Bus Driver Jobs in New Jersey

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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Hourly Bus Drivers

  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 18 hours ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 18 hours ago

QUALIFICATIONS: - Class B CDL with P and S endorsements - Must provide Driver Abstract Report issued by Department of Motor Vehicles - Compliance with DOT physical examination and Drug and Alcohol...

2024-2025 Substitute Bus Drivers

  • Manalapan, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Manalapan, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Contracted positions are awarded by seniority on the substitute driver bus driver list....

Bus Driver - Part Time Position OR Substitute

  • Middlesex, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Middlesex, NJ
  • 2 days ago

or Part-Time Bus Driver Hourly Bus Driver Needed Immediately rate is $30/hour Appropriate CDL License with Endorsements P and S EOE/AA Attachment(s): Bus Driver.pdf...

Substitute Bus Drivers

  • Clarksburg, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Clarksburg, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Substitute Bus Drivers JobID: 211 Position Type: TRANSPORTATION Date Posted: 7/13/2022 Location: District Date Available: 09/05/2024 Additional Information: Show/Hide On Call Bus Drivers School substitutes...

Substitute Bus Driver

  • North Brunswick, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • North Brunswick, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Substitute Bus Driver JobID: 109 Position Type: Substitute/Substitute Bus Driver Date Posted: 4/10/2015 Location: District Additional Information: Show/Hide Description: All interested substitute bus...

Bus Driver

  • North Brunswick, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • North Brunswick, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Bus Driver JobID: 2071 Position Type: Transportation/Bus Driver Date Posted: 2/5/2025 Location: District Additional Information: Show/Hide District Bus Driver NJ CDL License with School Bus & Passenger...

Bus Driver

  • Wantage, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Wantage, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Bus Driver JobID: 189 Position Type: Transportation/Bus Driver Date Posted: 2/6/2019 Location: District-wide Additional Information: Show/Hide Bus Drivers (2) 3.75 hours/day, no health benefits Must...

Substitute Bus Drivers

  • Manahawkin, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Manahawkin, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Substitute Bus Drivers JobID: 105 Position Type: Substitutes/Bus Drivers Date Posted: 1/1/2022 Location: Transportation Additional Information: Show/Hide Description: CDL License with air brake, passenger...

Substitute Bus Driver

  • Lambertville, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Lambertville, NJ
  • 2 days ago

B CDL (Preferred) Apply on-line at: www.shrsd.org (Employment Opportunities) AA/EOE updated 9/24/21...

Bus Driver

  • Robbinsville, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Robbinsville, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Driver $39.91/hr Benefits Eligible Must hold CDL Class B driver's license with P and S endorsement issued by Motor Vehicle Commission....

Substitute Bus Driver

  • Burlington, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Burlington, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/Bus Driver Date Posted: 12/2/2022 Location: Maintenance & Facilities (High-Needs School)    Attachment(s): FAC Sub Bus Driver.pdf...

Bus Driver

  • Burlington, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Burlington, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/Bus Driver Date Posted: 8/10/2023 Location: Maintenance & Facilities (High-Needs School)    Attachment(s): FAC Bus Driver.pdf...

Part-Time Bus Driver

  • Burlington, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Burlington, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/Bus Driver Date Posted: 2/1/2023 Location: Maintenance & Facilities (High-Needs School)    Attachment(s): FAC PT Bus Driver 2.6.23.pdf...

Transportation/Bus Driver

  • Montvale, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Montvale, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/Bus Driver Date Posted: 11/11/2024 Location: District Date Available: TBD Closing Date: ASAP   Additional Information: Show/Hide Part-Time School Bus Driver...

Substitute Bus Driver

  • Pennington, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Pennington, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Substitute Bus Driver JobID: 234 Position Type: Substitute/Substitute Bus Driver Date Posted: 11/10/2021 Location: Administration Building   Additional Information: Show/Hide ANTICIPATED 2021...

Demographic Data for New Jersey

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Salary for Bus Driver Jobs in New Jersey

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


Highest Education Level

Bus Drivers in New Jersey offer the following education background
High School or GED
37.6%
Bachelor's Degree
19.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.9%
Associate's Degree
14.0%
Master's Degree
6.1%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
0.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%



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