Usually work a five-day work week, if a local bus driver. This may include weekends.
May work evenings and after midnight, if a local bus driver.
May work split shifts, if working as a local bus driver. For example, they might work from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., with time off in between.
May work any day of the week, including weekends and holidays, if an intercity or charter bus driver.
Often have work schedules that are determined by a pre-arranged tour schedule, if an intercity or charter bus driver.
May work any time of the day or evening, if an intercity or charter bus driver.
May not work more than 60 hours in a seven-day period as a long-distance driver. Drivers must rest eight hours for every ten hours of driving.
May work part time or full time, if a local or intercity bus driver.
BUS DRIVERS will:
Usually wear a uniform
Sit for long periods of time
BUS DRIVERS frequently:
Sit for long periods of time.
Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Repeat the same movements.
It is important that BUS DRIVERS be able to:
See details of objects whether they are nearby or far away.
Determine the distance between objects.
React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet.
Choose quickly and correctly among various movements when responding to different signals.
Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.
See objects in very bright or very low light.
Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place.
While looking forward, see objects or movements that are off to the side.
Adjust vehicle to keep pace with speed changes of moving objects.
Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
Understand the speech of another person.
Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.
See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.
Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects.
Use one or two hands to grasp or move objects.
Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired.
Focus on one source of sound and determine the direction it came from.
