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School or Special Client Bus Driver

What Do School or Special Client Bus Driver Do?

Occupation Description Transport students or special clients, such as the elderly or persons with disabilities. Ensure adherence to safety rules. May assist passengers in boarding or exiting.

School or Special Client Bus Driver Responsibilities

  • Keep bus interiors clean for passengers.
  • Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations, using telephones or mobile two-way radios.
  • Comply with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.
  • Make minor repairs to vehicles.
  • Maintain knowledge of first-aid procedures.
  • Check the condition of a vehicle’s tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order.

School or Special Client Bus Driver Needed Skills

When polled, School or Special Client Bus Drivers say the following skills are most frequently used in their jobs:

Operation and Control: Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Active Listening: Giving 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.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Types of School or Special Client Bus Driver Jobs

  • Driver
  • Bus Driver
  • Bus Driver/Monitor
  • School Bus Driver/Custodian
  • Special Education Bus Driver

Is There Going to be Demand for School or Special Client Bus Drivers?

There were about 507,900 jobs for School or Special Client Bus Driver in 2016 (in the United States). New jobs are being produced at a rate of 5.4% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 27,300 new jobs for School or Special Client Bus Driver by 2026. The BLS estimates 64,900 yearly job openings in this field.

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The states with the most job growth for School or Special Client Bus Driver are Colorado, Washington, and Hawaii. Watch out if you plan on working in New Jersey, Maine, or Wyoming. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

What is the Average Salary of a School or Special Client Bus Driver

The salary for School or Special Client Bus Drivers ranges between about $19,000 and $49,430 a year.

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School or Special Client Bus Drivers who work in Alaska, District of Columbia, or Washington, make the highest salaries.

How much do School or Special Client Bus Drivers make in each U.S. state?

State Annual Mean Salary
Alabama $18,720
Alaska $43,930
Arizona $30,730
Arkansas $21,880
California $38,830
Colorado $35,010
Connecticut $38,380
Delaware $35,730
District of Columbia $44,830
Florida $28,700
Georgia $28,670
Hawaii $39,330
Idaho $28,830
Illinois $36,220
Indiana $29,860
Iowa $37,920
Kansas $29,290
Kentucky $34,620
Louisiana $22,680
Maine $35,430
Maryland $38,840
Massachusetts $40,130
Michigan $34,120
Minnesota $35,650
Mississippi $21,520
Missouri $30,410
Montana $30,840
Nebraska $33,400
Nevada $37,980
New Hampshire $34,200
New Jersey $37,970
New Mexico $24,470
New York $41,840
North Carolina $27,530
North Dakota $42,830
Ohio $35,050
Oklahoma $23,670
Oregon $34,650
Pennsylvania $30,720
Rhode Island $39,530
South Carolina $24,400
South Dakota $30,490
Tennessee $27,880
Texas $28,550
Utah $39,800
Vermont $38,150
Virginia $31,410
Washington $41,570
West Virginia $25,910
Wisconsin $33,810
Wyoming $36,830

Tools & Technologies Used by School or Special Client Bus Drivers

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many School or Special Client Bus Drivers:

  • Web browser software
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Microsoft MapPoint
  • AOL MapQuest

Becoming a School or Special Client Bus Driver

Are there School or Special Client Bus Drivers education requirements?

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How Long Does it Take to Become a School or Special Client Bus Driver?

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School or Special Client Bus Drivers Sector

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