Bus Drivers, School
SOC Code: 53-3051 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Drive a school bus to transport students. Ensure adherence to safety rules. May assist students in boarding or exiting.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Bus Drivers, School. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ames, IA | $35,880 | $50,274 | $64,688 | $79,082 |
| East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $37,149 | $49,358 | $61,547 | $73,757 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $41,787 | $52,416 | $63,045 | $73,674 |
| Valdosta, GA | $28,330 | $43,035 | $57,762 | $72,467 |
| Minot, ND | $43,368 | $52,874 | $62,379 | $71,885 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $55,557 | $60,861 | $66,144 | $71,448 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $54,434 | $59,862 | $65,291 | $70,720 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $56,222 | $60,798 | $65,374 | $69,950 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $56,701 | $60,611 | $64,542 | $68,453 |
| Syracuse, NY | $46,384 | $53,685 | $60,965 | $68,266 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Thinking | 3.4 | |
| Active Listening | 3.4 | |
| Monitoring | 3.4 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.2 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.1 | |
| Speaking | 3.1 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.0 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.0 | |
| Coordination | 3.0 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 4.5 |
| Public Safety and Security | 4.0 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.9 |
| English Language | 3.7 |
| Mechanical | 3.2 |
| Law and Government | 3.1 |
| Geography | 3.0 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 2.7 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 59.3% |
| Less than high school | 37.3% |
| Some college | 3.5% |
Typical Tasks
- 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.
- Comply with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.
- Drive gasoline, diesel, or electrically powered multi-passenger vehicles to transport students between neighborhoods, schools, and school activities.
- Follow safety rules as students board and exit buses or cross streets near bus stops.
- Keep bus interiors clean for students.
- Maintain knowledge of first-aid procedures.
- Maintain order among students during trips to ensure safety.
- Pick up and drop off students at regularly scheduled neighborhood locations, following strict time schedules.
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