Crook County School District #1

Have you been wondering why anyone would want to be a school bus driver at Crook County School District #1?

Check out these 50 reasons why being a bus driver may be the best job ever! We are looking for…

• Part-time drivers
• Substitute drivers
• CDL drivers
• Non-CDL drivers

50 Reasons to Become a School Bus Driver

1. Free traffic lessons from backseat drivers (a.k.a. 5-year-olds).
2. Get your daily workout lifting tiny backpacks filled with 100 lbs of books.
3. You’ll master the art of the perfect hand wave—from fellow bus drivers to frustrated commuters.
4. No need for an alarm clock. The school bell's got you covered.
5. Unlimited access to the latest trends in kid slang. (What does "yeet" mean again?)
6. You become a legend. “Hey, that’s my bus driver!”
7. You’ll never need GPS again—just follow the screaming kids.
8. Free concert every day. Whether you like it or not.
9. You’ll master the game of “Are We There Yet?” and win every time.
10. You can finally say “Don’t make me turn this bus around!” and mean it.
11. Morning and afternoon "rush hour"? You’re the conductor!
12. You’ll be the first to hear all the school gossip. (Don’t worry, your secret’s safe with us.)
13. Unlimited supply of hand sanitizer. And you'll need it.
14. No need for a gym membership—bus stairs are a great workout.
15. You get to use a PA system. Who doesn't love a PA system?
16. You’ll learn how to dodge spitballs like a ninja.
17. Cool sunglasses? Mandatory.
18. You’ll be a part-time meteorologist. Is it too hot? Too cold? You’ll know.
19. Free sticker collection from the kindergartners who “just want you to have this.”
20. You’ll get to work on your math skills. (“How many kids are we missing today?”)
21. You’ll never be bored—every ride is an adventure.
22. Be the master of multitasking. Driving, counting heads, and keeping the peace—all at once!
23. You’ll develop a sixth sense for forgotten lunchboxes.
24. Kids will trust you with their deepest secrets—and their favorite snack trades.
25. You’ll be the only adult in the room—but don’t let it go to your head.
26. The bus driver’s seat is the ultimate throne. (Your kingdom is on wheels.)
27. You’ll learn all the new jokes—and pretend to laugh every time.
28. You get to see every season in full glory. Sometimes all in one week.
29. Early morning quiet time—at least until the kids get on.
30. You’ll never lose at “I Spy” again.
31. You can rock a bright yellow jacket like nobody else.
32. Your parallel parking game will be on point.
33. You’ll get to test your memory daily. (“Did I drop off Jimmy at the right house?”)
34. You’ll know all the best radio stations. Or have them picked for you.
35. The smell of crayons and sandwiches will become your new signature scent.
36. You’ll be the hero of snowy days—delivering kids home safely.
37. You can listen to podcasts—or the endless tales of Pokémon battles.
38. You’ll never miss a sunrise again.
39. Your people-watching game will reach new levels.
40. You’ll have the power to decide if it’s a “quiet ride” today.
41. You’ll be a pro at giving directions—to students and lost tourists alike.
42. You’ll have the best seat in the house for parades. Every day is a parade on your bus.
43. You’ll perfect the art of the slow, steady stop—no sudden jolts for your passengers.
44. You’ll learn which roads to avoid at all costs.
45. You’ll be an expert in bus trivia—because kids ask everything.
46. Your driving playlist will be unmatched. (Or completely kid-approved.)
47. You’ll be a morning person. Whether you like it or not.
48. You’ll have a busload of stories to tell at parties.
49. The thrill of the job? It’s like driving a roller coaster every day.
50. You’ll change lives. Seriously, you will.