Scottsdale Schools Hosting Event For Prospective Bus Drivers

SCOTTSDALE, AZ —The Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) is holding a Test Drive and Hiring Event this Saturday, as the district looks to fill 20 open bus driver positions.

The event, which will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Apache Park SUSD Bus Yard, 1201 N. 85th Place in Scottsdale, will give those interested in becoming district bus drivers a chance to see how they feel behind the wheel.

Anyone with a clean driving record and a current driver's license is invited to the event, where they can drive one of the district's new technology-equipped school buses. The driving will take place on a closed course and be supervised by a Transportation Department trainer.

Those who like the feel of driving a bus can complete an application and get a same-day, on-site
interview, the district said.

The bus-driving jobs the district is looking to fill are flexible and part-time positions with a starting rate of $16.94 per hour, plus a signing bonus.

The district is looking to hire drivers for its 84-passenger busses, 14-passenger mini-buses and wheelchair buses.

"School districts nationwide have been facing a bus driver shortage in recent years, and SUSD is no different," the district said in a statement. "Because many people think driving a 40-foot-long, 84-passenger yellow school bus would be intimidating, we are giving job seekers a chance to find out for themselves."

SUSD also is looking to hire bus mechanics to maintain the fleet and bus aides to assist special needs students.

Those interested in learning more can look at the SUSD Jobs Page or contact SUSD's PIO Kristine Harrington by phone at (480) 404-2417 or by email at kristineharrington@susd.org.