The Georgia Department of Labor will help MV Transportation hire 400 school bus drivers and monitors for the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System Wednesday, June 3.

The recruitment will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the GDOL’s Savannah Career Center, 5520 White Bluff Road.

All applicants must be at least 21 years old. Applicants for the driver positions must have an A or B commercial driver’s license with full passenger and school endorsement. They must also have two years of commercial driving experience and pass a physical examination, background check and drug screening test.  The starting pay is $13.25 per hour depending on experience.

Applicants for the monitor positions must be able to complete school bus aide training and have a cardiopulmonary resuscitating (CPR) certification. They must also pass a physical examination, background check and drug screening test. A first aid certification is also preferred, but not required.  The starting pay is $11.15 per hour depending on experience.

A high school diploma, or General Education Diploma (GED), is preferred for both positions.

Applicants should dress appropriately to improve their opportunities for employment and be prepared to interview during the recruitment.  Applicants unable to attend the recruitment should email their resume or qualifications and experience to [email protected].

For additional information about the recruitment, contact the GDOL’s Savannah Career Center at (912) 356-2773.