Bus Driver vs Van Driver
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Pay
Bus Driver
$52,000 typical, a year
Most Bus Drivers earn $47,800 to $58,200 a year.
From 325 postings that list pay
2,645 open jobs now
Van Driver
$39,500 typical, a year
Most Van Drivers earn $35,400 to $43,700 a year.
From 262 postings that list pay
1,982 open jobs now
Bus Drivers typically earn about $12,500 more a year than Van 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
Van Driver
- Safely transport passengers to and from destinations.
- Assist passengers with entering and exiting the vehicle.
- Maintain the cleanliness and safety of the vehicle.
- Follow all traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Complete required documentation and trip records.
- Report any vehicle problems or maintenance needs.
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
- Vehicle Maintenance 1 in 10 postings
More common in Bus Driver postings
- School Transportation Operations 3 in 10 postings
- Wheelchair Restraint 1 in 15 postings
- Drug Screen 1 in 15 postings
Van Driver
Asked for in both
- CDL 1 in 10 postings
- Driver's License 6 in 10 postings
- Vehicle Inspection 3 in 10 postings
- Driving Record 3 in 10 postings
- High School Diploma 3 in 10 postings
- Customer Service 2 in 10 postings
- Vehicle Maintenance 2 in 10 postings
More common in Van Driver postings
- Post-trip Inspections 2 in 10 postings
- CPR Certification 1 in 10 postings
- Wheelchair Lift Operation 1 in 10 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Open jobs
Bus Driver
Full-Time Bus Driver (Tentative)
Quincy SchoolsPay not stated Quincy Community SchoolsActivity Bus Driver (38-001)
Aps4kidsPay not stated TransportationCPR CertificationDriver's LicenseDriving RecordCDL- Pay not stated NORTHWESTERN SCHOOL CORPORATIONDriver's LicenseCDL
Van Driver
Transportation Driver
At Home Quality CarePay not stated Laona, WisconsinCPR CertificationDriver's LicenseDriving RecordVan Driver
Behavioral Health$20/hr Employer statedKansas City, MODe-escalationDriver's LicenseVehicle InspectionCustomer ServiceCrisis Intervention +4
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