Bus Driver Jobs in Lakewood, WA

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 2024-25

  • Olympia, WA (24 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Olympia, WA (24 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 1 day ago

The ideal candidate will have a valid commercial driver's license, excellent driving skills, and a passion for providing exceptional customer service....

Pacific Crest Bus Lines: Charter Bus Driver $30-$45 hr

  • Olympia, WA (24 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Olympia, WA (24 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 1 day ago

Location: Pacific Crest Bus Lines, Olympia and Seattle, WA Area Now Hiring: Charter Bus Drivers! Pacific Crest Bus Lines is seeking reliable and professional Charter Bus Drivers to join our team!...

Bus Driver

  • Lacey, WA (19 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Lacey, WA (19 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 10 days ago

Must have a Commercial Driver's License. (Per policy, CDL positions are subject to preemployment and random drug testing). Knowledge of: Customer service, and events or activities....

DART CDL Bus Driver PART-TIME

  • Kent, WA (16 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Kent, WA (16 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 14 days ago

Title: DART CDL Bus Driver (Part-Time) Location : Kent, WA Work schedule : Multiple part time shifts available Monday through Friday 4:30pm-8:30pm Monday through Friday 8:00pm-12:30am Who we are: Hopelink...

Substitute - Bus Drivers

  • Renton, WA (20 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Renton, WA (20 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 20 days ago

Substitute - Bus Drivers JobID: 10080 Position Type: Classified Substitute/Classified Substitute Date Posted: 9/26/2022 Location: Transportation Department Additional Information: Show/Hide Position...

Substitute Bus Driver - Transportation

  • Tacoma, WA (3 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (3 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

Licenses/Special Requirements Valid Washington State driver's license and commercial driver's license with proof of acceptable driving record for the past five years (reference WAC 392-144-103) and...

Bus Driver

  • Tacoma, WA (3 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (3 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 30+ days ago

Previous experience as a bus driver or in transportation field. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Previous experience as a bus driver or in the transportation field....

Transit Operator

  • Lakewood, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lakewood, WA
  • 30+ days ago

Pierce Transit will pay YOU to get your Class B CDL on-site with some of the best driving instructors in the industry!...

Transport Driver - Tacoma, WA

  • Tacoma, WA (3 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (3 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 45+ days ago

Description Twitter Linkedin Facebook Google+Pinterestemail About the Company CityServiceValcon, LLC (CSV) was founded in 1932 and has a 90-year history of exemplary customer service. It joined...

Bus Driver

  • Auburn, WA (11 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Auburn, WA (11 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 45+ days ago

We are hiring the new bus driver to our team who needs to have safe driving habits, be good at communicating with customers and be confident and comfortable with group-working....

Full Time Shuttle Bus Driver

  • Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA (11 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA (11 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 45+ days ago

AFO is looking for a Shuttle Bus Driver to work at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Tacoma Washington....

Crew Transport Driver - Tacoma, WA

  • Tacoma, WA (3 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Tacoma, WA (3 miles from Lakewood, WA)
  • 90+ days ago

Job Details Job Location : TACOMA - TACOMA, WA Salary Range : $18.00 - $19.00 Hourly Crew Transport Driver CREW TRANSPORT DRIVERS WANTED – TACOMA, WA Starting Pay for drivers is $19.00/hr Want to...

Bus Driver Trainee (PAID TRAINING-$24.00/hour)

  • Lakewood, WA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lakewood, WA
  • 90+ days ago

Stage 3 - Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Testing Obtain class B CDL with P & S endorsements. Vehicle inspection test Skills test Road test Clover Park transports trainee to examination site....

Demographic Data for Lakewood, WA

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Salary for Bus Driver Jobs in Lakewood, WA

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


Highest Education Level

Bus Drivers in Lakewood, WA 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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