Bus Driver Jobs in Mississippi

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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Bus Driver

  • Brandon, MS
  • 4 days ago
  • Brandon, MS
  • 4 days ago

Position Type: Transportation/ Bus Driver Date Posted: 7/10/2025 Location: Learning Center Date Available: 07/24/2025    Job title: Bus Driver Reports to: Transportation Supervisor Receives...

School District Bus Driver

  • Clarksdale, MS
  • 16 days ago
  • Clarksdale, MS
  • 16 days ago

School District Bus Driver Coahoma MS Maintenance & Bus Shop - Clarksdale, Mississippi This job is also posted in Coahoma County School District Job Postings Job Details Job ID:5255819 Application Deadline...

Motor Coach Operator/Driver

  • Jackson, MS
  • 19 days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 19 days ago

Must possess a valid Class "B" or Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a Passenger (P) endorsement. Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age with a satisfactory driving record....

Campus Transit Bus Driver Trainee

  • Starkville, MS
  • 30+ days ago
  • Starkville, MS
  • 30+ days ago

Campus Transit Bus Driver Trainee JOB NO: 507285 POSITION TYPE: Intermittent Worker DEPARTMENT: 730100 - Transportation LOCATION: Main Campus - Starkville, MS CATEGORIES: Intermittent Worker POSITION...

Crew Transport Driver - Meridian MS

  • Meridian, MS
  • 30+ days ago
  • Meridian, MS
  • 30+ days ago

Crew Transport Driver - Meridian MS Job Details Job Location MERIDIAN - MERIDIAN, MS Salary Range $12.00 - $13.00 Hourly Crew Transport Driver CREW TRANSPORT DRIVERS WANTED MERIDIAN, MS Starting...

Bus Driver/Monitor

  • Jackson, MS
  • 30+ days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 30+ days ago

Qualifications Possess a current MS driver;'s license and Commercial Driver's License Class B with a school bus endorsement required You must meet specific physical, hearing, and vision requirements...

Bus Driver - Puckett Zone

  • Brandon, MS
  • 30+ days ago
  • Brandon, MS
  • 30+ days ago

Position Type: Transportation/ Bus Driver Date Posted: 6/10/2025 Location: Puckett High School Date Available: 07/01/2025    Job title: Bus Driver Reports to: Transportation Supervisor Receives...

Bus Driver - Full Time - Harrah's Gulf Coast

  • Biloxi, MS
  • 30+ days ago
  • Biloxi, MS
  • 30+ days ago

Previous experience as a bus driver or motorcoach driver is preferred....

Bus Driver

  • Clarksdale, MS
  • 30+ days ago
  • Clarksdale, MS
  • 30+ days ago

Education and Experience: Must have current Commercial Driver's License with "P" and "S" endorsement High School Diploma or GED preferred Prior experience and knowledge of Early Childhood Development...

Bus Driver

  • Natchez, MS
  • 45+ days ago
  • Natchez, MS
  • 45+ days ago

Position Type: Drivers/Bus Drivers Location: Wilkinson County School District Date Available: asap We are currently looking for any individual that posesses a commerical license with "P", "S", and Airbrake...

Bus Driver - Pelahatchie Zone

  • Brandon, MS
  • 60+ days ago
  • Brandon, MS
  • 60+ days ago

Position Type: Transportation/ Bus Driver Date Posted: 5/14/2025 Location: Pelahatchie High School Date Available: 07/01/2025    Job title: Bus Driver Reports to: Transportation Supervisor Receives...

CDL Bus Drivers - Jackson, MS

  • Jackson, MS
  • 60+ days ago
  • Jackson, MS
  • 60+ days 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...

Bus Driver - Northwest Zone

  • Brandon, MS
  • 90+ days ago
  • Brandon, MS
  • 90+ days ago

Position Type: Transportation/ Bus Driver Date Posted: 2/19/2025 Location: Northwest High School Date Available: 03/03/2025    Job title: Bus Driver Reports to: Transportation Supervisor Receives...

Demographic Data for Mississippi

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Salary for Bus Driver Jobs in Mississippi

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


Highest Education Level

Bus Drivers in Mississippi offer the following education background
High School or GED
37.3%
Bachelor's Degree
19.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
18.1%
Associate's Degree
14.0%
Master's Degree
6.2%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
0.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%



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