School Bus Drivers
On the Job
School Bus Drivers must follow driving and safety rules. They make sure students and other passengers are safe. They may help children in boarding or exiting the bus.
Physical Demands
This career requires good eyesight.
Typical Work Tasks
People who work in this career often:
- Drive passenger vehicles.
- Follow safety procedures for vehicle operation.
- Read maps to determine routes.
- Inspect motor vehicles.
- Assist customers to ensure comfort or safety.
- Monitor student behavior, social development, or health.
- Notify others of emergencies, problems, or hazards.
- Receive information or instructions for performing work assignments.
- Report vehicle or equipment malfunctions.
- Record operational details of travel.
Typical Working Conditions
- Working in a closed vehicle or equipment.
- Frequent contact with others.
- Meeting strict deadlines.
- Serious consequences if mistakes are made.
- Sitting.
- The importance of being accurate or exact.
- Exposure to sounds or noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
- Working with a group or team.
- Exposure to disease or infections.
- Being in situations in which conflicts arise.
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