Test Drive A New Career at Upcoming Bus Driver Try-it-Out Events
Posted on 05/26/2026
5/26/2026 - The Livingston Regional Transportation Consortium (Livingston RTC), a partnership of several Livingston County school districts, is offering two opportunities for community members to test drive a rewarding new career as a school bus driver.
The first event will take place on Saturday, May 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hartland Consolidated Schools Transportation Department, located at 9525 E. Highland Rd. in Hartland. The second event will be held on Tuesday, June 16, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Howell Public Schools Transportation Department, located at 1313 W. Highland Rd. in Howell.
Participants will have the opportunity to get behind the wheel of a school bus in a safe, controlled environment with no commercial driver’s license (CDL) required. Bus drivers and trainers from across Livingston County will be on-site to answer questions, explain the CDL training process, and share insights into the day-to-day responsibilities of transporting students. The event is especially well-suited for parents seeking a schedule aligned with the school calendar and retirees interested in flexible, meaningful part-time work.
“Being a bus driver is a rewarding career, and our drivers make a positive impact on students every single day,” said Michael Breitenbecher, Executive Director of Transportation for Livingston Educational Service Agency. “There is often a misconception about how difficult driving a bus can be. These events provide a great opportunity for people to get behind the wheel in a safe, controlled environment and explore whether a career in student transportation could be the right fit for them.”
Livingston County school districts are currently hiring full-time and substitute bus drivers, as well as transportation assistants, for the upcoming school year. Positions offer competitive benefits, including a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000, paid CDL training, school-year schedules, paid holidays, retirement benefits, and medical coverage.
For more information about bus driver opportunities in Livingston County, visit www.BeABusDriver.org.