Bus Driver Jobs in Lakeland, FL

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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Transport Driver Level III

  • Ring Power Corporation
  • Lakeland, FL
  • 8 days ago
  • Lakeland, FL
  • 8 days ago

Transport Driver Level III Ring Power Corporation - 3.9 Lakeland, FL Job Details Full-time 19 hours ago Qualifications Customer communication Writing skills Semi-truck operation In-person customer...

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Transport Driver

  • Campers Inn RV
  • Seffner, FL (24 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Seffner, FL (24 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 15 days ago

Campers Inn RV is looking for a Transport Driver. This role is responsible for transporting towable and motorized RV s to various locations. At Campers Inn RV, we re more than a dealership-we re a...

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Lowboy Transport Driver

  • Ajax Paving Industries of Florida
  • Lake Wales, FL (19 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 19 days ago
  • Lake Wales, FL (19 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 19 days ago

un Lowboy Transport Driver (Lake Wales) Ajax Paving Industries of Florida 1800 Old Bartow Road compensation: Based on experience employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Lowboy...

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Heavy Haul Transport Driver - Bartow

  • American Bridge Company
  • Bartow, FL (8 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bartow, FL (8 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

Required license or certification: Class A CDL required. Full-Time employee benefits - Competitive Pay, Health/Dental, 401k Match Southland Holdings is an EEO Employer - M/F/D/V...

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Bus Driver - IDEA Lakeland (Immediate Opening)

  • Idea Public Schools
  • Lakeland, FL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lakeland, FL
  • 45+ days ago

Driver's License (CDL) with class P (passenger) and S (school bus) endorsements Completed bus driver safety training course Must be over 21 years old Pass alcohol and drug tests DOT Physical Examination...

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Shuttle Bus Driver - Clinical Assistant

  • Aveanna Healthcare
  • Brandon, FL (24 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Brandon, FL (24 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 60+ days ago

Requisition #: 213836 Location: Brandon, FL 33511 Category: Customer Service Salary: $15.00 - $16.25 per hour Position Details Dual Role: Bus / Van Driver & Clinical Assistant Pediatric Day...

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Summer Camp Bus Driver

  • City of Lakeland, FL
  • Lakeland, FL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lakeland, FL
  • 90+ days ago

Yes No 02 Please indicate which valid state of Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL) you possess....

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Summer Camp Bus Driver

  • City of Lakeland, Civil Service
  • Lakeland, FL (4 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lakeland, FL (4 miles from Lakeland, FL)
  • 90+ days ago

Must possess a valid State of Florida Class B CDL with passenger endorsements. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess and maintain a valid telephone number....

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Demographic Data for Lakeland, FL

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Salary for Bus Driver Jobs in Lakeland, FL

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


Highest Education Level

Bus Drivers in Lakeland, FL 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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