LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Jefferson County Public Schools saw more than 100 candidates during their Bus Driver Hiring Blitz Monday according to a JCPS spokesperson.
JCPS Chief Operations Officer Chris Perkins said they are ecstatic about the turnout they saw for the event.
"While this is a strong indication of the interest level from our community in making sure our kids get to school, we still need more bus drivers. We encourage those who couldn’t make it to our Blitz to apply for this rewarding job." Perkins said.
JCPS spokesperson Carolyn Callahan said the starting pay for a new bus driver is $21.69 an hour plus a $6 an hour bonus.
Lamecka Savage, a JCPS bus driver, said more drivers are needed because without enough bus drivers there is simply no way to get every kid to school on time.
"Getting our kids to and from school is an issue," Savage said. "One bus driver can't hold or do more than one run and get there on time, and get those kids to school at the time they need to be there."
The hiring blitz will take place Monday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the CB Youth Service Center at 3001 Crittenden Drive. Drivers can complete their online applications, background checks, interviews and new-hire paperwork at the hiring blitz according to JCPS' website.
Applicants need to bring:
- A valid driver’s license
- Social Security card
- A voided check or letter from a bank for direct deposit
- High School Diploma/GED
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