National
| Median wages (2008) |
$16.32 hourly, $33,940 annual |
| Employment (2006) |
198,000 employees |
| Projected growth (2006-2016) |
Average (7% to 13%)
|
| Projected need (2006-2016) |
51,000 additional employees |
53-3021.00 - Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
Drive bus or motor coach, including regular route operations, charters, and private carriage. May assist passengers with baggage. May collect fares or tickets.
Sample of reported job titles:
Bus Operator, Bus Driver, Motor Coach Operator, Transit Coach Operator, Charter Coach Driver, Motor Coach Driver, Tram Driver, Transit Bus Operator, Motorcoach Driver, Motorcoach Operator
Tasks
- Inspect vehicles, and check gas, oil, and water levels prior to departure.
- Drive vehicles over specified routes or to specified destinations according to time schedules in order to transport passengers, complying with traffic regulations.
- Park vehicles at loading areas so that passengers can board.
- Assist passengers with baggage and collect tickets or cash fares.
- Report delays or accidents.
- Advise passengers to be seated and orderly while on vehicles.
- Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.
- Load and unload baggage in baggage compartments.
- Record cash receipts and ticket fares.
- Make minor repairs to vehicle and change tires.
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Tools & Technology
Tools used in this occupation:
| Automotive doors — Powered service doors |
| Automotive hydraulic systems — Bus kneeling systems |
| Busses — Passenger buses |
| Grease guns — Lube guns |
| Lifts — Rear lifts; Wheelchair lifts |
| Minibuses |
| Minivans or vans — Passenger vans |
| Pressure indicators — Tire pressure gauges |
Technology used in this occupation:
| Internet browser software — Web browser software |
| Map creation software — AOL MapQuest; Microsoft MapPoint |
