Bus Driver Jobs in Akron, OH

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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Petroleum Transport Driver - Canton, OH

  • Canton, OH (18 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Canton, OH (18 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 1 day ago

Start time available is 12AM OVERVIEW Are YOU ready to take the keys to the Big Wheels? We're now hiring petroleum drivers at Sheetz! In this role, you will load, unload and deliver petroleum...

Sub Bus Driver

  • Streetsboro, OH (16 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Streetsboro, OH (16 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 1 day ago

Sub Bus Driver JobID: 2766 Position Type: Substitute/Substitute Bus Driver Date Posted: 3/12/2025 Location: Central Services Additional Information: Show/Hide Sub Bus Drivers Drivers needed for spring...

Sub- Bus Driver

  • Barberton, OH (5 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 2 days ago
  • Barberton, OH (5 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 2 days ago

Sub- Bus Driver Norton City School District Transportation - Barberton, Ohio This job is also posted in Ohio Education Job Board: Ohio's resource for jobs in education Job Details Job ID:3841930 Application...

Transport Driver

  • Twinsburg, OH (19 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 6 days ago
  • Twinsburg, OH (19 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 6 days ago

Assists residents with loading and unloading from facility approved vehicles. Ensures the safe transportation of residents to scheduled medical appointments or other approved activities, resident...

Bus Driver PM Route

  • Independence, OH (24 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 7 days ago
  • Independence, OH (24 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 7 days ago

Bus Driver ~ PM Route Independence Local Schools Independence Bus Garage - Independence, Ohio This job is also posted in Ohio Education Job Board: Ohio's resource for jobs in education Job Details Job...

Bus Driver

  • Independence, OH (24 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 7 days ago
  • Independence, OH (24 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 7 days ago

Bus Driver Independence Local Schools Independence Bus Garage - Independence, Ohio This job is also posted in Ohio Education Job Board: Ohio's resource for jobs in education Job Details Job ID:4372398...

Transportation: Bus Driver

  • Richfield, OH (14 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 7 days ago
  • Richfield, OH (14 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 7 days ago

Successful completion of pre-service bus driver training program. Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with school bus and passenger endorsements....

Substitute Bus Driver

  • Medina, OH (19 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 7 days ago
  • Medina, OH (19 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 7 days ago

Bus Driver Job Summary: Will report to Transportation Supervisor Qualifications: Must have valid driver's license and 21 years of age....

Bus Driver

  • Medina, OH (19 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 7 days ago
  • Medina, OH (19 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 7 days ago

Bus Driver Buckeye Local Schools Monday through Friday Approximately 5 hours per day 2023-24 School Year Salary per Negotiated Agreement...

Substitute Bus Driver

  • Cuyahoga Falls, OH (7 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 7 days ago
  • Cuyahoga Falls, OH (7 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 7 days ago

May 22, 2024 SCHOOL YEAR: 2024-2025 WORK LOCATION: TRANSPORTATION – OPERATIONS CENTER POSITION: SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVER APPLITRACK JOB ID: 1855 Certification/Licensure Required : Valid CDL – We can train...

SUBSTITUTE Bus Drivers

  • Wadsworth, OH (11 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 7 days ago
  • Wadsworth, OH (11 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 7 days ago

Job ID:3877175 Application Deadline:Posted until filled Re-Posted:Yesterday Job Description Wadsworth City Schools is in need of bus driver substitutes....

Bus Driver Substitute

  • Peninsula, OH (13 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 7 days ago
  • Peninsula, OH (13 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 7 days ago

Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL), class B SP (Passenger and School Bus) endorsement. Education: High School Diploma or GED....

Substitute Bus Driver

  • Strongsville, OH (23 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 9 days ago
  • Strongsville, OH (23 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 9 days ago

2024 - 2025 school year PROFESSIONAL SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVERS Availability: IMMEDIATELY Strongsville City Schools is now hiring motivated, energetic, part-time professional substitute school bus drivers...

Substitute Bus Driver / Bus Monitor

  • Massillon, OH (15 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 9 days ago
  • Massillon, OH (15 miles from Akron, OH)
  • 9 days ago

MASSILLON CITY SCHOOLS EXTERNAL JOB POSTING "We are an Equal Opportunity Employer" Position: Substitute Bus Driver(s) / Bus Monitor(s) Building: Bus Garage Time Schedule: Per Route Salary Rate: $16.75...

Resident Supervisor/Transport Driver-CBCF/FCBCF

  • Akron, OH
  • 9 days ago
  • Akron, OH
  • 9 days ago

Essential functions of this job include, but are not limited to: Learns new tasks, remembers processes, maintains focus, completes tasks independently, makes timely decisions in the contexts of...

Demographic Data for Akron, OH

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Salary for Bus Driver Jobs in Akron, OH

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


Highest Education Level

Bus Drivers in Akron, OH 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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