Howell Public Schools will host a Try-it-Out Day from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, July 28, in the parking lot on the north side of Howell High School. This event will allow you to experience driving a school bus and learn about becoming a bus driver.
Howell Public Schools is looking to hire additional bus drivers and substitutes for the 2022-23 school year. Individuals do not need a commercial driver’s license (CDL) to try out driving a bus at the event. Howell bus drivers and trainers will be available at the event to discuss what it is like to have a career as a bus driver, and share the process of obtaining a CDL. For new bus drivers, the district provides paid training to help the individual acquire their CDL.
“The thought of driving a school bus can be a little overwhelming, so we hope that by allowing interested individuals the opportunity to try driving a bus, we can alleviate some of the nervousness that people may feel,” said Erin MacGregor, Howell Public Schools superintendent. “Being a bus driver is an inspiring career. Our bus drivers are devoted to ensuring that each student begins their day with a friendly smile and arrives safely at school and ready to learn.”
Howell Public Schools bus drivers receive paid training, a signing bonus, a work schedule aligned to the school calendar, and can elect to receive benefits and a wage starting between $18.87 and $21.22 per hour. To learn more about these benefits, visit www.BeABusDriver.org.
