School Bus Driver

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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

⏱️ 6–12 MONTH TRAINING

📈 1% JOB GROWTH

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What You’ll Do

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

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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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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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

Deep Dive

School Bus Driver

Explore career pathways, key skills, and what each role has to offer.

Pathways to this Career

Learn about the education and training paths that can lead to this career — and what to expect from each one.

Associate's Degree

An associate's degree typically provides graduates with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in the graduate's industry, or serves as a stepping stone towards further education.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 2-3 years

Vocational School

A vocational school typically equips students with specialized skills and practical training in specific trades or occupations, enhancing their employability and providing direct pathways to relevant careers.

🎓 Skills-Focused

⏱️ FINISH IN 6 months - 2 years

Bachelor's Degree

A bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 4-5+ years