WORKSHEET
1. List tools used for driver recruitment:
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2. List methods for keeping recruitment ideas fresh:
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3. List recruitment methods that work best in your district:
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4. Why is driver retention important?
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5. List methods that assist in driver retention.
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2016-17 Lesson Plan
For the Driver Trainer
Attracting and Retaining Drivers
H-1
RECRUITMENT TOOLS
1. Use the Internet
a. School district web page to show current jobs
 Make sure to offer help with online applications.
 Dedicate a phone line – program phone answering service to
assist people in getting application information.
 Make sure that prospective applicants are responded to promptly
with accurate information.
 If applications are to be filled out online, make sure that the person
designated to answer phones is able to assist with online
instructions.
b. Use other websites:
 Craigslist
 Careerbuilder
 Monster
 Retirement.com
 Facebook
2. Use Employee Representatives for Personal Contact
a. Employee referrals
 Encourage the people who work around you as they quite often
have great candidates to refer.
 The average employee is going to recommend people they feel
could do the job.
 This is the least expensive and most effective way to get the word
out.
 Provide employees with informational brochures.
b. When prospective applicants call your department a designated
person should be ready to answer their questions and provide
information.
c. Bus Park-Outs
 This is a great way to make personal contact.
 Use banners on buses placed strategically in high traffic areas or
ad team to man bus while parked out with signs.
 It is a good idea to utilize different locations whenever possible to
get more exposure.
2016-17 Lesson Plan
For the Driver Trainer
Attracting and Retaining Drivers
H-2 pg 1
RECRUITMENT TOOLS
d. Fair Booth/Parades
This is another way to get your staff involved and make contact with
folks in a fun way.
 Locate an information booth at the end of a parade or at a county
or state fair.
 Set up a booth at a mini job fair which can be located, for example,
in shopping centers or at community college.
 Always provide employee representatives with brochures,
applications and important information.
3. Reach out to Parents
a. Some parents are interested in a schedule that closely matches their
child’s school schedule.
b. Use school newsletters - work with district personnel on available
space and timing for bus driver information.
c. Use your school lunch menu during the school year.
d. School electronic reader boards – most schools have available
space during the summer months.
4. Use Ads
a. Classified Ads and Mailings
 Place ads in local periodicals that target the audience you desire.
 If multiple classifieds are used, make sure to start each ad with a
different word in order to disburse ads throughout the weekly
listing.
 Display ads in highly visible locations of print media (i.e. pictures,
color font, etc.)
b. Radio Ads – build a custom ad for local needs.
c. Movie theater ads – work with local theaters.
d. Target mailings - for example:
 Church mailings – letter to parish identifying benefits of
employment for new members or those needing employment.
 Zip code mailings – use letter or district brochure.
 Door hangers – target high population areas (i.e. apartments,
housing developments)
 Food delivery flyers – pizza boxes, sandwich shops, etc. Work with
local businesses to possibly include your bus driver employment
brochure in a weeks worth of delivery orders.
2016-17 Lesson Plan
For the Driver Trainer
Attracting and Retaining Drivers
H-2 pg 2
RECRUITMENT TOOLS
5. Reach Out to Your Community
a. Give presentations at community meetings. (i.e. coffee club,
chamber)
b. Find good locations for posting flyers
Post, deliver to, or present at high traffic locations such as:
 WorkSource recruitment centers
 Community college student resource offices
 Chamber of Commerce
 School Administration(s) Office job posting boards
 Laundromats
 Libraries
 Real Estate Offices
 Shopping centers
 Churches
c. Store receipt print-outs – information can be provided on the back of
local business receipts.
d. Yard / lawn signs – secure permission from property
owners to utilize for short periods of time. Use high visibility and
traffic locations. Do not forget to retrieve signs after a short period of
time.
6. Use Monetary Incentive Programs - there are many variations
a. Training incentive programs may outline an amount to be paid for
training. This includes timeframe of payment and duration of the
program.
b. Hire-on bonus programs may include a package of pre-paid or
reimbursed fees to the candidate.
 It may also include lump sums equitable to a wage for time spent
in training. (i.e. 30 hours of training x minimum wage)
 You may want to offer payment in a lump sum or paid out over 3
equal payments to encourage retention. (Some districts may pay
actual time involved.)
2016-17 Lesson Plan
For the Driver Trainer
Attracting and Retaining Drivers
H-2 pg 3
RECRUITMENT TOOLS
Other ideas:
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2016-17 Lesson Plan
For the Driver Trainer
Attracting and Retaining Drivers
H-2 pg 4
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