What does a Bus Driver do?
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What the job involves
- 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 recent Bus Driver job postings.
Skills employers ask for
- School Transportation Operations 3 in 10 postings
- Vehicle Inspection 2 in 10 postings
- Driving Record 2 in 10 postings
- Customer Service 2 in 10 postings
- Vehicle Maintenance 1 in 15 postings
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Certifications and licenses
- CDL 6 in 10 postings
- Driver's License 3 in 10 postings
- CPR Certification 1 in 20 postings
- DOT Medical Card 1 in 25 postings
- Driver CPC 1 in 30 postings
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Experience asked for
- No experience needed 1 in 10 postings
- 1 to 2 years 4 in 10 postings
- 3 to 4 years 3 in 10 postings
- 5 years or more 2 in 10 postings
Typical ask: 2 years.
Education asked for
- High school diploma or GED Almost all postings
- Associate degree 1 in 255 postings
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Is this role in demand?
2,776 open Bus Driver jobs across the US right now.
Most openings
- New York261 open
- Illinois234 open
- California174 open
- Michigan146 open
- Ohio145 open
Typical pay $52,000 a year (most between $48k and $58k). See the full salary breakdown