Bus Driver Jobs in North Carolina

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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Custodian/Bus Driver #320451

  • Sanford, NC
  • 11 hours ago
  • Sanford, NC
  • 11 hours 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....

Bus Driver (25-26SY)

  • East Flat Rock, NC
  • 11 hours ago
  • East Flat Rock, NC
  • 11 hours ago

Must hold a valid Commercial Driver's License with Passenger and School Bus endorsement in the State of North Carolina....

Bustodian (Custodian and Bus Driver) (25-26SY)

  • Hendersonville, NC
  • 11 hours ago
  • Hendersonville, NC
  • 11 hours ago

Must hold a valid Commercial Driver's License with Passenger and School Bus endorsement in the State of North Carolina....

Instructional Assistant/Bus Driver-Bip #354311

  • Sanford, NC
  • 11 hours ago
  • Sanford, NC
  • 11 hours ago

Drivers Pocket Card Nature of Work An Instructional Assistant/Bus Driver provides support to the teacher in the instruction of students....

Medical Transport Driver

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 11 hours ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 11 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
  • 12 hours ago
  • Maiden, NC
  • 12 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....

School Nutrition Assistant /Bus Driver (10 mos) at Blackburn

  • Newton, NC
  • 16 hours ago
  • Newton, NC
  • 16 hours ago

Bus Driver Drives bus safely to destination and return....

Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver at Murray Elementary

  • Hickory, NC
  • 16 hours ago
  • Hickory, NC
  • 16 hours ago

Bus Driver 5 years of responsible driving experience. Completion of the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles Bus Driver Training Course....

Custodian 12 mo/8 hr & Bus Driver-JMM

  • Bolivia, NC
  • 16 hours ago
  • Bolivia, NC
  • 16 hours ago

Job Details Job ID:5338748 Application Deadline:Posted until filled Posted:Aug 15, 2025 Starting Date:Aug 18, 2025 Job Description Custodian & Bus Driver Job Description Custodian 12 mo/8 hr & Bus...

Custodian 12 mo/8 hr & Bus Driver

  • Bolivia, NC
  • 16 hours ago
  • Bolivia, NC
  • 16 hours ago

Details Job ID:5338265 Application Deadline:Posted until filled Posted:Aug 15, 2025 Starting Date:Aug 18, 2025 Job Description Custodian & Bus Driver Job Description Custodian 8 hr & Bus Driver Position...

Bus Driver (Full Route or Partial Route)

  • Hayesville, NC
  • 16 hours ago
  • Hayesville, NC
  • 16 hours ago

Bus Driver (Full Route or Partial Route) Clay County Schools Transportation Department - Hayesville, North Carolina This job is also posted in Clay County Schools - NC, and North Carolina School Jobs...

EC Bus Driver-38 Hours weekly-Available 08/11/2025

  • Lexington, NC
  • 19 hours ago
  • Lexington, NC
  • 19 hours ago

EC Bus Driver-38 Hours weekly-Available 08/11/2025 Minimum Salary - $17.95 Bus Driver Resume Required. Please view the attached job description....

Bus Driver

  • Randleman, NC
  • 19 hours ago
  • Randleman, NC
  • 19 hours ago

Operate the assigned school bus on the route(s) and schedule provided by the Bus Driver Manager Report to the Bus Driver Manager on the day of occurrence, any students added to or deleted from the...

2025-2026: Bus Driver 4 hours /Custodian 4 hours

  • Boomer, NC
  • 19 hours ago
  • Boomer, NC
  • 19 hours ago

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Performs required pre-trip and post-trip inspections and document inspections as required by Transportation Department instructions for bus drivers....

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT-Adult Support Paraprofessional/BUS DRIVER #340335 Lee County Schools J....

Demographic Data for North Carolina

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Salary for Bus Driver Jobs in North Carolina

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


Highest Education Level

Bus Drivers in North Carolina 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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