Bus Driver Jobs in Raleigh, 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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Bus Driver (CDL) - $23.50/hour

  • MV Transportation
  • Cary, NC (8 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 19 days ago
  • Cary, NC (8 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 19 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...

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CDL Bus Driver-Active Adults Program

  • City of Raleigh North Carolina
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 3 days ago

The Active Adult Program is seeking a reliable CDL Bus Driver to support our program....

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Charter/Shuttle Bus Driver

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 6 days ago

We are looking for an experienced and reliable CDL Bus Driver to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for safely transporting passengers to and from various destinations....

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Petroleum Transport Driver - Durham, NC

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

Start time available: 4:00pm OVERVIEW Are YOU ready to take the keys to the Big Wheels? We’re now hiring petroleum drivers at Sheetz! In this role, you will load, unload and deliver petroleum...

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Childcare Center Bus Driver

  • Childcare Network, Inc.
  • Garner, NC (9 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 12 days ago
  • Garner, NC (9 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 12 days ago

Childcare Center Bus Driver -- Virginia Beach, Virginia Your role As a Bus Driver at Child Development Schools, you will support our center by providing safe, reliable transportation for our students...

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Medical transport driver day surgery

  • Wendell, NC (13 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 14 days ago
  • Wendell, NC (13 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 14 days ago

un Medical transport driver day surgery (Wendell) compensation: $125 cash Drive me to VA hospital Durham for day surgery. Must stay in hospital the entire time and transport back home. Eye surgery...

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Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver

  • Nash County Public Schools
  • Middlesex, NC (24 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 19 days ago
  • Middlesex, NC (24 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 19 days ago

Paraprofessional / IA Support Staff > Transportation Job Requirements Contact Information Ginger Carey, Principal Middlesex Elementary Email: ... Map The content you submit, offer, contribute,...

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Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver

  • Middlesex Elementary
  • Middlesex, NC (24 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 21 days ago
  • Middlesex, NC (24 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 21 days ago

Must have or be able to successfully obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL)....

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Bus Driver

  • East Coast Migrant Head Start Project
  • Angier, NC (20 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 28 days ago
  • Angier, NC (20 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 28 days ago

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B, with P&S endorsement and School Bus Driver Certificate of Training...

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Charter Bus Driver

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

insurance Life insurance Qualifications Passenger vehicle Passenger Endorsement CDL Air Brake Endorsement Bus driving Full Job Description Academy Bus has Charter Bus Driver positions available at...

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PT Bus Driver (Pool)

  • Shaw University
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 30+ days ago

Driver's License (with P endorsement) required....

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CDL Bus Drivers - Raleigh, NC

  • Greyhound Lines, Inc.
  • Brentwood, NC (4 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Brentwood, NC (4 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 45+ 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...

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[DPR Summer/Seasonal] Bus Driver

  • City of Durham
  • Durham, NC (21 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Durham, NC (21 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 90+ days ago

Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of Durham Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve. A nationally accredited team of passionate professionals devoted to...

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Part Time Courtesy Bus Driver

  • Hertz
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 90+ days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 90+ days ago

At least 1 year of commercial driving experience or record or road test or alternatively a CDL Class B with passenger and air brake endorsements Minimum 2 years PCV catD1 driving experience (International...

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Bus Driver & Teaching Assistant (Split Position)

  • Public School of North Carolina
  • Durham, NC (21 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Durham, NC (21 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 90+ days ago

Bus Driver & Teaching Assistant Bus Driver & Teaching Assistant is a full-time, salaried role at Reaching All Minds Academy (RAMA)....

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Demographic Data for Raleigh, NC

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Salary for Bus Driver Jobs in Raleigh, NC

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


Highest Education Level

Bus Drivers in Raleigh, NC 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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