Bus Driver - Dade City

Interested in becoming a Pasco County Schools bus driver?

No CDL license is required to apply. We have training and employment opportunities available across the county NOW!

Make a difference in the lives of students and families in your community! Pasco County Schools invites you to embark on a rewarding journey as a Bus Driver.

During our comprehensive, paid training program, you'll earn your required CDL with endorsements to become a Bus Driver. You'll start as a Bus Driver Trainee, earning $15 per hour, with an automatic increase up to $18.15 per hour upon successful completion. Full-time positions also include an employer-paid basic health care plan and access to our health & wellness centers with a $0 copay.

Requirements before training:

• Valid driver's license - must have a minimum of five consecutive years of basic driving experience with a clean driving record (We will check)
• Fingerprint background check and drug screening
• Ability to pass a physical exam
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to completing the training program
• Temporary CDL Permit (if you do not currently hold a CDL with a Passenger and School Bus Endorsement)

Both full-time and part-time jobs are available.

• After training completion, pay up to $18.15 per hour
• Health Benefits and Retirement Plan
• Nights, Weekends, and Holidays OFF!
• Summers OFF!

BACKGROUND SCREENING

Pasco County Schools utilizes the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse for fingerprinting and Level II background screening.


For more information about the Florida Clearinghouse and Level II background screening requirements, including eligibility assessments and compliance guidelines, please visit

Notification of Nondiscrimination: The District School Board of Pasco County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, or age in its programs, services, and activities or in its hiring and employment practices.

Revised 1/9/2026