Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

At a glance

  • Median Salary
    $39,945
  • Local Jobs
    211
  • Entry-Level Education
    High School
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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.
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By the Numbers

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 a Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity career?

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.

Educational Programs

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