If you think you can drive a school bus and are interested in doing so, there’s a free chance to test drive one this Saturday. Daviess County Public Schools is hosting the event in an effort to raise awareness about the need for more drivers and to recruit candidates.
The event will run from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. at Deer Park Elementary School (4959 New Hartford Road).
“Our transportation department saw other districts putting on this event and saw the benefit it could have in awareness and recruitment, so they wanted to host their own,” said DCPS Public Information Officer Maddie McClure.
McClure said the event is open to anyone and everyone at least 21 years old or older with a valid driver’s license, but preference will be given to those who are serious about becoming involved with the transportation department — whether that be a bus driver, sub driver, bus monitor, or other positions.
“The transportation department will allow anyone that is interested in driving the bus to do so. They also want to help ease potential drivers on the size of the bus,” she said. “This is a great opportunity for those who have thought about applying.”
McClure said that while all bus driver routes are currently filled, there is a need for about 15-20 additional drivers to have available as substitutes when needed to fill vacancies.
To apply or learn more about the position, visit dcps.org and click “Careers Page” in the top right corner.
