As the district prepares for the new school year, OCPS Transportation is making every effort to hire 100 bus drivers and 20 mechanics. Orange County Public Schools will offer competitive compensation and benefits package. 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
To learn more about the competitive compensation and benefits package, interested applicants should attend a transportation job fair happening through July 21st.
Job candidates may complete an online application in advance by visiting the Transportation Services Career Opportunities page. For a list of scheduled job fairs, visit the OCPS Career Opportunities page and for details of each position including benefits, visit the OCPS Now Hiring page.
