There has been a nationwide bus driver shortage effecting schools across the country and here in Erie.

Forcing one transportation company, to take a unique approach to its search for more school bus drivers.

The Millcreek School District and bus company First Student invited anyone to give it a try Monday.

For most people, the thought of driving a massive bus can be rather intimidating.

"Hey I can do that! Is really what they kind of come away with, it really isn't that intimidating," said Carmine Camillo, Regional Recruiter at FS. "You really are in command of the bus when you're up there, it's almost like riding a roller coaster for the first time, it may look intimidating but afterward you're so excited you want to get back out there and do it again." 

The hands-on hiring event at the McDowell High parking lot was aimed at filling driver positions for the upcoming school year and to show people that driving a bus may not be as intimidating as it seems.

The Millcreek School District said the event was a success, bringing out a handful of curious drivers and job applicants.