Bus Driver Jobs
A Bus Driver in the transportation industry is primarily responsible for operating a bus to transport passengers from one location to another. This could include driving school buses, intercity buses, transit buses, or motor coaches. Bus drivers must ensure safe transportation of passengers by following all traffic laws, adjusting their driving according to weather and road conditions, and managing any unruly or disruptive passengers. They also collect fares, answer questions about schedules or routes, and assist passengers with disabilities in getting on or off the bus.
Important skills for a bus driver include excellent driving skills, proficiency in operating various types of buses, and strong customer service skills. They should also have good physical health, as the job often requires sitting for long periods and occasionally lifting heavy luggage or wheelchairs. Moreover, they need to have a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and a passenger endorsement, often requiring a special training program. Before becoming a bus driver, a person may have roles such as a taxi driver, a delivery driver, or a truck driver, which provide relevant experience in professional driving and interacting with passengers.
Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger (P) or School Bus (S) endorsements is required At least three years of experience in CDL passenger driving, preferably with school age children Basic understanding...
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HybridNon-CDL Bus Driver Pool (26-27 SY)- Transportation
- Irving Independent School District
- Irving, TX
- 45+ days ago
- Irving, TX
- 45+ days ago
B CDL or able to obtain within 90-days of hire (start) date Ability to pass the annual DOT physical examination and random drug test....
RemoteLife Enrichment Bus Driver and Activities Assistant
- Charter Senior Living
- Falmouth, VA
- 60+ days ago
- Falmouth, VA
- 60+ days ago
Life Enrichment Assistant & Driver (Part-Time) Charter Senior Living of Fredericksburg - Fredericksburg, VA 15-20 hours/week | No CDL Required Make a Difference Every Day Charter Senior Living of...
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Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Bus Driver positions.
Highest Education Level
Bus Drivers offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Bus Driver position
- Inventory Management
- English
- Microsoft Windows
- Carpentry
- Filing
- Policy Development
- Background Checks
- Quality Control Inspection
- Flexibility
- Custodial Skills
- Individualized Education Program
- Events
- Communication Skills
- General Repair
- Maintaining Grounds
- Bathroom Remodeling
- School Nutrition
- Vacuuming
- Over the Road
- Transportation Logistics
- Double Trailer
- DOT Compliance
- Routing
- Hazardous Materials
- Loading & Unloading
- Dispatching
- Forklift Operator
- Driving
- Logistics
- High School Diploma
- Regulations
- Sales
- Scheduling
- Computer Skills
- Customer Service
- Training and Development
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