Description

Bus Driver - City of Columbia, Missouri (Public Works Department)
Starting Pay: $20.95 - $21.37 per hour (depending on training and experience)
Plus: $1.00/hour shift differential for all hours worked between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM
Schedule: Full-time, minimum 40 hours per week (8-hour or split shifts available)
Application Deadline: March 9th, 2026

The City of Columbia, Missouri is hiring full-time Bus Drivers to provide safe, reliable, and customer-focused public transit service for our community. If you're dependable, enjoy working with people, and want a stable job with excellent pay and benefits, this is your opportunity to drive your career forward with the City that works for you!
Why Join the City of Columbia Transit Team?

• Full-time, steady work - 40 hours per week with overtime opportunities.
• Excellent pay and shift differentials - Earn $20.64-$21.06/hour plus $1.00/hour for evening and overnight hours (6 PM-6 AM).
• Outstanding benefits package, including:
  
  • Employer-paid retirement plan
  • Life, Dental and Medical Insurance
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • 401A plan with 2% employer match
  • Free membership to the Activity & Recreation Center (ARC)
  • Uniforms and outerwear provided at no cost
  • Annual safety boot allowance

When you join the City of Columbia, you're not just starting a job-you're building a stable, rewarding career with one of Missouri's best public-sector employers.
Job Summary

Bus Drivers safely operate City buses and vans along fixed routes and schedules, providing courteous service to passengers and ensuring compliance with traffic and safety regulations. This position requires professionalism, dependability, and a commitment to serving the public.
Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate transit buses and vans along assigned routes and schedules in all weather conditions.
• Provide excellent customer service and assist passengers as needed.
• Collect fares, handle and balance cash, and prepare required reports.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of assigned vehicle.
• Follow all Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and City safety policies.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of related driving or transportation experience.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger endorsement and no airbrake restriction.
• Current DOT medical certification.

Preferred:

• Previous public transit or passenger transportation experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of local traffic laws, safe driving practices, and assigned routes.
• Ability to manage stressful or challenging customer interactions with professionalism.
• Skill in operating fleet vehicles and related equipment.
• Ability to count money, make change, and complete basic written reports.
• Commitment to safety and maintaining a constant state of alertness.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Work performed in vehicles and outdoor environments with exposure to traffic, weather, and noise.
• Occasional lifting up to 35 pounds; frequent movement and vehicle operation required.
• May encounter hostile or irate individuals and must remain calm and professional.

Schedule

• Varied shifts, including afternoons and Saturdays.
• Opportunities for overtime based on department needs.

How to Apply

Apply online at www.gocomojobs.com by March 9, 2026.

For assistance or accommodations, call 573.874.CITY (2489) or TTY 711 (MO Relay).
Equal Opportunity Statement

The City of Columbia is a Merit, Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer - Male/Female.
Pre-employment drug testing is required.
The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program.