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Career Details : Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

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Description

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

Experience

No previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, a person can become a general office clerk even if he/she has never worked in an office before.

Education

These occupations may require a high school diploma or GED certificate. Some may require a formal training course to obtain a license.

Training

Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few days to a few months of training. Usually, an experienced worker could show you how to do the job.

Tasks

  • Parks vehicle at loading area for passengers to board.
  • Regulates heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.
  • Records cash receipts and ticket fares.
  • Advises passengers to be seated and orderly while on vehicle.
  • Reports delays or accidents.
  • Assists passengers with baggage and collects tickets or cash fares.
  • Drives vehicle over specified route or to specified destination according to time schedule to transport passengers, complying with traffic regulations.
  • Makes minor repairs to vehicle and changes tires.
  • Inspects vehicle, and checks gas, oil, and water before departure.
  • Loads and unloads baggage in baggage compartment.

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    • Consequence of Error
    • Responsible for Others' Health & Safety
    • Job-Required Social Interaction
    • Provide a Service to Others
    • Sitting
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