Bus Driver Jobs in Kent, OH

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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Substitute Bus Driver

  • Canton, OH (23 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Canton, OH (23 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 22 hours ago

Substitute Bus Driver Job Posting ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: 1. must have high school diploma (or equivalent) 2. must have the ability to work well with others 3. must have the strength and dexterity...

Petroleum Transport Driver - Canton, OH

  • Canton, OH (23 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 10 days ago
  • Canton, OH (23 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 10 days ago

Start time available is 12AM 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...

Bus Driver (2 Open Positions)

  • Wadsworth, OH (22 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 15 days ago
  • Wadsworth, OH (22 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 15 days ago

186 Days 4+ Hours (Based on Route Bid) Pay Scale: $25.13 - $29.53 Qualifications: Possess a valid Ohio driver's license. Complete of satisfactory pre-employment driver's training program,...

Substitute Bus Driver

  • Canton, OH (23 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 25 days ago
  • Canton, OH (23 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 25 days ago

B CDL with a school bus and passenger endorsement with not more than 4 points Meet all minimum state school bus operator requirements Ability to work without supervision Cooperate and get along with...

Bus Driver (Floater)

  • Peninsula, OH (13 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 28 days ago
  • Peninsula, OH (13 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 28 days ago

Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL), class B SP (Passenger and School Bus) endorsement. Education: High School Diploma or GED....

Bus Driver

  • Streetsboro, OH (7 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Streetsboro, OH (7 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 30+ days ago

Bus Driver JobID: 2713 Position Type: Bus Garage/Bus Driver Date Posted: 10/8/2024 Location: Central Services Additional Information: Show/Hide PK-12 School Bus Driver START DATE: ASAP EXPERIENCE: School...

Transport Driver

  • Twinsburg, OH (13 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Twinsburg, OH (13 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 30+ days ago

Assists residents with loading and unloading from facility approved vehicles. Ensures the safe transportation of residents to scheduled medical appointments or other approved activities, resident...

TRANSPORTATION-SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVER 2024-2025 School Year

  • Akron, OH (12 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Akron, OH (12 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 60+ days ago

S and P endorsements....

Bus Driver PM Route

  • Independence, OH (24 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Independence, OH (24 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 60+ days ago

Driver Education Program Basic first-aid procedures Knowledge of relevant Ohio laws and regulations Knowledge of traffic laws Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, written...

Substitute Bus Driver

  • Uniontown, OH (13 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Uniontown, OH (13 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 90+ days ago

Driver's License with S and P endorsements Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to work effectively with others Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both...

Transportation: Bus Driver

  • Bath, OH (16 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Bath, OH (16 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 90+ days ago

Successful completion of pre-service bus driver training program. Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with school bus and passenger endorsements....

Bus Driver(s)

  • Louisville, OH (18 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Louisville, OH (18 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 90+ days ago

Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate Required Knowledge, Skills, and...

SUBSTITUTE Bus Drivers

  • Wadsworth, OH (22 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Wadsworth, OH (22 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 90+ days ago

Wadsworth City Schools - AppliTrack Recruitment Rate of pay is $17.95 per hour for Bus Driver Rate of pay is $13.63 per hour for Vehicle Driver...

Bus Driver Substitute

  • Peninsula, OH (13 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Peninsula, OH (13 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 90+ days ago

Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL), class B SP (Passenger and School Bus) endorsement. Education: High School Diploma or GED....

Bus Driver

  • Alliance, OH (18 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Alliance, OH (18 miles from Kent, OH)
  • 90+ days ago

Must meet all school bus driver requirements set forth in State law and by the Ohio Department of Education. Demonstrated competence for assigned responsibilities....

Demographic Data for Kent, OH

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Salary for Bus Driver Jobs in Kent, OH

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


Highest Education Level

Bus Drivers in Kent, OH offer the following education background
High School or GED
37.3%
Bachelor's Degree
20.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
18.1%
Associate's Degree
14.0%
Master's Degree
6.1%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
0.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%



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