FORT MYERS, Fla. - TelAve -- The School District of Lee County is hosting a Transportation Job Fair April 1, welcoming Southwest Florida job seekers interested in positions as school bus operators and mechanics.

The Wednesday, April 1, event will take place from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Lakes Regional Library, 15290 Bass Road in Fort Myers. The event provides candidates an opportunity to speak directly with transportation recruiters and learn about open positions, qualifications and next steps in the hiring process.

The School District of Lee County is among the largest school districts in Florida and the United States, serving more than 100,000 students across 118 schools. School bus drivers serving the District are responsible for providing safe, timely, efficient and courteous transportation services for Lee County students. Mechanics work collaboratively to conduct thorough vehicle safety inspections and perform minor repairs to keep the fleet operating efficiently.

Minimum qualifications for bus drivers include at least five years of driving experience, a satisfactory driving record and a Social Security card. The District provides free training for candidates who do not already possess a commercial driver's license (CDL).

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Starting pay for bus drivers and mechanics is $19.57 per hour and immediate job openings are available. The District offers flexible hours and benefits for full-time employees.

To register for the event and learn more about available career opportunities, visit LeeSchools.net/Careers (https://www.leeschools.net/Careers). For support or additional questions, email careers@leeschools.net or call 239-337-8676.

About The School District of Lee County
Lee County Public Schools is the eighth-largest district in Florida and the 32^rd largest district in the United States. The District educates more than 100,000 students in grades K-12 and is a model for others in the state and around the nation. With approximately 13,000 full- and part-time employees, the District is one of the county's largest employers.