The School District of Lee County is hosting a recruitment event for food services and bus drivers from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the Lee County Public Education Center, 2855 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 

With a growing enrollment of more than 95,000 students at 120 schools, the LCSD is looking to connect candidates with positions in food services and transportation for the current school year.

At the recruitment event, interested candidates will learn more about each position and meet with representatives from the district’s food & nutrition services and transportation departments. Computers will be available for those who wish to submit an online application. Positions are available for food service workers, traveler food service workers and intern food service workers.

The district is waiving the high school diploma or GED requirement. Part-time opportunities also are available. 

Required job qualifications for bus drivers include at least five years of driving experience, a satisfactory driving record and a Social Security card. The district provides training for candidates who do not already possess a commercial driver’s license. The starting pay for bus drivers in Lee County is $16.32 per hour, and the district offers flexible hours, a training stipend and a benefits package for full-time employees