Northern Virginia District PTA

Why Become a part of an elite group of FCPS professional drivers dedicated to ensuring the safe and on time delivery of our kid’s? (pdf)

• Because, you will start earning $16.57 an hour and you’re eligible for annual step increases plus cost-of-living increases. 
• Because, you have great health and retirement benefits and sick and personal leave when you work our minimum guaranteed 25 or 35 hourly weekly schedules working 4 to 8 hours per day.  More work hours may be available upon your request.  The school picks up the majority of the cost of health benefits. 
• Because, if you want to work less hours you can be a substitute driver and pick your hours and days and still receive full pay minus benefits.
• Because, if you have preschool children they can ride along with you on the bus potentially saving you thousand dollars on day care expenses.
• Because, we are going to give you a $500 signing bonus after 90 work days on the job.
• Because, you’re working for a rock solid employer that is not going out of business or, taking its business overseas.  As the school population grows so will the demand for your expert services.
• Because, work schedules, holidays and summer vacations (if you want) allow you to spend significant time with your kids and still earn a living.  How much is spending quality time with your kid’s worth?  Priceless!!
• Because, after receiving four weeks of the finest paid driver training in the nation you will have earned the privilege of receiving a Virginia Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with all the necessary endorsements.
• Because, not only the school system needs you but the families in the County need you to safely transport the most precious cargo in this County – our kids!
• Because, you can be proud that parents and teachers place their complete trust and faith in you and honor and respect the important work that you do. 
• Because, as a professionally trained driver you and your organization are committed to a common goal: the safe and timely transportation of our children.  This creates an atmosphere of camaraderie and mutual support like no other.
• Because, you will be working with friends and colleagues who not only socialize at informal group get-togethers but get to know each other on a personal level to celebrate life’s joyous events of birthdays, weddings and to be there to help each other through those difficult times we all experience.
• Because, FCPS Transportation Department cares what you think.  They listen when groups of drivers review safety details, suggest better operational procedures and to seek answers to your questions. 
• Because, advancement within the school system is available to all those who care to further spread their wings.

To learn more about this great opportunity schedule yourself for a non-obligation bus driver information briefing thorough the FCPS Application Center 571 423.000, M-F from 8 AM to 4:30 PM or contact Phyllis Layne through email at Phyllis.layne@fcps.edu

Resources (Download Information to use for your school)

• Joining the FCPS Team - How Your PTA Can Help ~ a Road Map
• Driver Benefits
• Why Become a Driver?
• Ok, I'm Interested, What do I do next?
• PTA Flyer for FCPS Bus Drivers
• Directory Ad Image (right click to "save link as" or "save image as")

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