Bus Driver Jobs in Louisiana

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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LPG Transport Driver

  • Hammond, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Hammond, LA
  • 1 day ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The LPG Transport Driver operates a variety of makes, models, and sizes of tractor/tank truck combinations, and all, pumping, and other mechanical devices related or incidental...

Transit Operator, Full-Time

  • Alexandria, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Alexandria, LA
  • 1 day ago

This classification transports passengers of City Transit in a safe, courteous manner over established routes according to a time schedule. Work is performed under the general supervision of a...

Substitute Bus Driver

  • Columbia, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbia, LA
  • 2 days ago

Requirements Must be willing to obtain or currently have a class B CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements Must be at least 21 years of age....

Classified Sub/Reg Bus Driver

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 5 days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 5 days ago

Job Title: Bus Driver Job Code: 551 DOT Code: 913463010 Grade: 6 Department: Transportation Prepared By: Otis Jones Prepared Date: December 1, 2010 Approved By: Cleveland R....

Crude Oil Transport Driver

  • Haynesville, LA
  • 11 days ago
  • Haynesville, LA
  • 11 days ago

Job Type: Regular Plains All American is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil and...

Crude Oil Transport Driver - Shreveport, LA

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 12 days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 12 days ago

DRIVERS WILL OPERATE OUT OF Shreveport, LA. Are you interested in joining our team? Chat with our digital assistant to learn more about our company and apply right from your mobile device! Energy...

SCHS Bus Driver

  • Grand Chenier, LA
  • 14 days ago
  • Grand Chenier, LA
  • 14 days ago

Applicant must possess a commercial driver's license. Applicant must be certified to serve as a school bus driver as prescribed in bulletin 119, State of Louisiana Transportation Handbook....

, cafeteria technicians, custodians, and bus drivers....

Transient - Athletics Bus Driver

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 18 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 18 days ago

Pay Grade: Temporary Job Description: LSUA Athletics Bus Driver Athletics General Description Bus Driver's will transport LSUA Athletic teams to their destination and be paid a flat fee of $200 each...

Bus Driver

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 45+ days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 45+ days ago

POSITION OVERVIEW Bus driver must have a good driving record and hold a commercial driver's license with the proper endorsements....

Bus Driver POOL

  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 60+ days ago

Every bus driver must serve as a substitute driver before becoming a permanent bus driver....

Bus Driver

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 90+ days ago

Title Bus Driver EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer....

Crew Transport Driver - New Orleans LA

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 90+ days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 90+ days ago

Job Details Job Location : NEW ORLEANS - NEW ORLEANS, LA Salary Range : $13.00 - $14.00 Hourly Crew Transport Driver CREW TRANSPORT DRIVERS WANTED – NEW ORLEANS, LA Starting Pay for drivers is...

Demographic Data for Louisiana

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Salary for Bus Driver Jobs in Louisiana

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


Highest Education Level

Bus Drivers in Louisiana 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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