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Pitman struggles to recruit senior bus driver; council weighs part‑time vs full‑time options
Summary
Pitman reported few applicants for the senior bus driver vacancy and heard that candidates are seeking full-time roles with benefits; council discussed broader advertising, shared-service options, possible reimbursement from outside groups, and a Sept. 8 deadline to decide if full-time is necessary.
Administrator McCafferty said the Borough received only a small number of applicants for the Senior Bus Driver position and that applicants who did apply are seeking full-time employment with benefits. Council members discussed advertising strategies (including Indeed and broader platforms), the high cost of newspaper ads, and the possibility of shared services with schools or neighboring towns; Councilman Mazzola expressed concern that shared service might not provide the attention Pitman seniors need.
Council asked the Administrator to broaden recruitment efforts and said that if no candidates are found in the coming weeks, the council should be prepared to consider offering a full-time position at the Sept. 8 meeting to meet the retirement timeline of the current driver. Mazzola also suggested exploring cost-recovery options such as reimbursements from groups that use the bus (e.g., Chamber of Commerce events).
