Posted by

Tanya Arja or Debra Bellanti 

on

2/6/2024 9:34:00 AM

Tampa, Fl. (February 6, 2024) – Hillsborough County Public Schools is hosting a job fair aimed at recruiting individuals for various positions within its transportation department, including bus drivers and support staff.

Job fair:

  • Thursday, February 8, from 4-7 p.m.

    Sumner High School is located at 

    10650 Co Rd. 672, Riverview, FL

     3357

As more job fairs are scheduled, they will be listed at Drive.

Hillsborough County Public Schools encourages all interested candidates to attend an upcoming job fair for on-the-spot interviews.

Requirements for prospective bus driver applicants:

  • Must be 21 years of age

  • At least 5 years driving experience

  • Possess Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) permit or a valid CDL license

    • Free training classes offered to prepare you for CDL permit

    • Opportunity to earn CDL for free

  • DOT Physical, drug testing, fingerprinting required

  • Criminal background check required

  • All bus drivers are subject to random alcohol and drug testing

 Opportunities and benefits include:

  • Flexible schedules

  • Full benefits

  • $18.65 per hour starting pay for bus drivers

  • Paid training

  • Paid holidays, sick time, and time off

  • School calendar vacation schedule

  • Optional summers off  

 If you are unable to attend an upcoming job fair, please visit HCPS Jobs or call 813.982.5521.