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Become a Bus Operator

We need you! The Division of Transportation Services (DOT) Human Resources team continues to screen applicants for the bus operator and bus attendant* positions. Thank you for considering becoming an MCPS school bus operator or attendant.

*Bus Attendant positions are advertised as needed.

Are you looking for a good job and a great place to work?

  • Receive good pay.
  • Get great benefits.
  • Make a difference in the life of a child.

Become a Bus Operator

 


How to Apply

To complete an application online, follow the steps below:

1. Go to www.mcpscareers.org
2. Scroll down to "FIND A JOB" and select the “Transportation” box
3. You will see the advertisement for Bus Operator or Bus Attendant. Click on the "Apply" button (located directly below the position title)
4. If you already have an account, log in. If not, create a username and password (make note of this information)
5. Fill out the application
6. Upon completion, please click "Submit." You will receive an email confirming your application submission

Once the application has been submitted, we will begin the screening process. If all requirements are met, you will receive an email with the next step(s).

Telephone: 240-740-6080
Fax: 301-548-4982
Email:  HRDOT@mcpsmd.org


Excellent Pay & Benefits

Benefits are for all Full-Time bus operators. We offer a split-shift schedule. Yes, you can get FT benefits working less than 40 hours!

Starting Pay: $26.47/hour (once you successfully complete the bus operator training)

Paid Holidays

Bus operators are paid for all school holidays.

School calendar

Insurance

  • Health
  • Prescription
  • Dental
  • Vision

Detailed information about benefits

Personal and Sick Leave

Four (4) days annual personal leave

Ten (10) days annual sick leave


Paid Training

Staff from the Safety, Training and Staff Development Team will teach you how to drive a bus and administer your Commercial Driver's License (CDL) test on-site. Best of all, you'll be paid while training once you have earned your Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Learner's Permit with the proper endorsements.

Go to MCPS Careers

Telephone: 240-740-6069

 

Excellent Work Locations

Many of our work locations are conveniently located on Ride On bus routes or near Metro stops.

For addresses and other information about our depots, go to our depot pages: