Bus Driver FT

City of Owensboro; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at the City of Owensboro as a Transit Driver, providing essential bus and trolley services. This safety-sensitive role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and customer service skills. Enjoy a competitive rate starting at $22.9444/hr along with benefits including health insurance and retirement plans. Apply before June 28, 2025, to take the next step in your career.

Benefits

Health insurance

Group Life Insurance

Wellness Program

CERS retirement

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; OR 3 months experience as bus driver or similar position.
• Valid CDL, Class B or higher preferred at time of application.
• Minimum age 18 and ability to lift/move up to 100 lbs.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer Service

Physical Ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Valid driver's license

CDL, Class B or higher

Job 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)

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.

QUALIFICATIONS (Required at time of application):

1. High school diploma or GED; OR 3 months experience as bus driver or similar position. Equivalent amount of education/experience acceptable.
2. Valid driver's license; Valid CDL, Class B or higher, with P endorsement preferred at time of application, and required after hire.
3. Ability to lift and/or move up to 100 lbs., assist disabled passengers, and perform all other demands of the job satisfactorily.
4. Minimum age 18

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].