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School Bus, Inc.

School Bus Driver

Sioux Falls, SD · On-site

School bus drivers pick up students at a designated location, such as street corners or private ... Safety Manager on the implementation and compliance of all DOT and OSHA rules and regulations.

Krapf School Bus NJN INC.

School Bus Driver

Hopatcong, NJ · On-site

$26.25 - $29.25/hr

When transporting special needs/exceptional children, manage student care and behavior within guidelines established by state School Bus Driver Manual and individual school district. * Report all ...

Krapf School Bus NJN INC.

School Bus Driver

Stanhope, NJ · On-site

$26.25 - $29.25/hr

When transporting special needs/exceptional children, manage student care and behavior within guidelines established by state School Bus Driver Manual and individual school district. * Report all ...

Krapf School Bus NJN INC.

School Bus Driver

Ledgewood, NJ · On-site

$26.25 - $29.25/hr

When transporting special needs/exceptional children, manage student care and behavior within guidelines established by state School Bus Driver Manual and individual school district. * Report all ...

MARANATA SCHOOL BUS SERVICE

School Bus Driver

Aventura, FL · On-site

$960/wk (+ commission)

We are seeking a responsible and dedicated School Bus Driver to join our team in Aventura, Miami ... behavior management skills * Communicate effectively with students, parents, school staff, and ...

Harlow's Bus

School Bus Driver

Floweree, MT · On-site

School Bus Driver School Bus drivers are responsible for safely transporting students to and from ... Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with a wide range of management styles within the ...

Harlows School Bus Service

School Bus Driver

Volga, SD · On-site

School bus drivers pick up students at a designated location, such as street corners or private ... Responsible to work with Harlow's Safety Manager on the implementation and compliance of all DOT ...

Elevate Academy

School Bus Driver

Caldwell, ID · On-site

The driver must be able to operate the bus, manage students, and observe all laws, rules and ... Passenger, School Bus, "B", Airbrakes * Hold a class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with ...

Krapf School Bus NJN INC.

School Bus Driver

Newton, NJ · On-site

$26/hr

School Bus Driver and Traveling Licensed Substitute Bus Driver positions available.No experience ... manager role * You will qualify for health insurance benefits if you average 130+ hours per month ...

Harlow's Bus

School Bus Driver

Crosby, ND · On-site

School Bus Driver School Bus drivers are responsible for safely transporting students to and from ... Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with a wide range of management styles within the ...

Harlows School Bus Service

School Bus Driver

Libby, MT · On-site

School bus drivers pick up students at a designated location, such as street corners or homes and ... Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with a wide range of management styles within the ...

Elevate Academy

School Bus Driver

Caldwell, ID

The driver must be able to operate the bus, manage students, and observe all laws, rules and ... Passenger, School Bus, "B", Airbrakes * Hold a class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with ...

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How much do school bus management jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for school bus management in the United States is $21.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $24.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between School Bus Management vs School Bus Driver?

AspectSchool Bus ManagementSchool Bus Driver
Required CredentialsCommercial Driver's License (CDL), school bus certification, management experienceCDL with passenger and school bus endorsements, driver training
Work EnvironmentOffice settings, bus depots, administrative tasksOn the road, transporting students, driving routes
Employer & Industry UsageSchool districts, transportation companies, fleet managementSchool districts, private schools, transportation services

School Bus Management involves overseeing transportation operations, scheduling, and compliance, often requiring management experience and certifications. In contrast, School Bus Drivers focus on safely transporting students, requiring driving credentials and on-the-road experience. Both roles are essential in school transportation but differ in responsibilities and work environment.

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Bus Driver- Transportation Dept

Suwanee, GA • On-site

Gwinnett County Public Schools
Education • 10K+ employees
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$22.44 - $31.40/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Gwinnett County Public Schools rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 27 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Position Type:
Transportation/Bus Manager
Date Posted:
7/1/2026
Location:
Transportation Clusters
Date Available:
07/29/2026Job Code:Bus Manager - 030019Standard Hours:35Department:Transportation Dept - 272580Empl Class:NA
Minimum Salary:$22.44/Hourly
Maximum Salary:$31.40/Hourly
Scheduled Days:185
Target Openings:650
License and Certification Qualifications:
  • Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake, passenger (P) and school bus (S) endorsements required to drive a school bus Required
  • No CDL is required to apply for the position Required
  • Valid Class A, B or C Driver's License required to apply for the position Required
  • Required to have held an unrestricted driver's license for three or more years prior to application date Required
  • Required to obtain a CDL permit before being hired into the bus manager training program Required
  • Bus Managers receive American Heart Association certification during the training program and must complete the required bi-annual training to maintain it (provided by GCPS) Required

Education Qualifications:
  • H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree or equivalent Required

Experience Qualifications:
  • Must successfully complete the Bus Manager training program provided by Gwinnett County Public Schools Required

Skills Qualifications:
  • Ability to communicate in the English language both orally and in writing
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to take directions
  • Ability to exhibit a positive attitude
  • Ability to interact positively with, gain respect of, and maintain effective control over student passengers to ensure that behavior is not distracting to safe driving
  • Ability to operate a school bus transporting students in a safe, proper and courteous manner
  • Ability to work harmoniously with children and others
  • Ability to work well as part of a team

Primary Responsibilities:
Perform all activities required to safely operate a school bus transporting students and other authorized personnel to and from schools and school-related events.
  • Ensure the safe, timely, and dependable transportation of students and other authorized personnel to-and-from school and/or school-related events.
    • Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance; work hours may vary during the school year.
  • Operate the school bus in strict compliance with federal, state, and local laws, GCPS policies and procedures, and GCPS Transportation protocol to protect the student passengers, the general public, and the school system from harm.
    • Participate in 70 to 90 hours of initial training as well as 20 to 40 hours of professional development each year to maintain safe driving skills.
    • Successfully complete and pass annual qualification health physical, annual driving skills exam, and submit to and successfully pass random, unannounced drug and alcohol tests.
    • Adhere to the policies and procedures of the Gwinnett County Public School district and the protocol and regulations detailed in the GCPS Transportation Handbook.
    • Operate bus free from traffic violations or warning citations from state or local law enforcement.
    • Operate bus free from preventable accidents as determined by the Safety & Training department.
  • Ensure that students are loaded, properly secured, and unloaded with extreme attentiveness to student safety.
    • Use extreme concentration when transporting students during all routes.
    • Monitor surrounding traffic to ensure safety of student passengers.
    • Count each student from the stop onto the bus or from the bus until safely positioned at the bus stop while maintaining control of the students still on the bus.
    • Ensure that each student is safely and appropriately seated within the seat compartment.
    • Ensure that all equipment including book bags, models, and musical instruments are secured within the seating compartment.
  • Maintain a safe environment within the bus by enforcing rules of conduct, tactfully managing student behavior, and reporting cases of student misbehavior to appropriate administrators.
    • Monitor student behavior on the bus and protect students from inappropriate actions of other students.
    • Utilize student behavior management to help prevent discipline issues, to intervene early in the development of any behavior issues, and to provide for consistent and appropriate consequences if the misbehavior escalates.
    • Maintain appropriate levels of confidentiality concerning any issues related to student management.
  • Perform pre-trip inspection, post-trip inspection, adhere to school bus maintenance requirements, and ensure school bus is clean and sanitary at all times.
    • Perform and log physical inspections of the soundness and safety of each vehicle prior to operations and after operations, including inspections in the morning before routes and after routes, and in the afternoon before and after routes.
    • Deliver bus to vehicle maintenance facility as directed by schedule, supervisory personnel, or vehicle maintenance personnel.
    • Maintain internal and external cleanliness of assigned vehicle for the purpose of ensuring safety, appearance, comfort, and sanitation of the vehicle.
  • Attend zone staff meetings, complete staff development training, and participate in job-related workshops as required for the purpose of gathering information to safely perform job functions.
    • Keep up-to-date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by GCPS; establish and maintain operational proficiency of same.
  • Prepare reports (e.g., field trip reports, incident reports, inspections records, passenger misbehavior, mileage logs, student counts, routing information, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, conveying information, and/or complying with established guidelines.
    • Assist school personnel or other GCPS staff with data collection as needed related to student management or other functions of the GCPS Transportation department.
  • Communicate with others in a timely, accurate, empathetic, and professional manner as needed to ensure the safe and reliable transportation of student passengers.
    • Communicate with dispatchers through use of the radio, following proper protocol.
    • Respond to inquiries from students, parents, and/or staff for the purpose of providing the necessary information regarding transportation services and safe, acceptable student behavior.
    • Interact in a positive and collaborative manner with school administrators to extend the classroom to the school bus.
    • Act as an ambassador of the district, behaving in a professional and courteous manner, and treating all individuals with respect and patience.
  • Provide safety and emergency training to all students.
    • Train students on the proper way to ride a school bus during the first week of school, including loading and unloading protocol, proper seating, railroad crossings, and various other issues.
    • Provide ongoing emergency training concerning the actions to be taken in various emergency situations on a monthly basis.
    • Provide emergency evacuation training that is simulated monthly and practiced twice a year.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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