Bus Driver
Driver a bus to transport passengers between locations.
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What's it like to be a Bus Driver?
Bus Drivers are responsible for transporting passengers from one place to another by bus. Bus Drivers typically drive buses along consistent routes, making scheduled stops to pick up and drop off passengers. Some Bus Drivers do long-haul driving from one state to another, picking up and dropping off passengers at singular destinations only. Bus Drivers are responsible for the safety and comfort of the people travelling in their vehicle.
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Tasks and duties
- Checking tickets and transport passes.
- Ensuring the bus does not fill over capacity.
- Helping differently-abled passengers get on or off the bus.
- Driving the route knowledgeably and safely.
- Ensuring travel rules are not broken by passengers on the bus.
- Maintaining and monitoring the vehicle’s parts and fuel level.
How to become a Bus Driver
- Obtain a state-issued unrestricted drivers’ licence, and then apply and qualify for a special licence that allows you to drive larger vehicles such as buses. Contact your local motor registry to find out which licence/s you need in your state.
- Hold a clean driving record.
- You may need to complete a bus driving training course. State transit authorities usually have their own courses.
- You can also complete a Certificate III in Driving Operations (TLI31216) at TAFE or a private training college.
- To gain experience in this industry and to boost your resume, you can also volunteer as a driver.
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How do Bus Drivers rate their role?
Average ratings calculated from 127 Bus Drivers surveyed on SEEK.
Work-life balance
3.8
Job satisfaction
4.0
Career progression opportunities
3.3
Job security
3.9
Pay / Salary
3.8
Variety of work
3.6
Job market trends for Bus Drivers
Location
AustraliaProjected job growth
National increase over next 5 years
2021
2026
Source: National Skills Commission. Bus and Coach Drivers
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Latest Bus Driver reviews
Latest reviews from 103 Bus Drivers surveyed on SEEK.
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May 2021
Its good to be bus driver you will meet different people and you will experience more about people's behavior
Reviewer's Qualification
Certificate IV in Road Safety
Experience
1 – 4 years
Organisation size
Large (200+ employees)
Specialisation
Cape town
The good things
Safety and time management when you are a bus driver
The challenges
When are late in this industry you can make millions of people behind . You must learn how to talk in good ways with customers
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Aug 2019
I drive a $250,000 vehicle, have a office with a window and travel allot. I'm a bus driver.
Reviewer's Qualification
Certificate III in Driving Operations
Experience
1 – 4 years
Organisation size
Medium (20-199 employees)
Specialisation
Bus Driver
The good things
Being a school bus driver means I have the middle of the day to do what I want. Doing charters are good for going for a long drive and seeing different sights.
The challenges
Part time work hours aren't the best for a big pay packet but the pay is still good and it's easy work.
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