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Drive bus or motor coach, including regular route operations, charters, and private carriage. May assist passengers with baggage. May collect fares or tickets.
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Drive bus or motor coach, including regular route operations, charters, and private carriage. May assist passengers with baggage. May collect fares or tickets.
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
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Current Available Jobs
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Projected job openings through 2030
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Job Titles
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
JOB TITLE
Junior Transit Driver
Skill Level
Entry
JOB TITLE
Experienced Transit Driver
Skill Level
Mid
JOB TITLE
Senior Driver
Skill Level
Advanced
Supporting Programs
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
Top Expected Tasks
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
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.
Park vehicles at loading areas so that passengers can board.
Inspect vehicles and check gas, oil, and water levels prior to departure.
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.
Handle passenger emergencies or disruptions.
Report delays or accidents.
Advise passengers to be seated and orderly while on vehicles.
Read maps to plan bus routes.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
KNOWLEDGE
Transportation
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Public Safety and Security
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Law and Government
SKILL
Operation and Control
SKILL
Operations Monitoring
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Service Orientation
ABILITY
Far Vision
ABILITY
Control Precision
ABILITY
Depth Perception
ABILITY
Multilimb Coordination
ABILITY
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