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If you are speaking about over-the-road drivers they generally drive 8 hours depending upon the tour they're on, sometimes even as much as 10 hours in a single day. School bus drivers generally work a split shift' of 3-4 in the morning and the same in the afternoon.

Most companies don't want to hire workers just for three months. If drivers can find summer work, its hourly part-time positions with very low wages. Bus drivers are not paid during school holidays or for teachers' days. ... Since the hours are so irregular, it is hard to get another part-time job.

Obtain a state-issued unrestricted drivers' licence, and then apply and qualify for a special licence that allows you to drive larger vehicles such as buses. ... Hold a clean driving record. You may need to complete a bus driving training course.

If you are speaking about over-the-road drivers they generally drive 8 hours depending upon the tour they're on, sometimes even as much as 10 hours in a single day. School bus drivers generally work a split shift' of 3-4 in the morning and the same in the afternoon.

As of Dec 15, 2020, the average weekly pay for a School Bus Driver in the United States is $652 a week. While ZipRecruiter is seeing weekly wages as high as $827 and as low as $298, the majority of School Bus Driver wages currently range between $567 (25th percentile) to $731 (75th percentile) across the United States.

A school bus driver transports students from home to school and school to home safely. They might also transport students to field trips, sporting events and off-campus activities. Other school bus driver responsibilities might include: Learning bus routes and when to arrive at each bus stop.

There's a reason that great school bus drivers are difficult to find and keep: driving a school bus requires more than just driving skill and patience. ... The job requires a unique skill set, and it's not as easy as you'd think.

All students who ride a school bus to school must be at their bus stop at least 5 minutes before the scheduled stop time. When the bus arrives at the stop, it is NOT REQUIRED to wait for students who are not standing at the stop. This includes students who wait inside a house or in a vehicle until the bus arrives.

Starting a school bus career doesn't require spending four years in college. Every driver must go through a training program and receive their CDL before employment. The program can be completed in as little as 8-weeks. Advanced Career Institute offers both day and evening training.