Bus Driver Jobs in Gastonia, 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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Medical Transport Driver

  • Charlotte, NC (22 miles from Gastonia, NC)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Charlotte, NC (22 miles from Gastonia, NC)
  • 15 hours ago

Please go to MobileNetwork24.com and complete the employment application. Medical Transport Driver MobileNetwork24.com Employment type: full-time Job title: Medical Transport Driver Please go to...

CDL Childcare Bus Driver

  • Maiden, NC (24 miles from Gastonia, NC)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Maiden, NC (24 miles from Gastonia, NC)
  • 16 hours 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....

Bus Driver (CDL program)

  • York, SC (17 miles from Gastonia, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • York, SC (17 miles from Gastonia, NC)
  • 1 day ago

182 days; salary paid on Bus Driver scale and work year to be established by the Board? ? Job Summary:?...

Lead Bus Driver (Ardrey Kell)

  • Charlotte, NC (22 miles from Gastonia, NC)
  • 7 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (22 miles from Gastonia, NC)
  • 7 days ago

driver's license and a valid school bus driver certification issued by the NCDMV....

Substitute Bus Driver

  • Fort Mill, SC (19 miles from Gastonia, NC)
  • 14 days ago
  • Fort Mill, SC (19 miles from Gastonia, NC)
  • 14 days ago

Valid SC Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a P and S endorsement and current medical certificate required ABOUT US Come work with us! Leroy Springs & Co. is committed to providing fundamental...

EC Sub Bus Driver/LCS Car Driver, Transportation Department

  • Lincolnton, NC (17 miles from Gastonia, NC)
  • 25 days ago
  • Lincolnton, NC (17 miles from Gastonia, NC)
  • 25 days ago

EC Sub Bus Driver/LCS Car Driver, Transportation Department Lincoln County Schools LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOLS-TRANSP (554) - Lincolnton, North Carolina This job is also posted in Lincoln County Schools...

Bus Driver

  • Charlotte, NC (22 miles from Gastonia, NC)
  • 28 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (22 miles from Gastonia, NC)
  • 28 days ago

Complete Bus Driver logs, alert Campus Operations Manager for any bus concerns, track mileage, and utilize the University Corporate as needed for gas or emergencies....

Childcare Bus Driver

  • Charlotte, NC (22 miles from Gastonia, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (22 miles from Gastonia, 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....

Bus Driver 2025 - 2026 (1)

  • Charlotte, NC (22 miles from Gastonia, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (22 miles from Gastonia, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

driver's license before receiving a bus route Possess or have the ability to obtain a valid school bus driver certification issued by the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) Commercial...

Childcare Bus Driver (CDL)

  • Charlotte, NC (22 miles from Gastonia, NC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (22 miles from Gastonia, NC)
  • 45+ 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....

Bus Driver

  • Stanley, NC (15 miles from Gastonia, NC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Stanley, NC (15 miles from Gastonia, NC)
  • 45+ days ago

Special Requirements Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License with school bus certification....

Petroleum Transport Driver - Charlotte, NC

  • Charlotte, NC (22 miles from Gastonia, NC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (22 miles from Gastonia, NC)
  • 90+ days ago

Hiring Now: Petroleum Transport Drivers! We have Hourly PLU$ Pay and extra incentives for Fuel Hauling Experience. Apply Today! Hourly PLU$ Pay Program Including: Paid overtime (over 40 hours...

Bus Driver

  • Charlotte, NC (22 miles from Gastonia, NC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (22 miles from Gastonia, NC)
  • 90+ days ago

The bus driver will operate Charlotte Latin's buses throughout the academic school year, assist in maintaining the fleet, and may cover summer program routes as necessary....

Demographic Data for Gastonia, NC

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Salary for Bus Driver Jobs in Gastonia, NC

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


Highest Education Level

Bus Drivers in Gastonia, NC offer the following education background
High School or GED
37.1%
Bachelor's Degree
19.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
18.1%
Associate's Degree
14.1%
Master's Degree
6.2%
Some College
3.0%
Some High School
0.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%



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