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RurAL CAP

BUS MONITOR - Kodiak Head Start

Kodiak, AK

Assists Head Start Bus Driver and staff with safe transportation of children. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS ... Occasionally performs sedentary activities that require sitting for long periods and repetitive use ...

Alyeska Resort

GVT Driver

Girdwood, AK · On-site

$20/hr

Drives bus over an assigned route. * Checks bus operating systems to ensure operating safety and ... Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral ...

Alyeska Resort

GVT Driver

Girdwood, AK

$21/hr

Drives bus over an assigned route. * Checks bus operating systems to ensure operating safety and ... Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral ...

Alyeska Resort

GVT Driver

Anchorage, AK

$21/hr

Drives bus over an assigned route. * Checks bus operating systems to ensure operating safety and ... Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral ...

Applied Control

Valve Technician

Fairbanks, AK · On-site

... local and long-distance field service jobs when required, which may include overnight travel ... Must have a valid driver's license. * A background check and drug & alcohol screening is required.

RWC Group

CDL driver

Anchorage, AK · On-site

RWC International is a proven leader in the truck and bus service and repair industry. RWC is a ... Normal physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job taking distance ...

RWC Group - Anchorage

CDL driver

Anchorage, AK

RWC International is a proven leader in the truck and bus service and repair industry. RWC is a ... Normal physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job taking distance ...

Alaska Mountain Guides

CDL Driver

Skagway, AK · On-site

... bus transportation safety. As a result of federal regulations, each Haines CDL Driver will be ... distance from housing.Accommodations consistof shared roomstypically 2-4 beds to a room, although ...

Diamond Parking

Drivers

Anchorage, AK · On-site

$15/hr

Operate mini-bus, van/shuttle, plow truck, sander and/or snow blower, as required. * Drives vehicle ... Valid state-issued driver's license and proof of insurance card. (Must be able to pass a company ...

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How much do long distance bus driver jobs pay per hour?

As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for long distance bus driver in Alaska is $21.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.60 and $24.09 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Long Distance Bus Driver, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Long Distance Bus Driver, you need a valid commercial driver's license (CDL), a clean driving record, and strong knowledge of road safety regulations. Familiarity with GPS navigation systems, electronic logging devices, and vehicle inspection procedures is typically required. Excellent communication, patience, and customer service skills help drivers manage passenger needs and handle unexpected situations on the road. These competencies ensure the safe, timely, and comfortable transport of passengers over long distances while maintaining compliance with industry standards.

What are some common challenges faced by long distance bus drivers, and how are they managed?

Long distance bus drivers often encounter challenges such as fatigue from extended hours on the road, maintaining passenger safety, and adapting to varying weather or traffic conditions. To manage these, companies typically enforce regulated rest breaks, provide training on safe driving practices, and support drivers with real-time route updates. Drivers also work closely with dispatch and customer service teams to address passenger needs and ensure a smooth journey.

What are long distance bus drivers?

Long distance bus drivers are professional drivers responsible for transporting passengers safely over extended routes that often span cities, states, or even countries. They operate large motorcoaches or buses, following specific schedules and making stops along the way. Their duties include ensuring passenger safety, adhering to traffic laws, assisting with luggage, and sometimes providing customer service during the journey. Long distance bus drivers may work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. They are required to hold a commercial driver's license (CDL) and often undergo additional training for passenger transport.

What is the difference between Long Distance Bus Driver vs School Bus Driver?

AspectLong Distance Bus DriverSchool Bus Driver
Required CertificationsCommercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsementCommercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsement
Work EnvironmentLong hours on highways, traveling between cities or statesDaily routes within local areas, primarily on school grounds and city streets
Employer & IndustryTransportation companies, charter services, or school districts for long-haul tripsSchool districts or private schools for daily student transportation
Common Search & ComparisonLong Distance Bus Driver vs School Bus Driver

While both roles require a CDL with passenger endorsement and involve transporting passengers, Long Distance Bus Drivers typically travel longer distances across states or countries, often working on scheduled routes for extended periods. School Bus Drivers focus on daily local routes, primarily transporting students within a school district. The work environment, schedule, and travel scope are the main differences between these two roles.

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ATQ School Bus Driver/Maintenance YR

ATQ School Bus Driver/Maintenance YR

North Slope Borough School District

Atqasuk, AK • On-site

$33.58 - $52.47/hr

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

Operate a school bus which transports pupils and other authorized personnel to and from schools; does related work as required or assigned.
NSBSD Pedagogy
Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Must be 21 years of age or older.
  • Submit to and pass the pre-employment Drug and Alcohol test.
  • Fingerprints must clear Public Safety and FBI checks.

Education and/or Experience:
  • Graduated from high school or general education degree.
  • Two years of related experience and/or training.

Preference:
  • Inupiaq speaking and cultural experience preferred.

Language Skills:
  • Communicate (speak, read, and write) effectively in the English language.
  • Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Write reports and correspondence.
  • Effectively present information and respond to questions from the supervisor, staff, and public.

Mathematical Skills:
  • Add, subtract, multiply, and divide

Reasoning Abilities:
  • Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
  • Valid Alaska Commercial Driver's License with Passenger and School Bus Endorsement.
  • Fingerprints must clear Public Safety and FBI checks.
  • Must submit to and successfully pass State Drug and Alcohol testing.
  • Certified in First Aid.

Other Skills and Abilities:
  • Lift 70 pounds.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Obey all traffic laws and observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
  • Maintain discipline when students are on the bus and report problems to the proper authority.
  • Keep the assigned bus clean.
  • Follow assigned route and schedule.
  • Check the bus before each operation for mechanical defects and notify the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
  • Transport and discharge students only at authorized stops.
  • Complete and attend all training sessions as required.
  • Adhere to all District rules and regulations.

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and must have driving skills and the ability to drive at night. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Environmental Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is regularly required to work indoors and outdoors, must work in noisy, overcrowded environments, and must work in and around dust, fumes, and odors, and must operate power tools.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Benefits
Work Year: School-Year
Range and Minimum Salary Grade:
  • Grade 18

$33.58 - $52.47 (Based on Experience)
About
The North Slope Borough School District is located at the "top of the world" in Northern Alaska.
Our communities are populated predominantly by the Iñupiat, and today, as in many thousands of years past, we live the Iñupiaq way. Having embraced modern amenities that make life easier, we continue to practice our hunting and sharing traditions and very much value the structure that those activities bring into our lives.
We are a welcoming and friendly people who believe strongly in the value of education. Our highly trained certified and classified staff are dedicated to serving the children of our communities. They work together to meet the unique needs of every student in the district.
Our students are fully immersed in preparing for tomorrow while honoring and perpetuating the priceless traditions and culture they have as a legacy from the past. Our children exude all the warmth and sunshine one could ever hope to find.
We are led by a visionary board. Their mission for our district calls for every child to become proficient in reading, writing and mathematics while gaining an understanding of and appreciation for the values, culture, history and language of the Iñupiat.

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