53-3051.00

Bus Drivers, School

Drive a school bus to transport students. Ensure adherence to safety rules. May assist students in boarding or exiting.

Career Cluster:Supply Chain & Transportation
Job Family:Transportation and Material Moving
Job Zone:Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
Industry:Transportation and Warehousing
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Technology Tools

Microsoft Windows

Key Tasks

  • Comply with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.
  • Follow safety rules as students board and exit buses or cross streets near bus stops.
  • Check the condition of a vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order.
  • Report any bus malfunctions or needed repairs.
  • Pick up and drop off students at regularly scheduled neighborhood locations, following strict time schedules.
  • Escort small children across roads and highways.
  • Drive gasoline, diesel, or electrically powered multi-passenger vehicles to transport students between neighborhoods, schools, and school activities.
  • Maintain order among students during trips to ensure safety.
  • Prepare and submit reports that may include the number of students or trips, hours worked, mileage, or fuel consumption.
  • Maintain knowledge of first-aid procedures.
  • Record bus routes.
  • Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations, using telephones or mobile two-way radios.
  • Keep bus interiors clean for students.
  • Read maps and follow written and verbal geographic directions.
  • Make minor repairs to vehicles.
  • Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilation systems for student comfort.
  • Report delinquent student behaviors to school administration.

Skills

Active Listening
60%
Monitoring
60%
Critical Thinking
60%
Social Perceptiveness
56%
Speaking
53%
Operations Monitoring
53%
Coordination
50%
Reading Comprehension
50%
Service Orientation
50%
Operation and Control
47%
Time Management
47%
Judgment and Decision Making
47%
Writing
41%
Active Learning
38%
Instructing
35%
Troubleshooting
35%
Persuasion
35%
Complex Problem Solving
35%
Learning Strategies
35%
Negotiation
31%
Quality Control Analysis
31%
Management of Personnel Resources
25%
Systems Analysis
22%
Mathematics
19%
Systems Evaluation
19%
Repairing
13%
Equipment Maintenance
13%
Management of Material Resources
6%
Management of Financial Resources
6%
Technology Design
6%
Installation
3%
Equipment Selection
3%
Operations Analysis
3%
Science
0%
Programming
0%

Knowledge

Transportation
89%
Public Safety and Security
74%
Customer and Personal Service
74%
English Language
67%
Mechanical
56%
Law and Government
54%
Geography
50%
Personnel and Human Resources
42%
Psychology
41%
Education and Training
37%
Administration and Management
37%
Communications and Media
32%
Sociology and Anthropology
29%
Telecommunications
29%
Mathematics
27%
Medicine and Dentistry
26%
Computers and Electronics
25%
Therapy and Counseling
23%
Philosophy and Theology
17%
Administrative
15%
Foreign Language
12%
Production and Processing
10%
History and Archeology
9%
Sales and Marketing
9%
Chemistry
9%
Physics
9%
Engineering and Technology
5%
Economics and Accounting
5%
Biology
4%
Design
2%
Fine Arts
0%
Food Production
0%
Building and Construction
0%

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Abilities

Far Vision
75%
Near Vision
69%
Reaction Time
63%
Problem Sensitivity
63%
Speech Recognition
63%
Depth Perception
63%
Peripheral Vision
60%
Multilimb Coordination
60%
Control Precision
60%
Auditory Attention
56%
Oral Comprehension
56%
Spatial Orientation
56%
Speech Clarity
56%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
53%
Oral Expression
53%
Time Sharing
53%
Information Ordering
53%
Selective Attention
53%
Rate Control
53%
Response Orientation
53%
Visual Color Discrimination
53%
Deductive Reasoning
50%
Perceptual Speed
47%
Hearing Sensitivity
47%
Inductive Reasoning
47%
Manual Dexterity
47%
Flexibility of Closure
44%
Glare Sensitivity
44%
Written Comprehension
44%
Written Expression
44%
Speed of Closure
44%
Visualization
41%
Night Vision
41%
Sound Localization
41%
Category Flexibility
38%
Trunk Strength
38%
Wrist-Finger Speed
38%
Memorization
35%
Number Facility
31%
Originality
31%
Fluency of Ideas
31%
Finger Dexterity
31%
Dynamic Strength
31%
Extent Flexibility
28%
Static Strength
28%
Gross Body Coordination
28%
Stamina
25%
Mathematical Reasoning
22%
Gross Body Equilibrium
22%
Explosive Strength
19%
Speed of Limb Movement
19%
Dynamic Flexibility
10%

Work Activities

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
83%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
80%
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
76%
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
76%
Getting Information
73%
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
69%
Assisting and Caring for Others
68%
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
64%
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
63%
Documenting/Recording Information
63%
Scheduling Work and Activities
58%
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
58%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
52%
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
52%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
52%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
51%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
51%
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
48%
Processing Information
48%
Training and Teaching Others
47%
Controlling Machines and Processes
45%
Thinking Creatively
44%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
44%
Analyzing Data or Information
42%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
38%
Performing General Physical Activities
38%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
38%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
37%
Developing and Building Teams
34%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
31%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
31%
Handling and Moving Objects
29%
Coaching and Developing Others
29%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
29%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
24%
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
23%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
22%
Staffing Organizational Units
22%
Working with Computers
21%
Performing Administrative Activities
17%
Selling or Influencing Others
8%

Work Context

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment

How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or operate enclosed equipment (like a car)?

96%

Frequency of Decision Making

How often is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?

88%

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

85%

Contact With Others

How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

82%

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

82%

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

78%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

78%

Freedom to Make Decisions

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

75%

Physical Proximity

To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks physically close to other people?

75%

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions

How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?

73%

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable

How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

72%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

71%

Time Pressure

How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

69%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?

67%

Consequence of Error

How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not easily correctable?

63%

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?

63%

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

62%

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?

61%

Deal With External Customers or the Public in General

How important is it to deal with external customers (as in retail sales) or the public in general (as in police work) in this job?

58%

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

58%

Exposed to Contaminants

How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?

53%

Conflict Situations

How frequently are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

50%

Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People

How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

44%

Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities

How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?

42%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

42%

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

41%

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working in an environment that is not environmentally controlled (like a warehouse without air conditioning)?

39%

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

How important are continuous, repetitive, physical activities (like key entry) or mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger) to performing this job?

38%

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

38%

E-Mail

How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?

33%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

33%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

33%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

31%

Exposed to Disease or Infections

How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

29%

Outdoors, Under Cover

How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (like in an open shed)?

28%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

24%

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

23%

In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment

How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or operating equipment (like a tractor)?

22%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

21%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

20%

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (like operating a jackhammer or earth moving equipment)?

20%

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

20%

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

19%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

17%

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?

17%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

16%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

16%

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

How often does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats or life-jackets?

16%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

15%

Level of Competition

To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

15%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

15%

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

How often does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

14%

Public Speaking

How frequently does your job require public speaking (one speaker with an audience)?

12%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?

12%

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

11%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc.?

7%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

4%

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

59%

Less than high school diploma

37%

Post-secondary certificate

3%

Interests

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, t

77

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or hum

60

Social

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

56

Enterprising

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertis

19

Investigative

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the f

10

Artistic

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts,

4

Work Styles

Cautiousness
93%
Dependability
88%
Integrity
75%
Attention to Detail
68%
Cooperation
66%
Self-Control
65%
Stress Tolerance
61%
Empathy
55%
Social Orientation
50%
Sincerity
48%
Optimism
47%
Perseverance
46%
Self-Confidence
29%
Adaptability
28%
Humility
27%
Achievement Orientation
24%
Initiative
16%
Leadership Orientation
2%

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