Prince George’s County school bus driver fair aims to fill nearly 200 vacancies
Prince George’s County school bus driver fair aims to fill nearly 200 vacancies
Prince George’s County is hoping to address a bus driver shortage by hosting a hiring fair Wednesday.
SUITLAND, Md. - Prince George's County is hoping to address a bus driver shortage by hosting a hiring fair Wednesday.
The school system is experiencing a shortage of more than 190 school bus drivers as the new school year approaches.
The job fair will be held Wednesday, August 17 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Skyline Administration Building located at 6311 Randolph Road in Suitland.
Bus drivers will start at $20.32 per hour. Jobs will include health, dental, and vision insurance as well as retirement benefits.
Applicants must meet these qualifications:
- Must be at least 21 years of age with a valid Driver's License to Apply
- At least three years of driving history
- Communicate effectively in English
- Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class A or B with passenger endorsement or Class B Learner's Permit with passenger (P) and school bus (S) endorsements
- No more than two current points on their driving record. No more than 3 points issued in the past 10 years
- Satisfactory past driving record
- Pass a DOT Physical Examination
- Ability to meet special training and qualifications determined by PGCPS
All applicants must pre-register for the hiring event.