Interested in becoming a school bus driver in Livingston County? An upcoming event will help you get started.
“Try-It-Out Day” runs 4-7 p.m. June 25 at the Howell Public Schools Transportation Department, 1313 W. Highland Road, according to a release.
The event, hosted by the Livingston Regional Transportation Consortium, is designed to give participants “firsthand insight into the responsibilities of a school bus driver.” They’ll have a chance to test drive in a safe, controlled setting, and don’t need a commercial driver’s license to take part.
Current bus drivers and trainers will answer questions, explain the CDL training process, and describe the day-to-day experience of transporting students, according to the release.
Organizers believe the event will appeal to parents seeking a schedule that aligns with the school calendar, or retirees looking for flexible, part-time work that supports their local schools.
Districts in Livingston County are hiring full-time and substitute bus drivers for the upcoming school year. Available positions include a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000, paid CDL training, school-year schedules, paid holidays, retirement benefits and medical coverage.
Learn more at beabusdriver.org.
— Contact reporter Evan Sasiela at esasiela@livingstondaily.com. Follow him on X @SalsaEvan.
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