Bus Driver Jobs in Sonoma, CA

A Bus Driver in the transportation industry is primarily responsible for operating a bus to transport passengers from one location to another. This could include driving school buses, intercity buses, transit buses, or motor coaches. Bus drivers must ensure safe transportation of passengers by following all traffic laws, adjusting their driving according to weather and road conditions, and managing any unruly or disruptive passengers. They also collect fares, answer questions about schedules or routes, and assist passengers with disabilities in getting on or off the bus.

Important skills for a bus driver include excellent driving skills, proficiency in operating various types of buses, and strong customer service skills. They should also have good physical health, as the job often requires sitting for long periods and occasionally lifting heavy luggage or wheelchairs. Moreover, they need to have a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and a passenger endorsement, often requiring a special training program. Before becoming a bus driver, a person may have roles such as a taxi driver, a delivery driver, or a truck driver, which provide relevant experience in professional driving and interacting with passengers.

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CDL Bus Drivers - San Francisco, CA

  • Port Costa, CA (20 miles from Sonoma, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Port Costa, CA (20 miles from Sonoma, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Job? Highlights : $50,000 to $70,000 (typical first year earnings) Paid, Best in Class Training Guaranteed Days Off Holiday and Overtime Pay Meal Pay Union representation Incentives and bonuses...

Bus Driver

  • Napa, CA (21 miles from Sonoma, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Napa, CA (21 miles from Sonoma, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Bus Driver We are currently on the lookout for an experienced Bus Driver to join our elite team in Napa, California....

Bus Driver

  • Sonoma, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • Sonoma, CA
  • 14 days ago

DMV out ((H-6)) Letter(s) of Recommendation ((Three)) Resume Comments and Other Information We are looking for Bus Drivers and Substitute Bus Drivers as well....

Itinerant Bus Driver

  • Fairfield, CA (24 miles from Sonoma, CA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Fairfield, CA (24 miles from Sonoma, CA)
  • 26 days ago

A premier learning community that empowers each student to thrive in an ever-changing world. See attachment on original job posting To transport students to and from school within prescribed...

Bus Driver - Pos# 1721 - Operations - Transportation - (External)

  • Vallejo, CA (12 miles from Sonoma, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Vallejo, CA (12 miles from Sonoma, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

. $55.00 - $75.00 fee Commercial driver's license, class A or B with passenger endorsement. $58.00 Testing for school bus driver certificate with CHP. $49.00 Completion of 20 hours of classroom instruction...

Bus Driver II - Transportation (6 hrs)

  • Petaluma, CA (17 miles from Sonoma, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Petaluma, CA (17 miles from Sonoma, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Air brake and passenger endorsement, commercial license, first aid and school bus driver certificate required with application. Bilingual in Spanish a plus, but not required....

Bus Driver I - Transportation (6 hrs)

  • Petaluma, CA (17 miles from Sonoma, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Petaluma, CA (17 miles from Sonoma, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

Certificate Copy (School bus driver certificate) Certification (First Aid Certification) DMV Printout (Current DMV H-6 report) Driver's License Copy (California commercial driver's license of the appropriate...

Demographic Data for Sonoma, CA

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Salary for Bus Driver Jobs in Sonoma, CA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireTransportation research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Bus Drivers in Sonoma, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
38.0%
Bachelor's Degree
19.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
18.0%
Associate's Degree
13.8%
Master's Degree
6.0%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
0.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%



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