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School Bus Driver

School Bus Driver

  • Enjoy a rewarding role ensuring student safety and punctuality every school day.
  • Make a positive impact by safely transporting students to their educational journey.
  • Experience the joy of being a vital part of students' daily routines and adventures.
💰 Earn $49K-$60K
📚 High School Diploma or GED

Overview

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

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Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED

Career Prospects

Good (Increasing by 1-5%)

Training Time

6 months to 1 year

Job Openings

55,100 Annually

Median Earnings

$55,380 in California
$45,660 Nationally

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Day-to-Day

  • 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.

Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

  • Relating with or serving others
  • Working with my hands

You are skilled in 💫

  • Active Listening
  • Monitoring
  • Service Orientation
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Speaking

You value 🙏

  • Having support
  • Having freedom
  • Personal relationships

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School Bus Driver

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