Bus Driver Jobs in Kentucky

A Bus Driver in the transportation industry is primarily responsible for operating a bus to transport passengers from one location to another. This could include driving school buses, intercity buses, transit buses, or motor coaches. Bus drivers must ensure safe transportation of passengers by following all traffic laws, adjusting their driving according to weather and road conditions, and managing any unruly or disruptive passengers. They also collect fares, answer questions about schedules or routes, and assist passengers with disabilities in getting on or off the bus.

Important skills for a bus driver include excellent driving skills, proficiency in operating various types of buses, and strong customer service skills. They should also have good physical health, as the job often requires sitting for long periods and occasionally lifting heavy luggage or wheelchairs. Moreover, they need to have a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and a passenger endorsement, often requiring a special training program. Before becoming a bus driver, a person may have roles such as a taxi driver, a delivery driver, or a truck driver, which provide relevant experience in professional driving and interacting with passengers.

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Transport Driver - Local - CDL-A - Hazmat - Louisville, KY

  • Louisville, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 1 day ago

Company Description: Headquartered in Taylor, Mich., Atlas Oil is the inaugural Simon Group Holdings company. Since our founding in 1985, Atlas has grown through technological and operational...

Bus Driver

  • Lexington, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 2 days ago

Requirements and Responsibility of the Bus Driver Acts as front-line point of contact to ensure delivery of quality customer service....

Substitute Bus Driver in Training

  • Martin, KY
  • 2 days ago
  • Martin, KY
  • 2 days ago

Driver's License (CDL), you will also work as a bus monitor....

Bus Driver

  • Bardstown, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Bardstown, KY
  • 3 days ago

BUS DRIVER BASIC FUNCTION: Operate a school bus over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging students; provide safe and efficient transportation for District...

Bus Driver- Head Start/Preschool

  • Paris, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Paris, KY
  • 3 days ago

BUS DRIVER- HEAD START / PRESCHOOL QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or Equivalent and CDL REPORTS TO: Director Building and Grounds, Maintenance /Transportation, Director of Head Start - Preschool...

Bus Driver Class Code: 7941

  • Flemingsburg, KY
  • 4 days ago
  • Flemingsburg, KY
  • 4 days ago

as specified in the Kentucky Revised Statutes and of the local board of education and must have Bus Driver Trainer Certification....

Substitute - Bus Driver

  • Ashland, KY
  • 4 days ago
  • Ashland, KY
  • 4 days ago

1. Shall have a working knowledge of computers. 2. Shall have demonstrated people skills to indicate ability to function in a team oriented environment. 3. Shall have a high school diploma, GED...

Bus Driver

  • Campbellsville, KY
  • 4 days ago
  • Campbellsville, KY
  • 4 days ago

Applicant must possess a High School Diploma or GED, Class DB CDL, PS Endorsements and KDE School Bus Driver Certification....

Petroleum Transport Driver - Catlettsburg, KY

  • Catlettsburg, KY
  • 8 days ago
  • Catlettsburg, KY
  • 8 days ago

Hiring Now: Petroleum Transport Drivers! We have Hourly PLU$ Pay and extra incentives for Fuel Hauling Experience. Apply Today! Hourly PLU$ Pay Program Including: Paid overtime (over 40 hours...

CDL Bus Drivers - Louisville, KY

  • Louisville, KY
  • 10 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 10 days ago

Driver's License (CDL) Possesses Passenger 16+ endorsement and no air brake restriction 22 years of age or older Able to pass a DOT physical and pre-employment drug screen Full-time employment consideration...

Transport Driver

  • Louisville, KY
  • 13 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 13 days ago

Requirements:High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred 21 years of age or older Valid Commercial Driver's License A (CDL A) 1 year of commercial driving experience Lift, push...

Transport Driver

  • London, KY
  • 14 days ago
  • London, KY
  • 14 days ago

Qualifications High school diploma or GED equivalent required Must have Class A commercial drivers license with Air Brake endorsement (must also possess a valid Medical Examiners Certificate in accordance...

Bus Driver

  • Crestwood, KY
  • 16 days ago
  • Crestwood, KY
  • 16 days ago

08/01/2025 Additional Information: .5 Assistant Principal This is a part time position, meaning 105 full days. The person selected will work with the principal to determine the 105 day calendar....

Seasonal - Summer Camp Bus Driver

  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 17 days ago
  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 17 days ago

This position requires a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements, a clean driving record, and a valid Kentucky Driver's License....

Bus Driver

  • Louisville, KY
  • 22 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 22 days ago

JOIN TEAM TRILOGY Weekly pay, health and dental after your first month, student loan repayment, a competitive 401(k) match, and more! Make a living while you make a difference at Trilogy Health...

Demographic Data for Kentucky

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Salary for Bus Driver Jobs in Kentucky

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireTransportation research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Bus Drivers in Kentucky offer the following education background
High School or GED
37.5%
Bachelor's Degree
20.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.9%
Associate's Degree
14.0%
Master's Degree
6.1%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
0.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%



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