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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Bus Driver

  • Ashland, KY
  • moments ago
  • Ashland, KY
  • moments 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...

Full Time Substitute Bus Driver (2025-2026) - Transportation

  • Shepherdsville, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Shepherdsville, KY
  • 3 days ago

This position of the 2025-2026 school year. Operate a school bus over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging students; provide safe and efficient...

Substitute Bus Driver (2025-2026) - Transportation Department

  • Shepherdsville, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Shepherdsville, KY
  • 3 days ago

This position is for the 2025-2026 school year. Operate a school bus over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging students; provide safe and efficient...

Bus Drivers (Multiple Routes Available) (2025-2026) - Transportation

  • Shepherdsville, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Shepherdsville, KY
  • 3 days ago

These positions are for the 2025-2026 school year. Operate a school bus over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging students; provide safe and efficient...

Bus Driver 25-26 School Year 1.0 FTE

  • Lexington, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 3 days ago

JOB DESCRIPTION – Bus Driver To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily....

Morgan County Schools Bus Driver

  • West Liberty, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • West Liberty, KY
  • 3 days ago

Class Code: 7941 LOCAL DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION PLAN CLASS TITLE: BUS DRIVER BASIC FUNCTION: Operate a school bus over designated routes following time schedules, picking up and discharging students;...

Bus Driver - 7941

  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 5 days ago
  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 5 days ago

CLASS TITLE: BUS DRIVER This is a full-time position, 181 days per school year; 5 hrs/day (Please note that depending on when your hired days could be prorated for pay based on start date)....

Bus Driver (PT)

  • Owensboro, KY
  • 6 days ago
  • Owensboro, KY
  • 6 days ago

Bus Driver (PT) Salary $22.94 Hourly Location Owensboro, KY Job Type Part time Job Number 2025-00020 Department PW, Transit Opening Date 05/29/2025 DESCRIPTION BENEFITS QUESTIONS Description Safety...

Petroleum Transport Driver - Louisville KY

  • Louisville, KY
  • 8 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 8 days ago

Petroleum Transport Driver - Louisville KY Wayne Transports,Inc Location Louisville Posted date 20 days ago Minimum level N/A Employment type Full-time Job category Other We are looking for a...

CDL Transport Driver - Ashland, KY

  • Ashland, KY
  • 10 days ago
  • Ashland, KY
  • 10 days ago

Woodford Transport, LLC delivers a full line of petroleum & motor fuels to retail service stations, convenience stores and commercial locations. Woodford Transport, LLC delivers to customers in...

Transport Driver

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

Education reimbursement For full benefit details visit www.mympcbenefits.com Minimum Qualifications Active Class A Commercial Driver's License Must maintain a satisfactory driving record and provide...

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

  • Louisville, KY
  • 17 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 17 days 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
  • 17 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 17 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

  • Ashland, KY
  • 20 days ago
  • Ashland, KY
  • 20 days ago

SUBSTITUTE - BUS DRIVER Boyd County Public School District Boyd County Transportation - Ashland, Kentucky This job is also posted in Boyd County Public Schools Job Details Job ID:5175430 Application...

Bus Driver

  • Campbellsville, KY
  • 20 days ago
  • Campbellsville, KY
  • 20 days ago

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

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
37.4%
Bachelor's Degree
20.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
18.0%
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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