Bus Driver Jobs in Washington

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 - SeaTac Airport Bus Agent

  • Seattle, WA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 3 hours ago

McGee Air Services is looking for Bus Agents to join our SEA team! Are you hard working, dedicated, and looking to make an impact on our organization devoted to becoming an Employer of Choice. The...

Bus Driver Substitute

  • Ferndale, WA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Ferndale, WA
  • 4 hours ago

Do you have or are you willing to obtain, a valid Washington State Driver's License and Class B, CDL with appropriate endorsements?...

Shuttle Bus Driver

  • Snoqualmie Pass, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Snoqualmie Pass, WA
  • 2 days ago

Shuttle Bus Driver The Summit at Snoqualmie Snoqualmie Pass, Washington Summer Seasonal, Full-Time & Part-Time 21879 Job Description Overview Help our guests and Team Members get to their destination...

Transit Operator

  • Yakima, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Yakima, WA
  • 2 days ago

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, & CERTIFICATES Must possess and maintain a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License....

Tumwater - Bus Driver

  • Tumwater, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Tumwater, WA
  • 4 days ago

Drivers, the State of Washington School Bus Driver Handbook, the Tumwater School District's School Bus Driver Handbook, and Rules for students riding Tumwater School buses Inspect the assigned school...

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

  • Olympia, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 4 days 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!...

City of Yakima - Transit Operator

  • Yakima, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Yakima, WA
  • 4 days ago

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR CERTIFICATES Must possess and maintain a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License....

Bus Driver/Training Program (6630)

  • Vancouver, WA
  • 6 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA
  • 6 days ago

Bus Drivers and Substitute Bus Drivers need to be available at 6:00 a.m. for driving. Extracurricular driving may go as late as 11:00 p.m....

Bus Driver - Cabulance

  • Kittitas, WA
  • 6 days ago
  • Kittitas, WA
  • 6 days ago

At HopeSource, our mission is to Equip, Encourage, and Empower those we serve, drawing from our CASTLE culture, lending us an established foundation of Courage, Authenticity, Service, Truth, Love,...

Bus Driver - Route 11 Sped/Skills D.O. (Temporary)

  • Washougal, WA
  • 6 days ago
  • Washougal, WA
  • 6 days ago

Attends meetings, trainings, etc. for the purpose of maintaining and/or learning new skills and meeting the certificate requirement/s of a school bus driver....

Bus Driver - Route 11 Sped/Skills P.U. (Temporary)

  • Washougal, WA
  • 6 days ago
  • Washougal, WA
  • 6 days ago

Attends meetings, trainings, etc. for the purpose of maintaining and/or learning new skills and meeting the certificate requirement/s of a school bus driver....

Transportation Bus Driver - Shuttle Route 12

  • Quincy, WA
  • 7 days ago
  • Quincy, WA
  • 7 days ago

: The position of Bus Driver is responsible for the safe transportation of students to and from school, as well as to and from extra-curricular activities....

Summer Bus Driver

  • Coulee Dam, WA
  • 11 days ago
  • Coulee Dam, WA
  • 11 days ago

driver's license appropriate for the size vehicle, including a passenger endorsement and a school bus endorsement (with the air brake restriction removed if driving a bus with air brakes) Must hold...

Transit Operator

  • Hoquiam, WA
  • 11 days ago
  • Hoquiam, WA
  • 11 days ago

Must possess and maintain a Class "B" Commercial Driver's License with passenger and air brake endorsements; must maintain an acceptable driving record level throughout employment as monitored by periodic...

Bus Driver II/Customer Service Dispatcher

  • Suquamish, WA
  • 12 days ago
  • Suquamish, WA
  • 12 days ago

Details Job Location : Suquamish, WA Position Type : Full Time Salary Range : Undisclosed Driver $20.12/Dispatch $20.00 PORT MADISON ENTERPRISES SUQUAMISH CLEARWATER CASINO RESORT Transportation- Bus...

Demographic Data for Washington

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Salary for Bus Driver Jobs in Washington

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


Highest Education Level

Bus Drivers in Washington 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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