CAREER

Bus Drivers, School

Overview

Salary Median (2020)

$32,320

Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)

+11.1% (faster than the average)

Career

What Bus Drivers, School Do

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

Other Job Titles Bus Drivers, School May Have

Bus Driver, School Bus Driver, Shuttle Bus Driver, Special Education Bus Driver

Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

  • 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.
  • Comply with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.
  • Drive gasoline, diesel, or electrically powered multi-passenger vehicles to transport students between neighborhoods, schools, and school activities.
  • Escort small children across roads and highways.
  • Follow safety rules as students board and exit buses or cross streets near bus stops.

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