Bus Driver Jobs in Wisconsin

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 - Milwaukee, WI

  • Greyhound Lines, Inc.
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 45+ days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 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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Material Transport Driver

  • READER PRECISION SOLUTIONS
  • Elkhorn, WI
  • 19 hours ago
  • Elkhorn, WI
  • 19 hours ago

Reader Precision Solutions is seeking a reliable and safety-focused Materials Transport Driver whose primary responsibility is driving and transporting raw material and components between our...

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Shuttle Bus Driver

  • Wilderness Resort
  • Adams, WI
  • 10 days ago
  • Adams, WI
  • 10 days ago

The Shuttle Bus Driver position is responsible for safely transporting guests around the resort. This is a part time position with day, night and weekend availability....

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Part Time Transit Operator/Worker

  • City of Oshkosh (WI)
  • Oshkosh, WI
  • 19 days ago
  • Oshkosh, WI
  • 19 days ago

TRANSIT DIVISION - This position requires the applicant to have a WI Class B CDL with P Endorsement at the time of application....

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Heritage House Of Portage/ Bus Driver/ Part-Time

  • Encore Senior Living
  • Portage, WI
  • 29 days ago
  • Portage, WI
  • 29 days ago

The Bus Driver position at Heritage House of Portage is a part-time ( 16 Hours/wk) role focused on providing safe, reliable, and courteous transportation services to residents for outings and activities...

In Person Part Time

Transport Driver (Full Time)

  • Compass Group USA Inc
  • Madison, WI
  • 29 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 29 days ago

Canteen We are hiring immediately for a full time TRANSPORT DRIVER position. Location: Canteen - 2305 Daniels Street, Madison, WI 53718. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule: Full...

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Transport Driver (Full Time)

  • Compass Group
  • Madison, WI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 30+ days ago

We are hiring immediately for a full time TRANSPORT DRIVER position. Location : Canteen - 2305 Daniels Street, Madison, WI 53718. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule : Full time...

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Elderly Transportation Bus Driver On Call

  • Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
  • Bayfield, WI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bayfield, WI
  • 30+ days ago

Elderly Transportation Bus Driver - On Call LOCATION: Red Cliff Elderly Nutrition Center WAGE: $15.00 per hour SUPERVISOR: Red Cliff Elderly Services Director THIS IS AN ON-CALL POSITION....

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Bus Driver-Tripper

  • City of Janesville Wisconsin
  • Janesville, WI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Janesville, WI
  • 30+ days ago

The residents of Janesville choose this community, not just as a place to live, but as a place to realize lifes opportunities. We strive to sustain a community culture where differences are...

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Bus Driver FT

  • City of Janesville Wisconsin
  • Janesville, WI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Janesville, WI
  • 30+ days ago

Possession or ability to obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsement and no air brake restrictions within forty- five (45) calendar days of date of hire....

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Bus Driver PT

  • City of Janesville Wisconsin
  • Janesville, WI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Janesville, WI
  • 30+ days ago

CITY OF JANESVILLE DIVERSITY STATEMENT: The residents of Janesville choose this community, not just as a place to live, but as a place to realize lifes opportunities. We strive to sustain a...

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Bus Driver (Part-time)

  • City of Wausau
  • Wausau, WI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Wausau, WI
  • 30+ days ago

*** Paid training to obtain a Commercial Driver's License! *** The City of Wausau is an Equal Opportunity Employer....

In Person Part Time

Crew Transport Driver - La Crosse WI

  • Professional Transportation
  • La Crosse, WI
  • 30+ days ago
  • La Crosse, WI
  • 30+ days ago

Job DetailsJob Location: LA CROSSE - LA CROSSE, WI 54603Salary Range: $13.50 - $15.00 Hourly CREW TRANSPORT DRIVERS WANTED – LA CROSSE, WI Starting Pay for drivers is$15.00/hr Want to get your...

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Para-Transit Bus Driver

  • First Student Inc
  • Madison, WI
  • 45+ days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 45+ days ago

Driver, your major responsibilities will be to: Safely transports passengers Perform pre/post trip vehicle inspections Assists passengers in the loading and unloading process Requirements of a Bus...

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Bus Driver (Part-time)

  • City of Fond du Lac, WI
  • Fond du Lac, WI
  • 45+ days ago
  • Fond du Lac, WI
  • 45+ days ago

The City is currently accepting applications for the position of Part-time Bus Driver....

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Demographic Data for Wisconsin

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Salary for Bus Driver Jobs in Wisconsin

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


Highest Education Level

Bus Drivers in Wisconsin 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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