerical assistance within the School Bus Division Safety office.
• Providing classroom and skills training for student transportation vehicle operators.
• Assist with other duties such as the drug testing program and new employee onboarding.
• Assist with compliance issues.
• Record keeping and reporting.
• Answer routine phone calls, mail and fax inquiries.
• Tracking and filing of required documents.
• Monitoring and tracking of renewals of required operating credentials.

Minimum Requirements:

• Two years clerical or administrative experience (or the equivalent secondary/college level courses)
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and management
• Able to communicate effectively in a classroom setting
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Excel
• Self- motivated
• Ability to work within time constraints
• Be able to work independently and within a team environment
• Commercial driver’s license (CDL) with P&S endorsements is a plus

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.