Bus Drivers, School or Special Client

All About School or Special Client Bus Drivers

School or Special Client Bus Driver Definition Transport students or special clients, such as the elderly or persons with disabilities. Ensure adherence to safety rules. May assist passengers in boarding or exiting.

Life As a School or Special Client Bus Driver:
What Do They Do?

• Maintain order among pupils during trips to ensure safety.
• Keep bus interiors clean for passengers.
• Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilation systems for passenger comfort.
• Read maps and follow written and verbal geographic directions.
• Escort small children across roads and highways.
• Comply with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.

Skills Needed to be a School or Special Client Bus Driver

When polled, School or Special Client Bus Drivers say the following skills are most frequently used in their jobs:

Operation and Control
:
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

Judgment and Decision Making
:
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Active Listening
:
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking
:
Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Critical Thinking
:
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Monitoring
:
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Types of School or Special Client Bus Driver

• Special Needs Bus Driver
• School Bus Driver/Teacher Assistant
• Bus Driver
• Van Driver
• CDL Driver (Commercial Drivers License Driver)

Is There Going to be Demand for School or Special Client Bus Drivers?

In 2016, there was an estimated number of 507,900 jobs in the United States for School or Special Client Bus Driver. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 5.4% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 27,300 new jobs for School or Special Client Bus Driver by 2026. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 64,900 job openings in this field each year.

The states with the most job growth for School or Special Client Bus Driver are Colorado, Washington, and Hawaii
. Watch out if you plan on working in New Jersey, Maine, or Wyoming
. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

School or Special Client Bus Driver Average Salary

School or Special Client Bus Drivers make between $19,000 and $49,430 a year.

School or Special Client Bus Drivers who work in Alaska, District of Columbia, or Washington
, make the highest salaries.

What Tools do School or Special Client Bus Drivers Use?

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many School or Special Client Bus Drivers:

• Microsoft Windows
• Microsoft Map Point
• AOL Map Quest

How do I Become a School or Special Client Bus Driver?

Learn what School or Special Client Bus Driver education requirements there are.

Where do School or Special Client Bus Drivers Work?

Below are examples of industries where School or Special Client Bus Drivers work:

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