City of Owensboro, KY

Bus Driver FT

City of Owensboro, KY, Owensboro

Salary : $47,724.35 Annually
Location : Owensboro, KY
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 2025-00034
Department: PW, Transit
Opening Date: 08/07/2025
Closing Date: 8/23/2025 11:59 PM Central
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, August 23 , 2025 . Apply at 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, contact Elaine Timmel prior to the application deadline at (270) 687-8540 or toll-free (888) 616-8540. Hearing impaired, call TDD/Voice (270) 687-4459.
The City of Owensboro is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. EEO/AA-M/F/V/D
ADA accommodations may be requested by calling (270) 687-8542.
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 have a High School Diploma or G.E.D.?

02
In lieu of a high school diploma or GED, do you have 3 months experience as a bus driver or similar position?

03
Do you have a valid Driver's License?

04
Do you possess a valid CDL, Class B or higher, with a P (Passenger) endorsement? (Required within 11 months of employment).

05
Are you able to lift and/or move up to 100 lbs., and assist disabled passengers on and off the bus?

06
Are you at least age 18?

Required Question