Bus Driver Jobs in Alabama

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.

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CDL Bus Drivers - Mobile, AL

  • Greyhound Lines, Inc.
  • Lillian, AL
  • 12 hours ago
  • Lillian, AL
  • 12 hours ago

Driver's License (CDL) Possesses Passenger 16+ endorsement and no air brake restriction 22 years of age or older Able to pass a DOT physical and pre-employment drug screen Full-time employment consideration...

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Bus Driver/PO (2438)

  • Shelby County Schools (AL)
  • Helena, AL
  • 7 hours ago
  • Helena, AL
  • 7 hours ago

Bus Driver Qualifications: High school graduate or equivalent (GED) and academic competency in basic skills....

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Bus Driver Aide (2777)

  • Shelby County Schools (AL)
  • Pelham, AL
  • 7 hours ago
  • Pelham, AL
  • 7 hours ago

Bus Driver Aide Qualifications: High school graduate or equivalent (GED) and Academic competency in basic skills. Valid Alabama Driver’s License....

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Bus Driver

  • Madison City Schools (AL)
  • Madison, AL
  • 2 days ago
  • Madison, AL
  • 2 days ago

Qualifications: Valid Alabama, CDL and school bus driver’s license required. High school diploma or GED required. Must meet all local, state, and federal licensing requirements and regulations...

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Bus Driver/PO - Utility (3284)

  • Shelby County Schools (AL)
  • Columbiana, AL
  • 5 days ago
  • Columbiana, AL
  • 5 days ago

Bus Driver Start Date: 08/06/26 Qualifications: High school graduate or equivalent (GED) and academic competency in basic skills....

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Vocational Mid-Day Bus Driver

  • Alabama Department of Education
  • Pell City, AL
  • 5 days ago
  • Pell City, AL
  • 5 days ago

PELL CITY SCHOOLS JOB TITLE: Bus Driver QUALIFICATIONS: Possess and maintain a valid Alabama bus driver license (ABL) and commercial driver's license (CDL) with P/S endorsement....

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Bus Driver

  • Acts Retirement-Life Communities
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 7 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 7 days ago

Acts is currently seeking qualified candidates for our Bus Driver position....

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Part-time Bus Driver

  • Wallace State Community College
  • Hanceville, AL
  • 7 days ago
  • Hanceville, AL
  • 7 days ago

Wallace State Community College is seeking qualified part-time bus drivers to fill in as needed to drive college buses and vehicles....

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Bus Driver - Systemwide

  • Alabama Department of Education
  • Attalla, AL
  • 11 days ago
  • Attalla, AL
  • 11 days ago

TITLE Bus Driver - Systemwide REPORTS TO - Superintendent/Transportation Director QUALIFICATIONS Valid Alabama Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger and school bus endorsement and...

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Crew Transport Driver - Mobile AL

  • Professional Transportation
  • Mobile, AL
  • 14 days ago
  • Mobile, AL
  • 14 days ago

Job DetailsJob Location: MOBILE - MOBILE, AL 36610Salary Range: $13.00 - $14.00 Hourly CREW TRANSPORT DRIVERS WANTED – MOBILE, AL Starting Pay for drivers is$14.00/hr Want to get your career...

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Bus Driver/PO - Alternative (2516)

  • New Direction
  • Columbiana, AL
  • 16 days ago
  • Columbiana, AL
  • 16 days ago

Valid Alabama (Class B or above) Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a passenger and school bus endorsement....

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Bus Driver

  • Chenega Corporation
  • Fort Rucker, AL
  • 16 days ago
  • Fort Rucker, AL
  • 16 days ago

Overview CHENEGA BASE & LOGISTICS SERVICES, LLC Fort Rucker, AL The Bus Driver drives a bus to transport passengers over specified routes to local or distant points according to time schedule....

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Substitute Bus Driver

  • Alabama Department of Education
  • Bessemer, AL
  • 19 days ago
  • Bessemer, AL
  • 19 days ago

driver license (ABL) and commercial driver's license (CDL) with P/S endorsement Maintain a current Alabama School Bus Physical or ALDOT Health Card as required by state law or the Alabama State Department...

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Bus Driver

  • Alabama Department of Education
  • Daleville, AL
  • 21 days ago
  • Daleville, AL
  • 21 days ago

Valid Alabama Commercial Driver's License, Class B, with passenger endorsement. Verification of an acceptable driving record through the Department of Motor Vehicles....

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Part-Time Bus Driver

  • Auburn University at Montgomery
  • Montgomery, AL
  • 23 days ago
  • Montgomery, AL
  • 23 days ago

A Commercial Driver's License ( CDL ) with a 24 plus passenger endorsement is required. Previous or current public transportation or experience with large passenger vehicles is preferred....

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Demographic Data for Alabama

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Salary for Bus Driver Jobs in Alabama

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireTransportation research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Bus Drivers in Alabama offer the following education background
High School or GED
36.5%
Bachelor's Degree
20.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
18.3%
Associate's Degree
14.2%
Master's Degree
6.4%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
0.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%


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