Orange County Schools hiring 100 additional bus operators

Orange County Public Schools hiring 100 additional bus operators

By Spectrum News Staff Orange County

PUBLISHED 5:47 AM ET Jan. 09, 2025 PUBLISHED 5:47 AM EST Jan. 09, 2025

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Orange County Public Schools is looking to hire an additional 100 bus drivers and mechanics for the 2024-25 school year.

Additional drivers are needed to cover absences, long-term leave, workers’ comp and vacancies, according to OCPS.

School officials say bus operators may receive up to $10,800 in incentives and $16,000 in bonuses over two years. Employees will also receive:

$0 cost personal health insurance
No weekends or late-night shifts
Paid holidays and 10 sick days
Retirement packages through the Florida Retirement System

Interested candidates can attend the next job fair on Saturday, Jan. 11, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Pine Hills Transportation Compound. Full-time and part-time positions are available.

For more information, visit ocps.net.