Bus Driver - Full Time

Bus Driver - Full Time

Salary

$23.63 - $33.39 Hourly

Location

1410 W 5th Street, Owensboro, KY

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

2026-00038

Department

PW, Transit

Opening Date

10/21/2026

Closing Date

11/4/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

Safety-sensitive position regulated under the Department of Transportation. This role is responsible for safely operating transit passenger vehicles on designated routes.

Examples of Duties

Primary essential functions include:

• Driving assigned routes and charters within Daviess County
• Providing courteous, timely, customer-focused service
• Assisting trolley and transit passengers as needed

Typical Qualifications

1. High school diploma or GED; OR 3 months of experience as a bus driver or similar role. Equivalent

education/experience acceptable

2. Valid drivers license. Valid CDL Class B or higher with Passenger (P) endorsement preferred at

application, required after hire

3. Ability to lift and/or move up to 100 lbs., assist disabled passengers, and perform all physical job

demands

4. Minimum age 18

Supplemental Information

Starting Pay: $23.6327 per hour

Benefits Provided:

• Health insurance
• Group life insurance
• Wellness program
• CERS retirement through Kentucky Retirement Systems
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays (for eligible employees)

Provided benefits include but are not limited to:

Health Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Wellness Program

Retirement

Paid time off includes, but is not limited to:

Vacation

Sick Time

Holidays (for eligible employees)

Benefits are subject to change.

01

Do you possess a valid CDL, Class B or higher, with a P (Passenger) endorsement? (Required within 11 months of employment).

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you able to lift and/or move up to 100 lbs., and assist disabled passengers on and off the bus?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you at least age 18?

• Yes
• No

05

In lieu of a high school diploma or GED, do you have 3 months experience as a bus driver or similar position?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Owensboro

Address 101 E. 4th Street

Owensboro, Kentucky, 42303

Phone 270-687-8540

270-687-8861

Website http://www.owensboro.org