Youngstown City School District seeks more bus drivers

YOUNGSTOWN

If you love kids, aren't afraid to learn new things and are in the market for a new job that includes health insurance, Youngstown City School District officials want to talk to you.

The district plans two informational meetings, one at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 8, and the second at 5 p.m. Friday, May 10, for anyone interested in becoming a city school bus driver. YCSD offers competitive wages, healthcare benefits and complete training.

“It’s time to start to prepare for the upcoming school year,” said Colleen Murphy-Penk, YCSD’s transportation chief. “We’re looking to recruit some quality people into our transportation family.”

She added that the training process can take up to two months to complete so now is the time to start hiring new drivers and getting them trained and prepared to drive school buses.

Training includes Class B commercial driver’s license with passenger and school bus endorsements, Ohio School Bus Certification, and first aid and CPR certification.

Both meetings will be at the Youngstown City School District bus garage, 1500 Teamsters Drive. Attendees should enter through the door labeled, “Office #2.” Any individual seeking employment who already has a Class B license and school bus certification will be offered a pay rate to match his or her completed years of service.