Bus Driver - DISTRICT WIDE (2026-2027 School Year)

Transportation; Florida; On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake County School District Transportation in Clermont, Florida is seeking Bus Drivers for the 2026-2027 school year across five bus lots: Clermont, Groveland, Leesburg, Tavares and Eustis. Starting salary is $17 to $18.29 per hour, commensurate with education and experience. This is a district-wide opportunity supporting transportation across the county.

Starting date is immediate. The district notes that this role does not provide visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Job description

Bus Driver - DISTRICT WIDE (2026-2027 School Year)

Lake County School District (FL) Transportation - Clermont, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education, and Lake County School District (FL)

Job Details

Job ID: 5812339

Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Transportation is currently seeking Bus Drivers for all five bus lots for the following locations:

• Clermont, FL - Lake Ridge Bus Lot
• Groveland, FL - South Lake Bus Lot
• Leesburg, FL - Leesburg Bus Lot
• Tavares, FL - Tavares/ESE Bus Lot
• Eustis, FL - North Lake/Mt. Dora/Eustis/Umatilla Bus Lot

If you have additional questions about the position, pleasereach out to the hiring manager at the school/department to which you are applying, as noted below in this job posting.

Starting salary for new or returning hires is commensurate with relevant education and experience.

Notes: (1) This role does not provide for employment visa sponsorship. (2)In accordance with House Bill 521, the Agency for Health Care Administration created a public webpage to provide education and awareness of care provider background screening. Click the following link for webpage: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Veterans' Preference Information

In accordance with Florida Statute 295.065, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans receive preference and priority, and that certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you must attach the proper and applicable documentation, such as DD Form 214, Disability Ratings, Marriage Verification, etc. to the application beforesubmitting, in order for the district to consider your request.

The Lake County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Lake County School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Position Type: Variable

Salary: $17 to $18.29 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Wendy Kozikowski , Driver Trainer
• Transportation
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]