Burlington Schools Offers Paid CDL Training, Boosts Wages to Fight Bus Driver Shortage
Burlington School District in Vermont is tackling the school bus driver shortage head-on. The district is offering paid CDL training, increasing wages, and creating more job opportunities to attract and retain drivers.
The district is currently hiring at least four new bus drivers. To address the shortage, they are implementing a new initiative to offer paid CDL training. This will help potential drivers obtain the necessary license without the financial burden.
In addition to this, the district has significantly increased bus driver wages. The hourly rate has jumped from just under $18 to $30. This substantial increase aims to make the job more appealing and competitive with other local employment options. Furthermore, the district is creating additional job opportunities and providing full-time benefits to offer more stability to its drivers.
Burlington School District's proactive approach to the bus driver shortage is expected to improve driver recruitment and retention. The combination of paid CDL training, increased wages, and additional job opportunities should help ensure safe and timely transportation for teachers and students.
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