Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

At a Glance

Median Salary
$39,945

Local Jobs
211

Entry-Level Education
High School

Occupation Profile

Drive vehicles over specified routes or to specified destinations according to time schedules, complying with traffic regulations to ensure that passengers have a smooth and safe ride.

By The Numbers

Median Annual Earnings

$39,945

Median Annual Earnings are the midpoint earned by 50 percent of workers who are the lowest paid and 50 percent of workers who are the highest paid in a particular occupation

Local Jobs

211

Jobs are any position in which a worker provides labor in exchange for monetary compensation (note: one individual may hold multiple jobs)

Entry-Level Education

High School

This is the most common education level requested in entry-level job listings.

Daily Tasks

Drive vehicles over specified routes or to specified destinations according to time schedules, complying with traffic regulations to ensure that passengers have a smooth and safe ride.
Inspect vehicles and check gas, oil, and water levels prior to departure.
Park vehicles at loading areas so that passengers can board.
Announce stops to passengers.
Assist passengers, such as elderly or disabled individuals, on and off bus, ensure they are seated properly, help carry baggage, and answer questions about bus schedules or routes.
Collect tickets or cash fares from passengers.
Report delays or accidents.
Handle passenger emergencies or disruptions.
Advise passengers to be seated and orderly while on vehicles.
Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.
Record information, such as cash receipts and ticket fares, and maintain log book.
Maintain cleanliness of bus or motor coach.

Occupational Skills

What skills are necessary for Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity?

Hard Skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English)
Bus Driving
Electron Capture Detector
Global Positioning Systems
Groundskeeping
Head Start (Education Program)
Mowing
Pre-Trip And Post-Trip Vehicle Inspections
Safety Training
Supply And Demand

Soft Skills

Arithmetic
Cleanliness
Coaching
Communications
Customer Service
Good Driving Record
Mentorship
Multilingualism
Operations
Valid Driver's License

Hard skills are specific, learnable, measurable, often industry- or occupation-specific abilities related to a position.

Soft skills can be self-taught and usually do not necessitate a certain completed level of education. They are essential in many industries and occupations.

Education Programs

Del Mar College