Why are you interested in being a school bus driver?

Making a difference in kids' lives Overall, being a school bus driver can be an enjoyable and rewarding job that offers flexible hours, good benefits and time off throughout the year. With dedication and a good attitude, drivers also make a difference in kids' lives every day and make sure they get to school safely.



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Soft skills interview questions Describe a situation where you had to show empathy or patience towards a passenger who had specific needs or challenges. How do you prioritize punctuality and reliability when it comes to your job as a bus driver?

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Bus drivers should also possess the following specific qualities:
  • Customer-service skills. Bus drivers regularly interact with passengers and must be courteous and helpful.
  • Hand-eye coordination. ...
  • Hearing ability. ...
  • Patience. ...
  • Physical health. ...
  • Visual ability.


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Making a difference in kids' lives You get to be an integral part of their daily lives throughout the year, with some drivers driving the same routes year after year. This is truly one of the most rewarding aspects of being a school bus driver, as you make a positive impact on the lives of those around you.

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Essential Duties AND Responsibilities: Drive a bus on an assigned route in all weather conditions. Load and unload students at specific stops on an established time schedule. Conduct a vehicle pre and post trip inspection as prescribed by law. Report mechanical difficulties according to department process.

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Answer Example Driving a bus is a great responsibility, and I am good at staying alert and paying attention. I make sure my kids understand the rules and I let them know when they crossed the line. I am firm, but I have a good attitude and take pride in my work.

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Bus drivers score highly on social responsibility, indicating that they desire fair outcomes and have a general concern for others. They also tend to be high on the measure of extraversion, meaning that they rely on external stimuli to be happy, such as people or exciting surroundings.

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Buses help reduce congestion Buses are one of the most efficient ways of moving people. A full bus at peak times can carry between 50-80 people, that's 50-80 per bus that aren't in cars adding to traffic. On busy routes there can be over 800 people an hour.

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Seat foam thickness, its shape, cushion width & seat height will play a vital role in comfort. Fatigue is the common cause due to uncomfortable seating and it is due to only one type of seat available in school buses to accommodate different height children.

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Bus drivers should also possess the following specific qualities:
  • Customer-service skills. Bus drivers regularly interact with passengers and must be courteous and helpful.
  • Hand-eye coordination. ...
  • Hearing ability. ...
  • Patience. ...
  • Physical health. ...
  • Visual ability.


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Key Skills
  • Passenger Wellbeing & Safety.
  • Route Mapping & Scheduling.
  • Driving Safety Regulations.
  • Time Management.
  • Traffic Laws.
  • Vehicle Maintenance.
  • Verbal Communication.


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Possesses excellent defensive driving techniques and the ability to professionally deal with difficult or disruptive passengers. Adept in traffic regulations and experienced at implementing safe passenger rules. Patient and level-headed, with the ability to remain on schedule and seek alternate routes when necessary.

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