Bus Drivers, Transit & Intercity

Also Called: Bus Driver, Bus Operator, Motor Coach Operator, Transit Bus Driver

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$37,630

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Bus Drivers, Transit & Intercity do

Drive bus or motor coach, including regular route operations, charters, and private carriage. May assist passengers with baggage. May collect fares or tickets.

  • 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.
Industry Areas:

Transportation

Training Program Areas:

Heavy Truck Driving • OCT-Only Transportation

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Work Context

  • Spend Time Sitting
  • In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  • Contact With Others
  • Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  • Frequency of Decision Making

Tools

  • Lifts
  • Security cameras
  • Emergency medical services first aid kits
  • Mobile phones
  • Fire extinguishers

Technology

Operating system software
Microsoft Windows
Map creation software
AOL MapQuest
Microsoft MapPoint
Internet browser software
Web browser software

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Operation and Control
  • Operation Monitoring
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Service Orientation

Knowledge

Transportation
movement of people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road
Business
customer service
Safety and Government
public safety and security
law and government
Arts and Humanities
English language

Education

  • 84% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 13% Less than high school diploma
  • 2% Post-secondary certificate

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.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Bus Drivers, Transit & Intercity Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Crane & Tower Operators

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades & Extraction Workers

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

Transportation Engineers

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

  • Atlanta - Job Corps

    Atlanta, Georgia

  • Earle C. Clements - Job Corps

    Morganfield, Kentucky

ACT & College

  • Acadiana Technical College-Lafayette Campus

    Lafayette, LA

  • Albany Technical College

    Albany, GA

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Realistic (Doer)
    • Social (Helper)

Work Styles

  • Dependability
  • Self Control
  • Cooperation
  • Concern for Others
  • Attention to Detail
  • Independence

Values

  • Relationships
  • Support
  • Independence

Abilities

  • Controlled Movement
  • Vision
  • Attention
  • Spatial

This is what Bus Drivers, Transit & Intercity across the country typically make.

$18.09 / hour
$37,630 /year

Entry Level

$28.93 / hour
$60,170 /year

Median Level

$39.74 / hour
$82,660 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

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