Bus Driver Jobs

If you’re a good driver and have the ability to stay calm at the wheel, you might be interested in becoming a bus driver. Bus driver jobs are enjoying something of a boom, mainly because more people are choosing to live in the suburbs and need transportation to commute to school or college. Also, as private motorists are urged to opt for public transport for environmental reasons, additional bus driver jobs will be created.

There is more to being a bus driver than having the driving skills to handle a larger vehicle. People in bus driver jobs need to be able to keep calm because driving in heavy or fast-moving traffic can be stressful. Good customer service skills are essential for dealing with large numbers of people in a courteous way. If you’d like to be considered for driver training, you will need to be physically fit with good eyesight and hearing. Many bus companies prefer to employ high school graduates, and will often set an entry test to ensure candidates can follow complex bus schedules.

People in bus driver jobs need to hold a commercial driver’s licence, sometimes obtained after taking part in the training course operated by bus companies. These courses, typically running from two to eight weeks, also include classroom instruction on safe driving practise, safety regulations and driving regulations.

Whether you’re looking for a full time career or more flexible, part-time work, you should be able to find as suitable opening. School bus driver jobs are a good choice for someone who wants to work fewer hours, as they are usually part time. Other options include becoming a coach driver, a bus driver job often found in the tourism industry. This is a good career choice for someone with good customer service skills who enjoys travel and long distance driving.

A transit or inter-city bus driver would expect to earn around $17 per hour, whilst school bus drivers earn around $14 per hour.