School Bus Driver skills employers ask for

The most-asked skills

Share of School Bus Driver postings that mention each skill.

1. CDLdistinctive74%
2. Drivingdistinctive50%
3. Leadership18%
4. Workplace safety18%
5. BLS/CPR12%
6. Regulatory compliance11%
7. Communication11%
8. Problem solving10%
9. Bilingual Spanishdistinctive9%
10. Customer service9%
11. Teaching9%
12. Hospitality6%
13. Route planningdistinctive6%

“Distinctive” means School Bus Driver postings ask for it at least three times as often as jobs overall.

Where School Bus Driver skills carry over

Roles whose postings ask for the most similar skills. Overlap counts the skills that define each role most.

• Bus Driver100% overlapShared: CDL, Driving, Workplace safety, Bilingual SpanishHow to switch
• Lineman93% overlapShared: CDL, Driving, Workplace safety, Bilingual SpanishHow to switch
• Truck Driver92% overlapShared: CDL, Driving, Workplace safety, Route planningHow to switch
• Shuttle Driver89% overlapShared: CDL, Driving, Workplace safety, Route planningHow to switch

Questions

What skills does a School Bus Driver need?

In 152 current School Bus Driver job postings, the skills asked for most often are CDL (74%), Driving (50%), Leadership (18%), Workplace safety (18%), BLS/CPR (12%). Percentages are the share of postings that mention each skill.

What jobs can a School Bus Driver move into?

Measured by shared skill demand, the closest roles are Bus Driver, Lineman, Truck Driver, Shuttle Driver. Bus Driver shares skills such as CDL, Driving, Workplace safety.