Greenlink Jobs

Bus Drivers

Greenlink bus drivers help meet Greenville County residents’ day-to-day needs by transporting passengers to their jobs, medical appointments, the grocery store and other important errands.  Drivers are responsible for following City, County, State and Federal laws; collecting bus fare; assisting disabled passengers as needed; monitoring vehicle operation and documenting any mechanical issues; staying alert to weather conditions and ensuring passenger safety.

Salary Range

Hourly rates are dependent on years of experience but range from $15.47 to $22.43 an hour.

Benefits

As City of Greenville employees, full-time drivers receive the following benefits. The full Benefits Guide, along with insurance premiums, is available on the Employee Self-Service (ESS) Portal.

• Required uniforms and equipment at no cost
• Additional training at no cost
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per fiscal year for approved undergraduate and graduate courses
• Employee wellness programs, including tobacco cessation and fitness stipend programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which offers free, confidential professional counseling, education and referral services to employees and their eligible dependents
• Employee Health Center, which offers free visits with a nurse practitioner, annual physicals and vaccinations
• Comprehensive insurance and benefits plan
• Family/medical leave
• Military leave
• Longevity bonuses paid every 5th year
• Membership in the South Carolina State Retirement System
• Supplemental elective 401(k)/457(b) plans
• 11 (8-hour) paid holidays per year
• Accrued general leave that can be used for other paid time off

Don’t Have a Commercial Driver’s License?

Don’t worry! Greenlink now offers in-house training with the “Bus Operator in Training” position.

Applicants who don’t have a South Carolina Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) will undergo training at the beginning of the program and will be required to obtain their Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) within 2 weeks of hire and their CDL within 8 weeks.

There’s no fee to participate in the CDL training, which would normally cost you over $2,000. And, while you’re actively enrolled in our Bus Operator in Training program, you’ll earn $15 an hour.  

The program includes classroom and hands-on training and provides the skills and knowledge required to operate a public transit bus safely and independently. Trainees who complete the program will be promoted to Bus Operator. 

Want to learn more? Schedule a bus ride-along with Greenlink’s Safety & Training Specialist by calling 864-298-2750 or emailing mmorgan@greenvillesc.gov.