Bus Driver FT

Governmentjobs.com; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Owensboro is seeking a full-time Bus Driver for its transit department. This safety-sensitive position requires driving transit vehicles and providing excellent service to passengers. Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and preferably a CDL Class B. Comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans, are offered.

Benefits

Health insurance

Group Life Insurance

Wellness Program

CERS retirement through Kentucky Retirement Systems

Paid time off including Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license and CDL Class B preferred at application, required after hire.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 100 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Drives Bus and/or Trolley as assigned.
• Provides courteous and timely service to customers.

Skills

Customer Service

Safety Awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL, Class B

Job description

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City of Owensboro

$47,724.35 Annually

Location

Owensboro, KY

Full time

Job Number

2025-00023

PW, Transit

Opening Date

06/13/2025

Closing Date

6/28/2025 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Safety sensitive position regulated under the Dept. of Transportation, responsible for driving transit passenger vehicles on designated routes.
Starting pay $22.9444/hr.

Provided benefits include but are not limited to:

• Health insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• CERS retirement through Kentucky Retirement Systems

Description

Safety sensitive position regulated under the Dept. of Transportation, responsible for driving transit passenger vehicles on designated routes.
Starting pay $22.9444/hr.

Provided benefits include but are not limited to:

• Health insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• CERS retirement through Kentucky Retirement Systems

Paid time off including:

• Vacation
• Sick Time
• Holidays (for eligible employees)

Examples of Duties

Primary essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Drives Bus and/or Trolley as/when assigned;
• Provides courteous and timely service to transit and trolley customers.

Typical Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS (Required at time of application):

High school diploma or GED; OR 3 months experience as bus driver or similar position. Equivalent amount of education/experience acceptable.

Valid driver's license; Valid CDL, Class B or higher, with P endorsement preferred at time of application, and required after hire.

Ability to lift and/or move up to 100 lbs., assist disabled passengers, and perform all other demands of the job satisfactorily.

Minimum age 18

Supplemental Information

TO APPLY: Applications must be received no later than Saturday, June28, 2025. Apply at www.owensboro.org . Click "Join Our Team" and the position link. First-time users need to create an account as instructed. If you have any questions or wish to confirm receipt of your application, please contact Elaine Timmel prior tothe application deadline at [phone] or toll-free [phone]. Hearing impaired, call TDD/Voice [phone].

The City of Owensboro is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. EEO/AA-M/F/V/D
ADA accommodations may be requested by calling [phone].