Bus Driver Jobs in Tennessee

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 Drivers - Nashville, TN

  • Greyhound Lines, Inc.
  • Nashville, TN
  • 9 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 9 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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Bus Driver

  • Transdevna
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 3 days ago

CDL Bus Driver We are currently on the lookout for an experienced CDLBus Driver to join our elite team in Knoxville, TN....

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Bus Driver

  • Alabama Department of Education
  • Crossville, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Crossville, TN
  • 3 days ago

REPORTS TO: Principal or Principal's designee and Transportation Supervisor RESPONSIBILITIES: Must have a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and valid Alabama School Bus Driver's License with appropriate...

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CDL Bus Driver (rev.09052025)

  • ENSWORTH SCHOOL
  • Nashville, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 4 days ago

Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger (P) or School Bus (S) endorsements is required At least three years of experience in CDL passenger driving, preferably with school age children Basic understanding...

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Animal Transport Driver

  • Destinationpet
  • Fairview, TN
  • 7 days ago
  • Fairview, TN
  • 7 days ago

Welcome to Destination Pet. We are One Pack- a united team working together to elevate the love and lives of pet families. Our pet-obsessed professionals create a connected care network of...

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Petroleum Transport Driver - CDL Class A - Nashville, TN

  • Duncan Oil Co.
  • Nashville, TN
  • 21 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 21 days ago

The Tanker & HazMat Endorsement Driver - Class A CDL safely transports and delivers gasoline and distillates by diesel-powered tractor/trailer combination to customer locations with below or above-ground...

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Passenger Bus Driver

  • Unifi Aviation, LLC
  • Memphis, TN
  • 25 days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 25 days ago

Possess a Valid TN CDL A or B with a P endorsement....

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Airport Shuttle Bus Driver

  • Unifi Aviation, LLC
  • Memphis, TN
  • 25 days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 25 days ago

Possess a Valid TN CDL A or B with a P endorsement. Preferred Qualifications: One year of relevant work experience in the bussing/shuttle industry....

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Airport Bus Driver

  • Unifi Aviation, LLC
  • Memphis, TN
  • 25 days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 25 days ago

Possess a Valid TN CDL A or B with a P endorsement....

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Bus Driver

  • Any Available/Multiple Locations
  • Mountain City, TN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mountain City, TN
  • 30+ days ago

Bus Driver Johnson County Schools - TN Any Available/Multiple Locations - Mountain City, Tennessee This job is also posted in Johnson County Schools - TN Job Details Job ID:4959293 Application Deadline...

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Transport Driver (Part Time) - ADESA Memphis

  • Carvana
  • Memphis, TN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 30+ days ago

The Transport Driver operates motor vehicles on and off the premises for transport, pickup and delivery in support of auction activities. Safely move, stage, and park vehicles in the correct lot...

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CDL Shuttle Driver P Endorsement FT $18-$22 MEM

  • Unifi Aviation, LLC
  • Memphis, TN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 30+ days ago

Possess a Valid TN CDL A or B with a P endorsement. Preferred Qualifications: One year of relevant work experience in the bussing/shuttle industry....

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Bus Driver

  • Haywood County School District
  • Brownsville, TN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Brownsville, TN
  • 30+ days ago

QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING: High School Diploma or Equivalent Valid and appropriate driver's license Must have or Obtain a Valid Tennessee Commercial Driver's License with a passenger (P) and school...

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Bus Driver - Seasonal

  • City of Hendersonville, TN
  • Hendersonville, TN
  • 45+ days ago
  • Hendersonville, TN
  • 45+ days ago

Must have a CDL license All bus drivers must have a passenger (P) endorsement, and school bus drivers must also have a school bus (S) endorsement....

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Employee Shuttle Agent CDL - FT MEM (Midshift)

  • Unifi Aviation, LLC
  • Memphis, TN
  • 45+ days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 45+ days ago

Possess a Valid TN CDL A or B with a P endorsement. Preferred Qualifications: One year of relevant work experience in the bussing/shuttle industry....

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Demographic Data for Tennessee

Moving to Tennessee? Find some basic demographic data about Tennessee below.


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Salary for Bus Driver Jobs in Tennessee

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


Highest Education Level

Bus Drivers in Tennessee 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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