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Career Details : Bus Drivers, School

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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.

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. For example, a drywall installer might benefit from experience installing drywall, but an inexperienced person could still learn to be an installer with little difficulty.

Education

These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed.

Training

Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.

Tasks

  • Reports delays or accidents.
  • Maintains order among pupils during trip.
  • Drives bus to transport pupils over specified routes.
  • Complies with local traffic regulations.
  • Inspects bus and checks gas, oil, and water levels.
  • Makes minor repairs to bus.
  • Regulates heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.

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    • Responsible for Others' Health & Safety
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