Bus Drivers, School
Drive a school bus to transport students. Ensure adherence to safety rules. May assist students in boarding or exiting.
Tasks Include:
- 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.
- Keep bus interiors clean for students.
- Maintain knowledge of first-aid procedures.
- Maintain order among students during trips to ensure safety.
- Make minor repairs to vehicles.
- Pick up and drop off students at regularly scheduled neighborhood locations, following strict time schedules.
- Prepare and submit reports that may include the number of students or trips, hours worked, mileage, or fuel consumption.
- Read maps and follow written and verbal geographic directions.
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The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)
Projections Quick View:
Virginia: No Data
National: +1.0%
Education
High School Diploma
Job Zone:
Two: Some Preparation Needed
Income Range:
Moderately High ($36,000 - $49,999)
Median Earnings:
National
$45,660.00
State
$46,320.00
Regional
Bus Drivers, School
Description
| Career Cluster: | Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics
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Drive a school bus to transport students. Ensure adherence to safety rules. May assist students in boarding or exiting.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet291)
Bus Drivers, School
Tasks
Tasks Include:
- 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.
- Keep bus interiors clean for students.
- Maintain knowledge of first-aid procedures.
- Maintain order among students during trips to ensure safety.
- Make minor repairs to vehicles.
- Pick up and drop off students at regularly scheduled neighborhood locations, following strict time schedules.
- Prepare and submit reports that may include the number of students or trips, hours worked, mileage, or fuel consumption.
- Read maps and follow written and verbal geographic directions.
- Record bus routes.
- Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilation systems for student comfort.
- Report any bus malfunctions or needed repairs.
- Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations, using telephones or mobile two-way radios.
- Report delinquent student behaviors to school administration.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet291)
Bus Drivers, School
Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
- Overall Experience
- Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
- Job Training
- Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
- Examples
- These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include orderlies, counter and rental clerks, customer service representatives, security guards, upholsterers, tellers, and dental laboratory technicians.
- Education
- These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet291)
Bus Drivers, School
Earnings Benefits*
| Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $27,380.00 | $45,660.00 | $52,900.00 |
| Virginia | $31,400.00 | $46,320.00 | $51,870.00 |
| Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
| Alexandria/Arlington | $49,330.00 | $62,420.00 | $70,290.00 |
| Bay Consortium | $36,800.00 | $51,310.00 | $61,960.00 |
| Capital Region Workforce Partnership | $33,690.00 | $45,720.00 | $46,150.00 |
| Central VA/Region2000 | $31,310.00 | $39,210.00 | $48,480.00 |
| Crater Area | $33,400.00 | $38,410.00 | $48,680.00 |
| Greater Peninsula | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Hampton Roads | $34,290.00 | $42,070.00 | $47,890.00 |
| New River/Mt. Rogers | $28,730.00 | $42,540.00 | $49,630.00 |
| Northern Virginia | $43,200.00 | $51,870.00 | $59,620.00 |
| Piedmont Workforce | $38,310.00 | $48,920.00 | $55,650.00 |
| Shenandoah Valley | $32,060.00 | $43,620.00 | $49,130.00 |
| South Central | $31,100.00 | $36,520.00 | $46,010.00 |
| Southwestern Virginia | $31,420.00 | $40,130.00 | $49,000.00 |
| West Piedmont | $34,810.00 | $40,590.00 | $51,210.00 |
| Western Virginia | $30,780.00 | $38,230.00 | $42,780.00 |
* Earnings Calculations:
Regional Earnings:
Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.
National and State Earnings:
Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)
Bus Drivers, School
Employment Projections
USA: 2023-2033
Virginia: 2022-2032
Regions: 2020-2030
| Current | Projected | % Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 365,300 | 368,900 | +1.0% |
| Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Region | Current* | Projected | % Change |
| Alexandria/Arlington | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Bay Consortium | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Capital Region Workforce Partnership | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Central VA/Region2000 | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Crater Area | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Greater Peninsula | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Hampton Roads | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| New River/Mt. Rogers | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Northern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Piedmont Workforce | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Shenandoah Valley | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| South Central | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Southwestern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| West Piedmont | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Western Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)
Bus Drivers, School
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