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Workforce Pipelines
Transport 4 Collier
Transport 4 Collier is a 5-week training course that includes a classroom component and behind-the-wheel training requirement for non-CDL holders. To be eligible for the program, candidates must be 18 and older, and interested in a career in the transportation industry.
The training is free and upon completion of the program, qualified drivers hired by the district into full-time positions can earn $22.43 an hour and receive district-provided health insurance at no cost to the employee.

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Transportation - Bus Driver Fast Facts:
Starting Salary
- $22.43 / hr (base, pus years of experience)
- The following supplements will be added to the hourly rate:
- Four Year Degree ($1.25) Bachelors (Arts or Science)
- Two Year College Degree ($.75) Associate (Arts or Science)
- Additional supplements based on certifications/licensure
- The following supplements will be added to the hourly rate:
Benefits – Collier County is one of the last public school systems in Florida which still pays 100% of the employee premiums for health insurance!
- 100% District-paid Medical and basic term life insurance
- Paid Personal and Sick Leave
- A part of the Florida Retirement System (FRS)
- Free Employee Assistant/Wellness and Work-Life Balance Programs
- Additional voluntary benefits (vision, dental, flexible spending account, pet insurance)
Qualifications
- Previous experience or training is not required – We’ll help you to become a certified School Bus Driver!
- Must have a CDL permit with passenger endorsement and school bus endorsement before starting training.
Responsibilities
- Complies with all laws, regulations, rules and directives promulgated by state agencies, School Board policies, and the Transportation Department concerning bus drivers and or related matters.
- Operates any and all vehicles used by CCPS to transport students.
- Works a split shift as required by Department operational needs.
- Maintains acceptable attendance in accordance
- Maintain the requirements established for certified School Bus Drivers including State requirements for dexterity tests and emergency evacuation procedures
Transportation Hiring Process:
- Go to www.collierschools.com/employment
- Click the "Jobs Vacancies / Online Application" link to create or log into an existing applicant account
- Complete the online application (upload required documents)
- Finish and submit
- $22.43 / hr (base, pus years of experience)
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Contact:
General Information
Transportation Department
Phone: (239) 377-0600
Transportation@collierschools.com
Transportation Hiring
Shelly Smith - Operations Training Supervisor, Transportation
Phone: (239) 377-0614
smiths18@collierschools.com
Human Resources
Darlyn Scott - Assistant Director, Human Resources
Phone: (239) 377-0365
scottd6@collierschools.com