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Bus Driver

Transportation
Truck and Bus Drivers
Bus Driver

Drive a school bus to transport students. Ensure adherence to safety rules. May assist students in boarding or exiting.

At a Glance

Bus Driver earns an average of $31,062/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 1 years. Top skills: Valid Driver's License, Communication, Customer Service.

Avg Annual Salary

$31,062/yr

Typical Education

High school or GED

Experience

1 years

Job Postings

11

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Bus Drivers, School

Median Wage

$47,040/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+0.2%

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (15)

Good Driving Record

4.9

Commercial Driving

4.6

Continuous Improvement Process

4.5

Occupational Safety And Health

4.5

Auditing

4.3

Preschool Education

4.3

First Aid

4.2

Mechanics

4.1

Wheelchair Lifts

4.1

Bus Driving

4.1

Emergency Medical Services

4.0

Cooking

3.9

Air Brakes

3.9

Food Preparation

3.9

Group Policy

3.8

Common Skills (9)

Communication

5.0

Customer Service

4.9

Interpersonal Communications

4.8

Operations

4.7

Detail Oriented

4.7

Professionalism

4.6

Planning

4.3

Organizational Skills

4.0

Certifications (6)

Valid Driver's License

5.0

First Aid Certification

4.8

CDL Class B License

4.8

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification

4.4

Passenger Endorsement

4.4

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

4.2

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