Career overview

Bus Drivers, School

O*NET-SOC 53-3051.00

Median pay / yr$47,040

OutlookBelow Average

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

What it takes

The skills, knowledge, and credentials employers look for in Bus Drivers, School.

Active ListeningGiving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Critical ThinkingUsing logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
MonitoringMonitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Social PerceptivenessBeing aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Operations MonitoringWatching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

TransportationKnowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Customer and Personal ServiceKnowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Public Safety and SecurityKnowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
English LanguageKnowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
MechanicalKnowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

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