What it pays
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Half of all Bus Drivers, School in the U.S. earn more than $47,920 a year — the middle 80% land between $29,240 and $65,730. About 402,930 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Bus Drivers, School”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Plant and machine operators and assemblers earn about ₹17,329 a month on average — around ₹2.1 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$47,920typical pay / year
402,930people in this work
$65,730+top 10% earn
₹2.1 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Test yourself →The work, task by task
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Keeping the record1
Record bus routes.
+Log today’s bus run 72A: record start and end times, exact route taken including detours on Oak Street,…
Record bus routes.
+Log today’s bus run 72A: record start and end times, exact route taken including detours on Oak Street, passenger counts per stop, and any incidents, then save the route record under June 17 shift for depot review.
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Move3
Follow traffic regulations
+Confirm compliance with traffic regulations for the 07:30 inbound run: list applicable speed limits, level…
Follow traffic regulations
+Confirm compliance with traffic regulations for the 07:30 inbound run: list applicable speed limits, level crossing procedures followed, signal checks performed, and note any regulator communications during the run for the safety file.
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Assist students in boarding or exiting
+Assist students at Lincoln Primary on arrival: supervise orderly boarding and alighting at the curb, check…
Assist students in boarding or exiting
+Assist students at Lincoln Primary on arrival: supervise orderly boarding and alighting at the curb, check seatbelts for younger pupils, note any mobility needs, and record any assistance provided in the student assistance log.
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Drive a school bus to transport students
+Drive the morning school service from Depot 5 to Westview School: follow the scheduled stops, maintain posted…
Drive a school bus to transport students
+Drive the morning school service from Depot 5 to Westview School: follow the scheduled stops, maintain posted speeds, enforce seat rules, communicate delays to the school office, and complete the trip sheet on arrival.
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Coordinate1
Schedule and assign drivers for field trips
+Create the field trip roster for Friday’s school excursion: assign three drivers to routes A, B, C with start…
Schedule and assign drivers for field trips
+Create the field trip roster for Friday’s school excursion: assign three drivers to routes A, B, C with start times, contact numbers, and planned breaks, confirm vehicle availability, and circulate the roster to the schools and depot.
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Fixing1
Check vehicle condition (tires, brakes, lights, etc.)
+Carry out the pre-shift vehicle check on Coach 12: inspect tyres, brakes, lights, fluid levels and emergency…
Check vehicle condition (tires, brakes, lights, etc.)
+Carry out the pre-shift vehicle check on Coach 12: inspect tyres, brakes, lights, fluid levels and emergency equipment, record any defects in the maintenance log, and tag the vehicle unfit if defects are safety-critical.
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The daily work14
Prepare and submit reports that may include the number of students or trips, hours worked, mileage, or fuel consumption.
+Prepare the weekly duty report showing trips run, student counts per trip, hours on duty, mileage and fuel…
Prepare and submit reports that may include the number of students or trips, hours worked, mileage, or fuel consumption.
+Prepare the weekly duty report showing trips run, student counts per trip, hours on duty, mileage and fuel used, check entries against the logbook and submit to Operations by Monday 09:00 ensuring totals reconcile with the odometer readings.
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Maintain knowledge of first-aid procedures.
+Refresh my certified first-aid record, review the latest CPR and bleeding-control procedure notes, confirm…
Maintain knowledge of first-aid procedures.
+Refresh my certified first-aid record, review the latest CPR and bleeding-control procedure notes, confirm renewal requirements, and upload proof of completion to Employee Health before the end of this month.
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Keep bus interiors clean for students.
+Log today’s interior checklist: vacuum passenger areas, wipe handrails and seat surfaces, remove rubbish and…
Keep bus interiors clean for students.
+Log today’s interior checklist: vacuum passenger areas, wipe handrails and seat surfaces, remove rubbish and note any damage, then send the completed cleanliness report and photos to Depot Maintenance before shift handover.
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Read maps and follow written and verbal geographic directions.
+Study the route map and written directions for the school run, memorise turn-by-turn points and known…
Read maps and follow written and verbal geographic directions.
+Study the route map and written directions for the school run, memorise turn-by-turn points and known hotspots, print a copy of the route notes and upload a confirmed ETA to Control before departure.
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Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilation systems for student comfort.
+Check and adjust carriage heating, lighting and ventilation before the first student pickup, record settings…
Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilation systems for student comfort.
+Check and adjust carriage heating, lighting and ventilation before the first student pickup, record settings and any faults in the comfort log, and notify Facilities immediately if any system fails to maintain a comfortable temperature.
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Report delinquent student behaviors to school administration.
+Write a factual incident note about the three students who refused to follow seat rules today, include times,…
Report delinquent student behaviors to school administration.
+Write a factual incident note about the three students who refused to follow seat rules today, include times, actions taken on board, witness names and any property damage, then send it to the school principal and Operations by close of shift.
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Effective perception of transport environment
+Scan the platform and approach for any obstructions, vulnerable road users, signal indications, and unusual…
Effective perception of transport environment
+Scan the platform and approach for any obstructions, vulnerable road users, signal indications, and unusual vehicle noises; call out what you see to the guard and control room, note exact locations and times, and slow to sighting speed if anything reduces safe stopping distance.
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Apply conflict management
+Move to the vestibule or step forward where passengers can see you, use a calm firm tone to name the…
Apply conflict management
+Move to the vestibule or step forward where passengers can see you, use a calm firm tone to name the behaviour, give a single clear instruction and the safety reason, offer one short consequence and one brief chance to comply, then radio the guard and control if the situation does not de-escalate.
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Escort small children across roads and highways.
+Escort the group of six schoolchildren across the A34 at 08:15, hold traffic at the zebra and the slip lane,…
Escort small children across roads and highways.
+Escort the group of six schoolchildren across the A34 at 08:15, hold traffic at the zebra and the slip lane, keep children between adults, confirm each child’s name to the teacher before crossing and report any stragglers by radio afterward.
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Make minor repairs to vehicles.
+Inspect the cab and the train’s auxiliary systems during the 30‑minute stand, tighten loose handrails,…
Make minor repairs to vehicles.
+Inspect the cab and the train’s auxiliary systems during the 30‑minute stand, tighten loose handrails, replace one burned interior lamp, record parts used and the brief fault note in the shift log before returning to service.
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Ensure adherence to safety rules
+Walk the platform and cab before departure, verify all doors, fire extinguishers and emergency brake handles…
Ensure adherence to safety rules
+Walk the platform and cab before departure, verify all doors, fire extinguishers and emergency brake handles are present and tagged, remind crew of the no‑toleration safety brief and log compliance in the safety register before leaving.
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Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents
+Meet the headteacher and the visiting group at 09:00, explain station safety rules and platform boundaries…
Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents
+Meet the headteacher and the visiting group at 09:00, explain station safety rules and platform boundaries clearly to students and parents, answer their questions about travel times, and email the brief incident-free confirmation to the school by 10:00.
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Monitor completion of daily log books
+Collect completed daily log books from the three drivers at 17:30, check entries for duty start/end times,…
Monitor completion of daily log books
+Collect completed daily log books from the three drivers at 17:30, check entries for duty start/end times, defects and rest breaks, sign off any missing information with the driver and scan the signed pages into the shift archive.
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Road traffic laws
+Review the current road traffic law bulletin, confirm you and oncoming drivers understand level crossing…
Road traffic laws
+Review the current road traffic law bulletin, confirm you and oncoming drivers understand level crossing procedures and speed limits for the route, brief crew on any changes at handover and record the briefing in the safety notes.
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