Henrico Schools to host 'Drive the Bus' hiring event June 7

Henrico County Public Schools is searching for bus drivers to add to its Pupil Transportation staff for the 2025-26 school year, and prospective drivers will have the opportunity to get in the driver’s seat and test drive one of HCPS’ newest vehicles at the school system's “Drive the Bus” hiring event June 7.

The annual event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of Hermitage High School, 8301 Hungary Spring Road. Interested applicants will be able to steer a school bus through a course and learn the ins and outs of how the system's 400-plus drivers transport more than 28,000 students to and from schools every single day.

Along with the test drive, attendees will be able to learn about the details of the job, including work schedules and benefits. Starting salaries for new drivers in Henrico is increasing to a minimum of $25.54 July 1.

Interested participants (who have valid Virginia driver’s licenses) should sign up for the “Drive the Bus” event at hcps.info/DriveTheBus2025. Attendees can interview at the event for positions with the school division. Qualified bus driver candidates will be paid as they train.

Newly hired bus drivers also can earn a bonus of up to $3,000, paid in installments throughout the year.

Extended full-time contracts for up to 219 days are available for licensed candidates interested in working during the summer. 

Candidates for full-time and substitute bus drivers must: be at least 21 years old; have a valid Virginia driver’s license; be able to obtain a CDL Class B instructional permit or hold a CDL Class B license with endorsements in P (Transporting Passengers)/S (School Bus) and airbrakes; pass a physical and a drug test. 

For details about other open positions with the school system, visit https://www.henricoschools.us/page/careers.