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CAREER PROFILE

School Bus Drivers

School bus drivers play an important role in helping students get to school and back home safely. The work involves driving a bus on set routes, watching carefully as children get on and off, and making sure they cross the street safely when the bus is stopped. This career calls for patience, good communication, and strong safety habits. It also connects to English and mechanics, since drivers must follow directions and understand how vehicles work.

EDUCATION ROUTEMultiple pathways
WORK STYLEVaries by role
CAREER FIELDTransportation, Distribution and Logistics

HOW TO GET THERE

Typical pathway

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THE WORK

What you may do

Legacy duties

  • Drive school buses to transport children between school and home or on excursions
  • Ensure children's safety when boarding and leaving buses and crossing street while bus is stopped.

SKILLS TO BUILD

Skills used in this Career

Dealing with the PublicSafety ProceduresTaking Directions

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