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Bus Drivers

Significant Points

  • Opportunities should be good, particularly for school bus driver jobs; applicants for higher paying public transit bus driver positions may encounter competition.
  • State and Federal governments establish bus driver qualifications and standards, which include a commercial driver's license.
  • 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.

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