About This Career Path
Drive bus or motor coach, including regular route operations, charters, and private carriage. May assist passengers with baggage. May collect fares or tickets.
Sample Career Roadmap
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
Job Titles
Entry Level
JOB TITLE
Junior Transit Driver
Mid Level
JOB TITLE
Experienced Transit Driver
Expert Level
JOB TITLE
Senior Driver
Degree Recommendations
Vincennes University
ETA International
C1 Truck Driver Training, LLC
Turning Point Education Centers
Truck America Training of KY, LLC
Vincennes University
Indiana CDL training center
Top Expected Tasks
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
01
Drive vehicles over specified routes or to specified destinations according to time schedules, complying with traffic regulations to ensure that passengers have a smooth and safe ride.
02
Park vehicles at loading areas so that passengers can board.
03
Advise passengers to be seated and orderly while on vehicles.
04
Inspect vehicles and check gas, oil, and water levels prior to departure.
05
Assist passengers, such as elderly or disabled individuals, on and off bus, ensure they are seated properly, help carry baggage, and answer questions about bus schedules or routes.
06
Handle passenger emergencies or disruptions.
07
Record information, such as cash receipts and ticket fares, and maintain log book.
08
Collect tickets or cash fares from passengers.
09
Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.
10
Report delays or accidents.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Transportation
KNOWLEDGE
Public Safety and Security
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Psychology
SKILL
Operation and Control
SKILL
Operation Monitoring
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Time Management
SKILL
Speaking
ABILITY
Far Vision
ABILITY
Control Precision
ABILITY
Multilimb Coordination
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Depth Perception
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