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Become a Bus Operator

We Need You! The Division of Transportation Services (DOT) Human Resources office 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 position advertised as needed

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 e-mail confirming your application submission

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

Summer Walk-In Application Help: The DOT Human Resources Unit will provide help with applications during the summer (July 1st - August 14, 2025) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10am-1pm. They are located at 16651 Crabbs Branch Way, Rockville, Maryland 20855.

Telephone: 240-740-6080
Fax: 301-548-4982
Email: Ms. Abby Martin-Salazar, Transportation Staffing Manager or Mrs. Dana Meyers, Administrative Operations Secretary

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 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:

• Bethesda Depot
• Clarksburg Depot
• Randolph Depot
• Shady Grove - North & South Depots
• West Farm - Upper & Lower Depots