School Bus Operator Join us for the 2026-2027 school year. Operate a school bus over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging students; provide safe and efficient transportation for district students to and from school, special events and field trips; perform daily inspections and operator maintenance of vehicle; assist in the loading and unloading of physically and mentally handicapped students as necessary.
Position Details
Hours: 6.5 to 8 hours per day - depending on route (plus a 30-minute unpaid lunch)
Contract Length: 179 days per year170 student instructional days4 holidays5 extended days
Contract Adjustments: Contracted days will be prorated based on the start date
Employment Status: Full-time (eligible for benefits)
Employment Type: 10-month employee on the classified pay schedule
Qualifications & Requirements
Education:
High school diploma or GEDDocumentation: Candidates must provide proof of educational requirements to HR upon recommendation for hire. Must have or be willing to obtain a CDL with School Bus and Passenger Endorsement. Compensation & Experience Credit2026-2027 Pay Scale Starting Pay (Step 0): $21.54/hour Experienced Pay (Step 10): $23.78/hour We value experience! New hires may bring up to 10 years of comparable, full-time, verified experience. The hired applicant is responsible for submitting the BCPS Verification of Experience Form to prior employers for completion and return to HR.Payroll Note: While this is an hourly position, the salary is distributed via a year-long contract over 10 months. You will receive 4 paychecks at the end of June. Salary Formula: Hours per day Hourly rate = Daily rate Daily rate Contracted days = Annual salary. Annual salary Remaining pay periods = Gross biweekly pay Benefits of Joining BCPSWe are committed to Moving Forward with our staff!
Benefits include
Retirement:
Membership in the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (KPPA).Life Insurance (Total $50,000): FREE TO YOU! $20,000 paid by the State of Kentucky and $30,000 paid by BCPS.Health Coverage: Comprehensive Health Insurance (employee premium based on plan selected) or Waiver HRA options. Time Off: Sick Leave, Personal Leave, and Emergency Leave (prorated). Unused Personal Leave rolls over to Sick Leave. Unused Sick Leave rolls over.
Optional Benefits:
Dental, Vision, Sick Leave Bank Membership, Bloodborne Pathogen/Hepatitis B (3-dose immunization series), and Additional voluntary coverage through American Fidelity. Why Join BCPS?At Bullitt County Public Schools, we believe in growing forwardtogether. Come help create supportive, inclusive learning environments where students feel encouraged and empowered. Your role matters, your voice matters, and your work creates a lasting impact. Join us. Inspire students. Shape futures. Help us keep Moving Forward.
