As the district prepares for the new school year, OCPS Transportation is making every effort to hire 100 bus drivers and 20 mechanics. To learn more about the competitive compensation and benefits package, interested applicants should attend a transportation job fair July 13 – 21. Job candidates may complete an online application in advance by visiting the Transportation Services Career Opportunities page. For a list of scheduled job fairs and details of each position including benefits, visit our Now Hiring page. New hires will receive a $1,500 sign-on bonus.
Bus driver salary compensation (pending union ratification):
- Benefited pay rates from $16.65 - $19.98 depending on experience
- Up to $9,000 additional incentive pay first year
Mechanic salary compensation (pending union ratification):
- Benefited pay rates from $17.07 - $23.54 depending on experience
Benefits:
- Paid training to get CDL license
- Retirement packages through the Florida Retirement System (FRS)
- Paid employee health insurance valued at $9,289
- Uniform program for bus operators and mechanics
- Paid pre-employment activities – fingerprinting, background checks and drug screenings
- Uniform program for Bus Operators and Mechanics
Monday, July 11
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Colonial High School
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Wednesday, July 13
12 to 3 p.m.
Pine Hills Compound
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Thursday, July 14
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
East River High School
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Tuesday, July 19
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Lake Nona Compound
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Wednesday, July 20
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Eric OlsonCompound
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Thursday, July 21
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Horizon Compound
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Monday, July 25, 2022
1 to 4 p.m.
Hanging Moss Compound
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