Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) will soon host Information Sessions/Hiring Events to recruit bus drivers for the new school year which begins August 10. Transportation Services is looking to hire about 200 school bus drivers before the start of the new school year.

HCPS is seeking individuals who are motivated, compassionate and dedicated to providing safe and reliable transportation that puts students first. School bus drivers play an important role in providing safe, timely, efficient and courteous transportation services to our students. In addition, the School District is in need of bus mechanics.

Applicants can expect a flexible working environment with benefits such as paid federal holidays and a competitive benefits package. No experience is necessary and paid training will be provided to suitable candidates who have a clean driving record and no criminal background.

Anyone with excellent driving abilities and an interest in helping students is encouraged to attend one of seven information sessions that start on May 22.

Following the information session, the District will be on hand to assist in beginning the application process and will provide tours of the school bus centers.

For additional information or to sign-up for an upcoming events visit HCPS Transportation web page or call 813-982-5521.

You can get updates on the hiring events and ask questions via Twitter @HCPSschoolbus.

HCPS is the eighth largest school district in the nation and the largest employer in Hillsborough County with more than 26,000 employees. The Transportation Team is made up of nearly 1,600 individuals; with a fleet of 990 busses; transporting nearly 90,000 students each day; and traveling approximately 17 million miles annually, which is more buses than the local transit authority.

HCPS is a drug-free, safe work environment and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Preference is given to eligible veterans and spouses of eligible veterans with proper documentation.

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