The School District of Lee County to host Sept. 16 Transportation Job Fair

FORT MYERS, Fla. - Aug. 22, 2024 - PRLog -- The School District of Lee County is set to host a Transportation Job Fair for job seekers in Southwest Florida on Monday, Sept. 16, from 5 to 7 p.m. at East County Regional Library in Lehigh Acres.

School bus drivers working with the District are responsible for providing safe, timely, efficient and courteous transportation services for Lee County students. Required job qualifications for bus drivers include at least five years of driving experience, a satisfactory driving record and a social security card.

Starting pay is $18.90 per hour. The District provides training for candidates who do not already possess a commercial driver's license. The District offers flexible hours, a training stipend and a benefits package for full-time employees.

The School District of Lee County is among the largest school districts in Florida and the United States with a growing enrollment of more than 99,000 students and 116 schools.

The event will take place at East County Regional Library, located at 881 Gunnery Road N. in Lehigh Acres. For support or additional questions, email careers@leeschools.net or call 239-337-8676. To learn more about available career opportunities, visit LeeSchools.net/Careers (https://www.leeschools.net/Careers).

About The School District of Lee County

Lee County Public Schools is the eighth-largest district in Florida and the 33^rd largest district in the United States. The District educates more than 99,000 students in grades K-12 and is a model for others in the state and around the nation. With approximately 12,000 full- and part-time employees, the District is one of the county's largest employers.