Bus drivers, school

Pay

Getting in

Typical entry education

High school diploma or equivalent

On-the-job training

Short-term on-the-job training

Prior experience

None

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What the work is like

Core 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.
• Escort small children across roads and highways.
• 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.

Also called: Bus Drive Coordinator · Bus Driver Route Coordinator · CDL Bus Driver (Commercial Driver's License Bus Driver) · Public School Bus Driver · School Bus Driver · School Van Driver · Shuttle Bus Driver · SPED Bus Driver (Special Education Bus Driver)

Outlook and AI

Bus drivers, school held 396,800 jobs in 2025. BLS projects 399,700 by 2035 (+1%, little or no change; all jobs: +3.5%).

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