Bus Driver Jobs in Iowa

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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Transport Driver - Full Time

  • Marion, IA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Marion, IA
  • 8 hours ago

Job Details Job Location : Terrace Glen Village - Marion, IA Position Type : Full Time Salary Range : $15.90 - $22.26 Hourly Job Category : Transportation Description Terrace Glen Village is an...

Part-Time Bus Driver

  • Bettendorf, IA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Bettendorf, IA
  • 14 hours ago

Must be able to obtain a Class B CDL with passenger endorsement (Paid training available to qualified candidates)....

Bus Driver/Grounds Maintenance

  • Centerville, IA
  • 6 days ago
  • Centerville, IA
  • 6 days ago

Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger and school bus endorsement. Will provide paid training for license if you don't already have it. Clean driving record and background check....

Bus Driver

  • Fort Madison, IA
  • 6 days ago
  • Fort Madison, IA
  • 6 days ago

Bus Driver 04-Apr-2025 to Until Filled (CST) 1930 Avenue M, Fort Madison, IA, USA 27.00 per hour Hourly Ipers, Sick, Emergency, Bereavement and Personal Time Qualifications: Must have a minimum of a...

Transport Driver - Part-Time

  • Ames, IA
  • 10 days ago
  • Ames, IA
  • 10 days ago

Accura HealthCare of Ames is looking to add a new member to our team! We are seeking an individual to assist with Transportation duties within our healthcare center. Those duties include taking...

Route Bus Driver

  • Lone Tree, IA
  • 11 days ago
  • Lone Tree, IA
  • 11 days ago

Qualifications: Obtain a Commercial Driver's License, Pass Annual Physical, Pass Annual Drug Testings, take and pass yearly course work as needed, get Class B CDL with passenger endorsement....

Transport Driver - CNA

  • Shenandoah, IA
  • 16 days ago
  • Shenandoah, IA
  • 16 days ago

Accura HealthCare of Shenandoah, a 45-bed Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) located in Shenandoah, IA, is seeking a CNA Resident Transport Driver to join our team. If you are a CNA who enjoys...

Regular Route Bus Driver

  • Inwood, IA
  • 17 days ago
  • Inwood, IA
  • 17 days ago

West Lyon is looking for both regular route and substitute bus drivers....

Transport Driver

  • Carlisle, IA
  • 18 days ago
  • Carlisle, IA
  • 18 days ago

Immediate Hiring!As a Commissioned Transport Driver with Harms Oil Company your role is to safely load, transport, and deliver the correct product from supplier to customer - timely and...

Position at JBS USA **sponsorship opportunities are not available for this role** JBS is seeking an hourly Live Haul Driver! Position starts at $27/HR We are seeking candidates to fill two Animal...

Substitute Bus Driver

  • Clinton, IA
  • 23 days ago
  • Clinton, IA
  • 23 days ago

Substitute Bus Driver Clinton Community School District Clinton Transportation Department - Clinton, Iowa This job is also posted in TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs Job Details Job...

Sub Bus Drivers

  • Spencer, IA
  • 23 days ago
  • Spencer, IA
  • 23 days ago

Sub Bus Drivers Spencer Community School District Spencer Community School District - Spencer, Iowa This job is also posted in TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs Job Details Job ID:4876088...

Activity Bus Driver

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 23 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 23 days ago

Must be 21 years of age or older Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - (with passenger bus endorsement, S endorsement, and air break) State of Iowa school bus operators permit Ability to learn the operation...

Substitute Bus Driver

  • Tama, IA
  • 27 days ago
  • Tama, IA
  • 27 days ago

\nRequired to have a CDL with passenger endorsement and air brake endorsement \n \nSUPERVISION: \n\nWill be directly responsible to and under the supervision of the Transportation Director and Administration...

Substitute Bus Drivers

  • Webster City, IA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Webster City, IA
  • 30+ days ago

Substitute Bus Drivers Webster City Community School District Webster City Community School District - Webster City, Iowa This job is also posted in TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs...

Demographic Data for Iowa

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Salary for Bus Driver Jobs in Iowa

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


Highest Education Level

Bus Drivers in Iowa offer the following education background
High School or GED
37.7%
Bachelor's Degree
19.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
18.0%
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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