A Satisfying Job That Allows You to Give Back to the Community

Why Become a School Bus Driver?

1. Flexible Schedule: Enjoy a unique work-life balance with flexible hours. Work in the morning, have several hours off, and then work again in the afternoon. Use your free time for errands, family, exercise, or even extra work hours for field trips.
2. Reliable Pay and Benefits: Earn a dependable salary with benefits. New drivers start at $18.36 per hour, while experienced drivers can earn up to $26.64 per hour. Benefits include health, life, and dental insurance, sick leave, and pension contributions.
3. Earn Your Class B CDL In No Time:
   • Fast-Track Your Career: Unlike other career paths that require years of training and costly loans, becoming a professional school bus driver with APS is quick and affordable. We provide comprehensive training for qualified candidates, including over-the-road training, in-class lectures, and testing.
   • Get Paid While You Train: Not only do you receive top-notch training, but you also earn hourly pay during the training and onboarding process. This means you can start earning immediately while preparing for your new career.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Pass annual physical and agility tests 
• Lift 50 lbs.
• Safe driving record

• Maintaining a Safe, Clean Environment: Ensuring our students have a safe and clean space to learn and grow.
• Providing Safe, Eco-Friendly Transportation: Offering reliable, environmentally friendly transportation for our students.
• Managing an Efficient School Nutrition Program: Delivering nutritious meals that support our students’ health and learning.

• Make a Difference: As a school bus driver, cafeteria manager, maintenance worker, or security officer, you play a crucial role in the daily lives of our students. Your work directly contributes to their safety, well-being, and overall success.

• Community Backing: Thanks to the support of Atlanta’s taxpayers, who have voted three times to pay an additional one penny in sales tax, we have been able to create 21st-century learning environments. This community support underscores the value placed on education and the importance of your role.

• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Since 1999, we’ve completed 41 renovations, built 14 new schools, and upgraded 11 schools to create state-of-the-art learning environments. You will work in modern, well-equipped facilities to enhance teaching and learning.

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