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Night Bus Driver Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Bus Driver

Brighton, CO

$17.31 - $23.80/hr

Bus Driver Overview: Are you passionate about ensuring the safe and efficient transportation of ... Provide support for center-level Parent Night's by offering transportation or other assistance as ...

Bus Driver

Brighton, CO · On-site

$17.31 - $23.80/hr

Bus Driver Overview: Are you passionate about ensuring the safe and efficient transportation of ... Provide support for center-level Parent Night's by offering transportation or other assistance as ...

Bus Driver

Brighton, CO · On-site

$17.31 - $23.80/hr

Bus Driver Overview: Are you passionate about ensuring the safe and efficient transportation of ... Provide support for center-level Parent Night's by offering transportation or other assistance as ...

Bus Driver

Mcminnville, OR · On-site

$34/hr

As an Athletics Bus Driver, you'll play a crucial role in providing safe and reliable ... Excellent vision abilities including close, distance, night, color, and peripheral vision. Work ...

Bus Driver

Mcminnville, OR

$17.25 - $23.75/hr

As an Athletics Bus Driver, you'll play a crucial role in providing safe and reliable ... Excellent vision abilities including close, distance, night, color, and peripheral vision. Work ...

Bus Driver

Walterboro, SC · On-site

$17.51 - $24.34/hr

... School Bus Driver Handbook, Transportation Department Handbook, school board policy and local ... and at night, as assigned. Exercises responsible leadership and appropriate behavior when on ...

Bus Driver

Asheville, NC · On-site

$25/hr

Description Drivers wanted- Expanding service $25.00 to start Asheville Transit Management is ... Night Shift * Weekends Company's website: * www.ratpdevusa.com

Night Shift * Split Shift * Holidays * Weekends as Needed * Monday to Friday * Year-round Work School Bus Driver Responsibilities: * Safely operate school buses on scheduled routes * Perform pre-trip ...

Bus Driver

Asheville, NC · On-site

$16 - $22/hr

Drivers wanted- Expanding service $22.94 to start Asheville Transit Management is seeking fixed ... Night Shift * Weekends Company's website: * www.ratpdevusa.com

Bus Driver

Asheville, NC · On-site

$22.94/hr

Description Drivers wanted- Expanding service $22.94 to start Asheville Transit Management is ... Night Shift * Weekends Company's website: * www.ratpdevusa.com

Night Shift * Split Shift * Holidays * Weekends as Needed * Monday to Friday * Year-round Work School Bus Driver Responsibilities: * Safely operate school buses on scheduled routes * Perform pre-trip ...

Night Shift * Split Shift * Holidays * Weekends as Needed * Monday to Friday * Year-round Work School Bus Driver Responsibilities: * Safely operate school buses on scheduled routes * Perform pre-trip ...

Bus Driver

Asheville, NC

$16 - $22/hr

Drivers wanted- Expanding service $25.00 to start Asheville Transit Management is seeking fixed ... Night Shift * Weekends Company's website: * www.ratpdevusa.com

School Bus Driver

Holland, MI · On-site

$23 - $29.20/hr

Regular bus drivers at WO can significantly supplement their income by opting to take day or night trips at full pay for driving time... and wait (down) time. Physical Requirements and Working ...

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How much do night bus driver jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for night bus driver in the United States is $19.81, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $22.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Night Bus Driver vs Bus Conductor?

AspectNight Bus DriverBus Conductor
Required CredentialsDriver's license, commercial driving certificationConductor's license or certification (if applicable)
Work EnvironmentDriving buses during night hours, on roads and highwaysAssisting passengers, collecting fares, managing onboard safety
Employer & Industry UsagePublic transportation companies, private bus servicesPublic transit agencies, bus companies
Common Search & ComparisonNight Bus Driver vs Bus Conductor

The Night Bus Driver primarily focuses on operating buses during nighttime hours, requiring a valid driver's license and driving certifications. In contrast, a Bus Conductor handles passenger interactions, fare collection, and onboard safety. Both roles are essential in public transportation but differ in responsibilities and credentials. Understanding these differences helps job seekers identify the right career path within the bus industry.

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

To thrive as a Night Bus Driver, you need a valid commercial driver's license (CDL), a clean driving record, and thorough knowledge of local traffic laws and route navigation. Familiarity with ticketing systems, GPS devices, and vehicle safety checks is typically required. Excellent customer service, alertness, and stress management are critical soft skills for handling diverse passengers and night-time challenges. These skills ensure passenger safety, reliable service, and positive experiences during late hours.

What are the unique challenges of working as a night bus driver, and how do drivers typically manage them?

Night bus drivers often face challenges such as reduced visibility, dealing with fatigued or intoxicated passengers, and maintaining alertness during overnight hours. To manage these, drivers rely on strict adherence to safety protocols, regular rest breaks, and training in conflict resolution and customer service. Many transit companies also provide support systems such as direct radio contact with dispatch and security personnel to ensure drivers feel safe and supported throughout their shifts.

What are night bus drivers?

Night bus drivers are professional drivers who operate buses during late evening and overnight hours, providing public transportation when regular daytime services are less frequent or unavailable. Their responsibilities include safely transporting passengers, keeping to scheduled routes and times, assisting riders as needed, and maintaining order on the bus. Night bus drivers often work with a diverse group of passengers, including night-shift workers and late-night travelers, and must remain alert to ensure safety. They may also handle unique challenges such as reduced visibility, quieter roads, and occasional late-night incidents. This role requires a valid commercial driver’s license, good customer service skills, and a strong commitment to safety.
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Infographic showing various Night Bus Driver job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,198 per year, or $19.8 per hour.

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Job description

QUALIFICATIONS: 
1.         Valid license to drive a school bus.
2.         School additional health and age requirements as the Board may require.
REPORTS TO:
Transportation Supervisor and/ or Designee
JOB GOALS:
By providing safe and efficient transportation so that students may enjoy the fullest
possible advantage from the district's curriculum and extracurricular program.
MSIS COURSE/WORK CODE(S):
751023 - Bus Driver - Responsible for transporting students on a school bus.
Required Endorsement(s): None
131037 - Special Education Transportation Services - Responsible for transporting
students with disabilities who require specialized transportation services as a related
service.  Includes private contracts and state agencies.
Required Endorsement(s): None
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.         Obeys all local and state traffic laws and Mississippi School Bus Transportation laws.
2.         Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
3.         Maintains discipline when students are on bus.
4.         Reports undisciplined students to their proper authority.
5.         Keeps assigned bus clean.
6.         Keeps to assigned schedule.
7.         Checks out bus before each operation for mechanical defects.
8.         Notifies the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
9.         Discharges students only at authorized stops.
10.       Exercises responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips.
11.       Transports only authorized students.
12.       Reports all accidents and completes required reports.
13.       Enforces regulations against smoking and eating on the bus.
14.       Operate the bus in such a manner as to maintain a schedule to assure the safety
            of the pupils transported on the bus and to protect the bus from abuse.
15.       Maintain all transportation records and reports as required.
16.       The driver shall park his bus each day at the last school at which pupils unload, at a parking place designated by the assistant superintendent and it shall remain parked there until time to transport his pupils to their homes.  The bus shall not be moved during the day except for necessary service to the bus or for purposes specifically authorized by the assistant superintendent.  It shall be the duty of the principal of the school which the bus is parked to cooperate with the driver to protect the bus from abuse while it is parked there.
17.       The driver shall not use the bus for his own personal transportation or convenience at any time.  It is a violation of state law for a driver to use a district owned bus for his personal transportation.
18.       Each trip other than on the regular school route shall be made on written instruction from the superintendent as provided in the Rules and Regulations of the state school buses owned by school districts for the purpose of transporting children to and from school programs as authorized by House Bill No. 6 of the Laws of Mississippi, Extra-ordinary Session, 1953, and such trips shall not then be made unless the driver has with him on the bus the written instructions from the superintendent for the specific trip being made.  The superintendent shall authorize no extra trips except those specifically approved by the board and recorded in the official minutes of the board.  The board shall not authorize the use of a school bus for any service not authorized by the State Board of Education, or by law.
19.       The driver shall park the bus at night and on weekends at a place designated by the superintendent and if this designated parking place is at the driver's home he shall be responsible for its safekeeping while it is parked there.  The driver shall permit no one except the substitute driver designated to drive his bus and the substitute driver shall be governed by the same laws, rules and regulations as the driver.
20.       The driver shall enter into a contract with the board to faithfully perform his duties as driver as provided in these rules and regulations, and the regulations of the board on forms provided by the State Board of Education.  The board may require the driver to furnish a performance bond with a surety company on the form that such driver will faithfully carry out the provisions of said contract.
21.       Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the Transportation Supervisor and/or Superintendent's designee may assign from time to time.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary, work day, and work year to be established by the Board of Trustees.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of
board policy on evaluation of support staff.