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Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2004-05 | All Occupations

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Motor vehicle operators

  • Bus drivers
    • Opportunities should be good, particularly for schoolbus driver jobs.
    • A commercial driver’s license is required to operate a bus.
    • Work schedules vary considerably among various types of bus drivers.
    • Bus drivers must possess strong customer service skills, including communication skills and the ability to manage large groups of people with varying needs.
  • Taxi drivers and chauffeurs
    • Taxi drivers and chauffeurs may work any schedule, including full-time, part-time, night, evening, and weekend work.
    • Many taxi drivers and chauffeurs like the independent, unsupervised work of driving their automobile.
    • Local governments set license standards that include minimum qualifications for driving experience and training; many taxi and limousine companies set higher standards.
    • Job opportunities will be good because of the need to replace the many people who work in this occupation for short periods and then leave.
  • Truck drivers and driver/sales workers
    • Job opportunities should be favorable.
    • Competition is expected for jobs offering the highest earnings or most favorable work schedules.
    • A commercial driver’s license is required to operate most larger trucks.
  • Motor vehicle operators, all other

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