Houston ISD: New bus drivers sought for upcoming school year, sign on bonuses being offered
HOUSTON - The Houston Independent School District Transportation Department is recruiting new bus drivers for the district and will be offering some big sign-on bonuses.
According to a release, the transportation department will offer a $3,000 sign-on bonus to the first 50 CDL drivers that are hired for the 2023-2024 school year.
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Officials said that along with the 50 CDL driver positions, the district is also looking to hire 80 non-CDL bus drivers and will offer a $1,500 sign-on bonus to successfully hired candidates.
In addition to hiring incentives, officials stated that drivers with perfect attendance will receive an extra $500 for each month they don't miss a day of work.
Drivers hired by the district will receive CDL training classes, starting pay at $18 an hour, guaranteed minimum of six hours per day, health/dental/vision/and other benefit options, teachers retirement system participation, and 403 (b) retirement plan options.
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Anyone interested in receiving more information about the HISD Transportation Department can contact Human Resources at (713) 613-3068.