What do I need to do to be a school bus driver?

School Bus Driver Requirements:

  1. High school diploma/GED preferred.
  2. CDL license required.
  3. Passenger and school bus endorsement required.
  4. Clean driving record.
  5. Previous experience as a bus driver.
  6. Experience working with children preferred.
  7. Working knowledge of first aid procedures.
  8. Excellent communication skills.

What is the job outlook for a bus driver?

6% (2014)Bus driver / Projected 10-year growth

What does a bus driver do?

Bus Driver Duties & Responsibilities Drive safely along designated routes. Obey traffic laws, safety procedures, and transit regulations. Pick up and drop off passengers at designated locations. Follow a specific timetable while on duty.

Can Class 3 drive bus?

The Class 3C licence will allow the holder to drive all Class 3 vehicles except light goods vehicles, mini vans and small buses. Drivers need to pass only the BTT to convert their foreign driving licence to the Class 3C licence. A Class 3CA licence will also be introduced.

What does it take to become a school bus driver?

All pre-service training must be completed before submitting the application.

  • A current active CDL holder must complete a total of 40 hours consisting of both behind the wheel training and classroom training to be determined by the certified School Bus
  • Non-CDL holders must complete 60 hours of instruction (28 in classroom,32 behind the wheel).

    • What are the requirements to become a school bus driver?

    Must have a commercial driver’s license (CDL)

  • Must be able to speak,read,and understand English
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must have at least 20/40 vision and a 70-degree field of vision in each eye
  • Must have a clean driving record
  • Must have good hearing
  • Must be tested for drugs and alcohol prior to being hired and periodically while hired

    • What makes a good school bus driver?

    Education. Most schools require their bus drivers to have at least a high school diploma or GED.

  • Training. School bus drivers typically complete several months of training.
  • Certifications. School bus drivers must have a commercial driver’s license (CDL).
  • Skills.

    • How can I become a school bus driver?

    Completing high school. Most school bus drivers have at least a high school diploma and all are over the age of 18.

  • Getting a commercial driver’s license.
  • Completing training.
  • Getting hired.
  • Maintain license: Drivers will need to pass physical exams every two years to maintain a license to drive a school bus.