Bus Drivers, School
Transportation and Material Moving
Students are picked up and dropped off at neighborhood stops on a strict timetable, then taken between school and activities. Safety rules cover boarding, exiting, and street crossings, and order on the bus is kept so riders stay safe. Tires, brakes, wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety gear are checked before leaving, and problems are reported. Traffic laws apply the whole trip, and reports may cover student counts, trips, hours, mileage, or fuel. It suits people who like a repeating route, watching over a group of children, and holding to safety rules while keeping to the clock.
Typical education: High School Diploma or GED
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$47'920
Median Wage Market Position
$47'920
What you might do
- Drive a school bus on the daily route
- Pick up and drop off students at neighborhood stops
- Watch students board, exit, and cross the street
- Check tires, brakes, lights, and safety gear
- Keep order on the bus so riders stay safe
- Report bus problems and file trip paperwork
Skills that matter
- Guiding students as they board and exit
- Enforcing safety near bus-stop crossings
- Checking tires, brakes, and safety equipment
- Holding to strict neighborhood pickup times
- Keeping order among students on the ride
- Filing reports on trips, mileage, and fuel
AI & the future of this role
Student safety, behavior management, and strict regulations keep a responsible adult on board essential. Navigation aids may assist, yet liability and in-person supervision are likely to protect employment over the next decade.
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