School Bus Driver
Transport elementary, middle, and high school students to and from school.
4%
35%
61%
National data for bus drivers (SOC 53-3020).
$13,900
$24,330
$36,710
$6.68
$11.70
$17.65
Based on Nebraska Wage Figures

Education

  • complete a high school diploma or GED;
  • complete driving instruction;
  • have a commercial driver's license (CDL); and
  • pass a background check.
  • Hours

  • May work full time or part time.
  • May work split shifts. For example, they might work from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., with time off in between.
  • Work only when schools are in session.
  • Generally work a set schedule.
  • School Bus Drivers will:
  • Usually drive the same routes every day
  • Frequently deal with students and teachers
  • Sit for long periods of time
  • School Bus Drivers frequently:
  • Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
  • Sit for long periods of time.
  • Repeat the same motions.
  • It is important that School Bus Drivers be able to:
  • Determine the distance between objects.
  • See details of objects whether they are nearby or far away.
  • React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet.
  • Choose quickly and correctly among various movements when responding to different signals.
  • Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place.
  • Adjust body movements or equipment controls to keep pace with speed changes of moving objects.
  • Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
  • Understand the speech of another person.
  • While looking forward, see objects or movements that are off to the side.
  • Determine from which direction a sound came.
  • Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
  • See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.
  • See objects in very bright or very low light.
  • Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.
  • Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.
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