Bus Driver vs Delivery Driver
Pay, skills and open jobs side by side, from current job postings across the US.
Pay
Bus Driver
$52,000 typical, a year
Most Bus Drivers earn $47,800 to $58,200 a year.
From 334 postings that list pay
2,776 open jobs now
Delivery Driver
$52,000 typical, a year
Most Delivery Drivers earn $47,300 to $61,400 a year.
From 1,774 postings that list pay
6,603 open jobs now
Typical pay is about the same for Bus Drivers and Delivery Drivers.
What each one does
Bus Driver
- Safely transport passengers to and from school and other locations.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure safety.
- Follow all traffic laws and company safety procedures.
- Maintain a clean and orderly bus environment for passengers.
- Monitor student behavior and ensure a safe ride.
- Report any vehicle maintenance needs or safety concerns.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Delivery Driver
- Safely operate a commercial vehicle to transport goods or materials to customers.
- Load and unload cargo or equipment from the delivery vehicle.
- Follow all safety regulations and company policies while driving.
- Complete required paperwork and vehicle inspection reports.
- Provide professional customer service during deliveries and interactions.
- Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the delivery vehicle.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Bus Driver
Asked for in both
- CDL 6 in 10 postings
- Driver's License 3 in 10 postings
- Vehicle Inspection 3 in 10 postings
- Driving Record 2 in 10 postings
- High School Diploma 2 in 10 postings
- Customer Service 2 in 10 postings
More common in Bus Driver postings
- School Transportation Operations 3 in 10 postings
- Vehicle Maintenance 1 in 10 postings
- Wheelchair Restraint 1 in 15 postings
- Drug Screen 1 in 15 postings
Delivery Driver
Asked for in both
- CDL 3 in 10 postings
- Driver's License 6 in 10 postings
- Vehicle Inspection 1 in 10 postings
- Driving Record 3 in 10 postings
- High School Diploma 2 in 10 postings
- Customer Service 4 in 10 postings
More common in Delivery Driver postings
- DOT Regulations 1 in 15 postings
- Forklift Operation 1 in 15 postings
- Box Truck Operation 1 in 15 postings
- DOT Medical Card 1 in 15 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Open jobs
Bus Driver
Child Care Bus Driver
Learning Care GroupPay not stated Fort Worth, TX, United States- $25,870 - $40,150/yrstated Transportation Department 014CPR CertificationDriver's LicenseCDL
Delivery Driver
Delivery Truck Driver - Part Time
Meyer Distributing$23/hr Employer statedMarshall, MNForklift OperationDriver's LicensePreventive MaintenanceCDLBox Truck OperationLead NE Route Sales Driver Str Tr
Prairie Farms DairyPay not stated Hammond, LA, 70401Driver's LicenseCustomer ServiceDrug ScreenDriver - Route
Prairie Farms Dairy$27.75/hr Employer statedO'Fallon, IL, 62269 | Kansas City, MO, 64127GMPCustomer ServiceCDLAir BrakeDriver's License +2
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