Temporary to Permanent Staffing Service

A Smarter Way to Overcome the
School Bus Driver Shortage

METS provides districts with a proven temporary-to-permanent staffing model—designed to reduce driver shortages, protect existing employees, and ensure safe, reliable transportation for students.
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Efficient Staffing Without Long-Term Risk

With the METS Temporary to Permanent model, your district gets the support it needs without long-term risk or added administrative burden. Your district will gain:

Access to METS recruiting, hiring, and onboarding experts

Faster employee start-up with our METS Drives online system

No long-term commitment until permanent positions are available

Compliance and training services tailored to your district’s needs

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Extra Support Without Displacing Staff

METS strengthens your transportation department without displacing current district employed staff.

No displacement of CBA positions – METS hires only temporary substitutes.

Substitutes fill in until permanent openings are available.

Substitutes can transition into permanent district roles.

A METS pool of substitutes supports additional transportation needs.

Seamless Staffing in 3 Steps

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Temporary Hiring of Qualified Substitutes

METS recruits and employs substitute monitors, van drivers, and school bus drivers as temporary staff, with no overlap of CBA-protected positions.

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Trial & Training Period

Substitutes support your district under METS employment, gaining real-world experience while ensuring transportation needs are met.

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District Transition

When a permanent position opens, the district can hire directly from the METS substitute pool into CBA-covered roles.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there financial considerations?

Yes. METS contracts include a service fee based on a percentage of gross payroll during the temporary staffing period. Training and compliance costs are itemized to ensure you only pay for what’s needed.

Who handles training?
District-employed trainers can provide instruction, or METS can deliver training through a separate School Bus Driver Training Agreement.
Is there a transfer fee?
Yes. When a district hires from the METS substitute pool, a transfer fee applies.
Will METS substitutes affect our union staff?
No. METS only hires temporary substitutes and does not fill any positions covered under a collective bargaining agreement.
What positions does METS recruit?
Substitute monitors, van drivers, and school bus drivers—providing coverage for a variety of transportation needs.
How quickly can substitutes start?
Our METS Drives online system streamlines recruiting, onboarding, and compliance, so substitutes can begin faster than traditional district-led hiring.
What if our district doesn’t have a qualified trainer?
A METS School Bus Driver Training Agreement can be utilized in the absence of a qualified district trainer.

Get Started With a Customized Transportation Plan

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