Bus Driver Jobs in Durham, NC

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 Driver (Full-Time)

  • Wake Forest, NC (19 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wake Forest, NC (19 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 1 day ago

The Lodge at Wake Forest, our newest retirement community for active seniors in Wake Forest, has an opening for a full-time CDL with passenger endorsement Bus Driver....

Bus Driver

  • Durham, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 1 day ago

Occ Summary This position is responsible for transporting passengers over speci fied distant points according to a set time schedule. Duties involve the ability to operate the assigned vehicle in...

Bus Driver

  • Durham, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 3 days ago

Occ Summary This position is responsible for transporting passengers over speci fied distant points according to a set time schedule. Duties involve the ability to operate the assigned vehicle in...

Bus Driver - Multiple Positions Available

  • Durham, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 5 days ago

Position Type: Transportation Date Posted: 6/10/2024 Location: Transportation Services Date Available: 11/20/2024 Assignment Type:Position Term:FTE:Full-Time10-Months1.0 Classification:Salary or...

Substitute Bus Driver

  • Durham, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 5 days ago

Position Type: Transportation Date Posted: 11/20/2024 Location: Transportation Services Date Available: 11/20/2024 Assignment Type:Position Term:Hours:Part-Time10 MonthsVary Classification:Salary...

CDL Bus Driver RDU Airport ( Evening )

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 21 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 21 days ago

Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsement Previous transit commercial driving experience, preferred Excellent customer service and communication skills Ability to verbally communicate with...

Fixed Route Bus Driver - Cary, NC

  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 23 days ago
  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 23 days ago

Qualifications Position Requirements: Must be at least 21 years of age Must have a current and valid CDL with Air-brakes and P endorsement Ability to communicate in English; written and verbal MV Transportation...

Bus Driver

  • Durham, NC (4 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 25 days ago
  • Durham, NC (4 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 25 days ago

. _ __ Position: Bus Driver - for Student Activities Status: Part- Time - Non Exempt Salary- $20 per hour Voyager Academy is a fully accredited K-12 charter school located in Durham, N.C....

Childcare Bus Driver

  • Durham, NC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 30+ days ago

Responsibilities Your Role as a Bus Driver: As a childcare bus driver, you will ensure the safe transportation of children to and from our facilities....

Pre-K Instructional Assistant/Bus Driver [2 positions]

  • Pittsboro, NC (20 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Pittsboro, NC (20 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 60+ days ago

NATURE OF WORK To provide support to the teacher in the instruction of students. A wide variety of technical and clerical tasks are performed to support the teacher in the teaching-learning...

Substitute Bus Driver

  • Pittsboro, NC (20 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Pittsboro, NC (20 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 60+ days ago

Has a copy of the current Handbook for the School Bus Driver and the Safety Assistant/ refers to it periodically for guidance and to answer questions....

SABA Instructional Assistant/Bus Driver

  • Pittsboro, NC (20 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Pittsboro, NC (20 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 60+ days ago

Has a copy of the current Handbook for the School Bus Driver and the Safety Assistant and refers to it periodically for guidance and to answer questions....

Exceptional Children Instructional Assistant Bus Driver

  • Pittsboro, NC (20 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Pittsboro, NC (20 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 60+ days ago

NATURE OF WORK To provide support to the teacher in the instruction of students. A wide variety of technical and clerical tasks are performed to support the teacher in the teaching-learning...

DOT 16+ Bus Driver (CDL Required) - Raleigh Durham International Airport

  • Morrisville, NC (10 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Morrisville, NC (10 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

Must have a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger and Brake Endorsement. No more than 2 moving violations and/or at-fault accidents on driving record in the past 3 years....

DOT 16+ Bus Driver (CDL Required) - Raleigh Durham International Airport

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

Must have a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger and Brake Endorsement. No more than 2 moving violations and/or at-fault accidents on driving record in the past 3 years....

Demographic Data for Durham, NC

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Salary for Bus Driver Jobs in Durham, NC

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


Highest Education Level

Bus Drivers in Durham, NC 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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