Bus driver

The main responsibility of a Bus Driver is to get passengers to their destinations safely and on time. To this end, they frequently perform the following Bus Driver duties:

• Conducting pre- and post-route inspections of vehicles
• Following traffic laws and employer safety rules while driving
• Collecting fares from passengers
• Assisting passengers who need help getting on and off the bus
• Remaining in communication with dispatch throughout a shift
• Completing paperwork to report accidents, vehicle problems and other issues
• Cleaning the bus interior as needed
• Answering questions about bus routes, transfers, stops and faresFamiliarity with the parts and systems of buses
• Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations
• Safe driving record
• Active listening skills to hear instructions from dispatch
• Observation skills to identify problems with vehicles
• Memorization skills to learn and recall routes
• Basic math skills to calculate fares and collect payments