Details Report for:
53-3052.00 - Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
Drive bus or motor coach, including regular route operations, charters, and private carriage. May assist passengers with baggage. May collect fares or tickets.
Sample of reported job titles: Bus Driver, Bus Operator, Charter Bus Driver, Coach Operator, Motor Coach Driver, Motor Coach Operator, Transit Bus Driver, Transit Coach Operator, Transit Driver, Transit Operator
Tasks | Technology Skills | Tools Used | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Detailed Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Credentials | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment | Job Openings | Additional Information
Tasks Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Technology Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Internet browser software — Web browser software
- Map creation software — AOL MapQuest; Microsoft MapPoint
- Operating system software — Microsoft Windows
Hot Technology — a technology requirement frequently included in employer job postings.
Tools Used Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Automotive doors — Powered service doors
- Automotive hydraulic systems — Bus kneeling systems
- Busses — Passenger buses
- Emergency medical services first aid kits — Emergency first-aid kits
- Fire extinguishers — Portable fire extinguishers
- Grease guns — Lube guns
- Informational signs — Electronic destination signs
- Lifts — Rear lifts; Wheelchair lifts
- Minibuses
- Minivans or vans — Passenger vans
- Mobile phones — Cell phones
- Public address systems — Public address PA systems
- Security cameras — Digital surveillance camera systems
- Tablet computers
- Tire pressure gauge — Tire pressure gauges
- Two way radios
- Wheelchair accessories — Wheelchair restraint systems
Knowledge Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Abilities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Detailed Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Drive passenger vehicles.
- Follow safety procedures for vehicle operation.
- Inspect motor vehicles.
- Measure the level or depth of water or other liquids.
- Provide transportation information to passengers or customers.
- Provide customers with general information or assistance.
- Assist passengers during vehicle boarding.
- Collect fares or payment from customers.
- Assist others during emergencies.
- Notify others of emergencies, problems, or hazards.
- Read maps to determine routes.
- Assist customers to ensure comfort or safety.
- Record operational or production data.
- Record sales or transactions data.
- Clean vehicles or vehicle components.
- Load shipments, belongings, or materials.
- Maintain vehicles in good working condition.
Find occupations related to multiple detailed work activities
Work Context Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Job Zone Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Title | Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed |
Education | These occupations usually require a high school diploma. |
Related Experience | Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public. |
Job Training | Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations. |
Job Zone Examples | These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include orderlies, counter and rental clerks, customer service representatives, security guards, upholsterers, and tellers. |
SVP Range | (4.0 to < 6.0) |
Education
Interests Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others. ![]() |
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Work Styles Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Related Occupations Save Table (XLS/CSV)
33-3041.00 | Parking Enforcement Workers |
43-5021.00 | Couriers and Messengers |
43-5041.00 | Meter Readers, Utilities |
53-3011.00 | Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians ![]() |
53-3032.00 | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers ![]() |
53-4022.00 | Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers |
53-4041.00 | Subway and Streetcar Operators ![]() |
53-6061.00 | Passenger Attendants |
Wages & Employment Trends
Median wages (2019) | $20.69 hourly, $43,030 annual |
State wages | |
Local wages | |
Employment (2019) | 223,400 employees |
Projected growth (2019-2029) | ![]() |
Projected job openings (2019-2029) | 28,900 |
State trends | |
Top industries (2019) | Government (41% employed in this sector)
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2019 wage data
and 2019-2029 employment projections
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"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2019-2029). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
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