Bus Driver Jobs in Thousand Oaks, 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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Bus Driver

  • Oxnard, CA (15 miles from Thousand Oaks, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Oxnard, CA (15 miles from Thousand Oaks, CA)
  • 9 days ago

License or Certificate Special: Possession of a valid Class A or B, California Commercial Driver License with Passenger, School Bus, and Air Brake Endorsements, a current DL-51a Medical Examiners Certificate...

Transport Driver

  • Oxnard, CA (15 miles from Thousand Oaks, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Oxnard, CA (15 miles from Thousand Oaks, CA)
  • 19 days ago

Overview Quinn Company, your local Caterpillar store, is hiring a Transport Driver in Oxnard, California. Quinn Company is a Caterpillar dealership founded in 1919. The company sells, services,...

Bus Driver Class B with Passenger Endorsement

  • Port Hueneme, CA (14 miles from Thousand Oaks, CA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Port Hueneme, CA (14 miles from Thousand Oaks, CA)
  • 22 days ago

Bus Driver Class B with Passenger Endorsement Pay Rate $19.00 per hour Job ID 2025-18855 Type Full Time Regular Location US-CA-Roseville Additional Information By applying for this job, you acknowledge...

Bus Driver (Split Shift)

  • Fillmore, CA (16 miles from Thousand Oaks, CA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Fillmore, CA (16 miles from Thousand Oaks, CA)
  • 28 days ago

Valid California Commercial Driver's License (Class A or B with Endorsements P & S). DL-45 Special Certificate (Type I or Type II). TO1 Card....

Bus Driver (014-25)

  • Moorpark, CA (7 miles from Thousand Oaks, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Moorpark, CA (7 miles from Thousand Oaks, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

California State Driver's License Class "B" with a "P" endorsement and a Special Driving Certificate for school buses are required Please provide a current Motor Vehicle Report from the Department of...

Bus Driver - Substitute (901-25)

  • Moorpark, CA (7 miles from Thousand Oaks, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Moorpark, CA (7 miles from Thousand Oaks, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

California State Driver's License Class "B" with a "P" endorsement and a Special Driving Certificate for school buses are required - High School Diploma or Equivalent - Please provide a current Motor...

Bus Driver

  • Simi Valley, CA (9 miles from Thousand Oaks, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Simi Valley, CA (9 miles from Thousand Oaks, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

Licenses and Certificates Requires a valid California Class B Commercial Driver's License with "P" Passenger Endorsement; valid medical examination card; valid California Special Driver Certificate...

Demographic Data for Thousand Oaks, CA

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Salary for Bus Driver Jobs in Thousand Oaks, CA

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


Highest Education Level

Bus Drivers in Thousand Oaks, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
37.7%
Bachelor's Degree
19.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.9%
Associate's Degree
14.0%
Master's Degree
6.1%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
0.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%



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