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Bus Drivers, School

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

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Median pay

$47,040
Median annual pay for Bus Drivers, School.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

0.2%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

61,000
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

387,300
Estimated U.S. employment for Bus Drivers, School in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

+900
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

High school diploma or equivalent
Typical additional preparation: Short-term on-the-job training.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Active Listening
  2. 2Critical Thinking
  3. 3Monitoring
  4. 4Speaking
  5. 5Reading Comprehension
  6. 6Writing

Knowledge areas

  1. 1Transportation
  2. 2Public Safety and Security
  3. 3Customer and Personal Service
  4. 4English Language
  5. 5Mechanical
  6. 6Law and Government

Abilities

  1. 1Far Vision
  2. 2Near Vision
  3. 3Depth Perception
  4. 4Problem Sensitivity
  5. 5Reaction Time
  6. 6Speech Recognition

Career interests

  1. 1Realistic
  2. 2Conventional
  3. 3Social
  4. 4Enterprising
  5. 5Investigative
  6. 6Artistic

Work styles

  1. 1Cautiousness
  2. 2Dependability
  3. 3Integrity
  4. 4Attention to Detail
  5. 5Cooperation
  6. 6Self-Control

Work activities

  1. 1Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  2. 2Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  3. 3Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  4. 4Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  5. 5Getting Information
  6. 6Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Work context

  1. 1In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment
  2. 2Frequency of Decision Making
  3. 3Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  4. 4Spend Time Sitting
  5. 5Contact With Others
  6. 6Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

Representative tasks

  • Comply with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.
  • Follow safety rules as students board and exit buses or cross streets near bus stops.
  • Check the condition of a vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order.
  • Report any bus malfunctions or needed repairs.
  • Pick up and drop off students at regularly scheduled neighborhood locations, following strict time schedules.
  • Drive gasoline, diesel, or electrically powered multi-passenger vehicles to transport students between neighborhoods, schools, and school activities.
  • Maintain order among students during trips to ensure safety.
  • Prepare and submit reports that may include the number of students or trips, hours worked, mileage, or fuel consumption.

Software and tools

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Sources

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