Bus Driver
Toms River, NJ · On-site
$1.5K/wk
Academy Bus Commuter Service Bus Driver Academy Bus has Bus Driver positions available for our Commuter Service out of our Ocean County location in Toms River, NJ. $5000 SIGN ON BONUS - DAILY ROUTES ...
Bus Driver
Toms River, NJ · On-site
$1.5K/wk
Academy Bus Commuter Service Bus Driver Academy Bus has Bus Driver positions available for our Commuter Service out of our Ocean County location in Toms River, NJ. $5000 SIGN ON BONUS - DAILY ROUTES ...
Bus Driver
Toms River, NJ · On-site
$1.5K/wk
Academy Bus has Bus Driver positions available for our Commuter Service out of our Ocean County location in Toms River, NJ. $5000 SIGN ON BONUS - DAILY ROUTES - HOME EVERY NIGHT! EVERY FRIDAY IS PAY ...
Bus Driver
Toms River, NJ · On-site
$1.5K/wk
Academy Bus has Bus Driver positions available for our Commuter Service out of our Ocean County location in Toms River, NJ. $5000 SIGN ON BONUS - DAILY ROUTES - HOME EVERY NIGHT! EVERY FRIDAY IS PAY ...
Bus Driver
Toms River, NJ · On-site
$1.5K/wk
Academy Bus has Bus Driver positions available for our Commuter Service out of our Ocean County location in Toms River, NJ. $5000 SIGN ON BONUS - DAILY ROUTES - HOME EVERY NIGHT! EVERY FRIDAY IS PAY ...
Bus Driver
Toms River, NJ · On-site
$1.5K/wk
Academy Bus has Bus Driver positions available for our Commuter Service out of our Ocean County location in Toms River, NJ. $5000 SIGN ON BONUS - DAILY ROUTES - HOME EVERY NIGHT! EVERY FRIDAY IS PAY ...
Charter Bus Driver
Hoboken, NJ · On-site
$200 - $300/day
... Weekends Available! Join Academy Bus, a leader in passenger transportation, and discover a career that offers: * Earn $200 - $300 per day * Tips! * $5000 Sign On Bonus (for full-time bus driver)
Charter Bus Driver
Hoboken, NJ · On-site
$200 - $300/day
... Weekends Available! Join Academy Bus, a leader in passenger transportation, and discover a career that offers: * Earn $200 - $300 per day * Tips! * $5000 Sign On Bonus (for full-time bus driver)
Bus Driver
Leonardo, NJ · On-site
$1.5K/wk
Academy Bus has Bus Driver positions available for our Commuter Service out of our Monmouth County location in Leonardo, NJ. $5000 SIGN ON BONUS - DAILY ROUTES - HOME EVERY NIGHT! EVERY FRIDAY IS PAY ...
Bus Driver
Leonardo, NJ · On-site
$1.5K/wk
Academy Bus has Bus Driver positions available for our Commuter Service out of our Monmouth County location in Leonardo, NJ. $5000 SIGN ON BONUS - DAILY ROUTES - HOME EVERY NIGHT! EVERY FRIDAY IS PAY ...
Bus Driver
Leonardo, NJ · On-site
$1.5K/wk
Academy Bus has Bus Driver positions available for our Commuter Service out of our Monmouth County location in Leonardo, NJ. $5000 SIGN ON BONUS - DAILY ROUTES - HOME EVERY NIGHT! EVERY FRIDAY IS PAY ...
Bus Driver
Leonardo, NJ · On-site
$1.5K/wk
Academy Bus has Bus Driver positions available for our Commuter Service out of our Monmouth County location in Leonardo, NJ. $5000 SIGN ON BONUS - DAILY ROUTES - HOME EVERY NIGHT! EVERY FRIDAY IS PAY ...
Charter Bus Driver
Hoboken, NJ · On-site
$200 - $300/day
... Weekends Available! Join Academy Bus, a leader in passenger transportation, and discover a career that offers: * Earn $200 - $300 per day * Tips! * $5000 Sign On Bonus (for full-time bus driver)
Charter Bus Driver
Hoboken, NJ · On-site
$200 - $300/day
... Weekends Available! Join Academy Bus, a leader in passenger transportation, and discover a career that offers: * Earn $200 - $300 per day * Tips! * $5000 Sign On Bonus (for full-time bus driver)
Charter Bus Driver
Hoboken, NJ · On-site
$200 - $300/day
... Weekends Available! Join Academy Bus, a leader in passenger transportation, and discover a career that offers: * Earn $200 - $300 per day * Tips! * $5000 Sign On Bonus (for full-time bus driver)
Charter Bus Driver
Hoboken, NJ · On-site
$200 - $300/day
... Weekends Available! Join Academy Bus, a leader in passenger transportation, and discover a career that offers: * Earn $200 - $300 per day * Tips! * $5000 Sign On Bonus (for full-time bus driver)
Bus Driver
Leonardo, NJ · On-site
$1.5K/wk
Academy Bus has Bus Driver positions available for our Commuter Service out of our Monmouth County location in Leonardo, NJ. $5000 SIGN ON BONUS - DAILY ROUTES - HOME EVERY NIGHT! EVERY FRIDAY IS PAY ...
Bus Driver
Leonardo, NJ · On-site
$1.5K/wk
Academy Bus has Bus Driver positions available for our Commuter Service out of our Monmouth County location in Leonardo, NJ. $5000 SIGN ON BONUS - DAILY ROUTES - HOME EVERY NIGHT! EVERY FRIDAY IS PAY ...
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School Bus Driver
Washington, NJ · On-site
$26 - $28/hr
There is work available year-round, including weekends . If you don't have a Commercial Driver ... School bus and van drivers wanted. Immediate positions available. * $1,500 Sign on bonus for those ...
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School Bus Driver
Washington, NJ · On-site
$26 - $28/hr
There is work available year-round, including weekends . If you don't have a Commercial Driver ... School bus and van drivers wanted. Immediate positions available. * $1,500 Sign on bonus for those ...
Bus Driver
Perth Amboy, NJ · On-site
$26/hr
Academy Bus Cdl Drivers Academy Bus is now hiring CDL drivers to operate ON-CAMPUS TRANSPORTATION for our local University contract services in New Brunswick, NJ. Join Academy Bus and be part of our ...
Bus Driver
Perth Amboy, NJ · On-site
$26/hr
Academy Bus Cdl Drivers Academy Bus is now hiring CDL drivers to operate ON-CAMPUS TRANSPORTATION for our local University contract services in New Brunswick, NJ. Join Academy Bus and be part of our ...
Bus Driver
Perth Amboy, NJ · On-site
$26/hr
ACADEMY BUS is now hiring CDL DRIVERS to operate ON-CAMPUS TRANSPORTATION for our local University contract services in New Brunswick, NJ. Join Academy Bus and be part of our elite team of ...
Bus Driver
Perth Amboy, NJ · On-site
$26/hr
ACADEMY BUS is now hiring CDL DRIVERS to operate ON-CAMPUS TRANSPORTATION for our local University contract services in New Brunswick, NJ. Join Academy Bus and be part of our elite team of ...
Bus Driver
Hackensack, NJ · On-site
$30.60/hr
ACADEMY BUS is hiring CDL DRIVERS to operate PUBLIC TRANSIT BUSES in BERGEN AND PASSAIC COUNTY, NEW JERSEY. Join Academy Bus and be part of our elite team of professional drivers, backed by the best ...
Bus Driver
Hackensack, NJ · On-site
$30.60/hr
ACADEMY BUS is hiring CDL DRIVERS to operate PUBLIC TRANSIT BUSES in BERGEN AND PASSAIC COUNTY, NEW JERSEY. Join Academy Bus and be part of our elite team of professional drivers, backed by the best ...
Bus Driver
Hackensack, NJ · On-site
$30.60/hr
ACADEMY BUS is hiring CDL DRIVERS to operate PUBLIC TRANSIT BUSES in BERGEN AND PASSAIC COUNTY, NEW JERSEY. Join Academy Bus and be part of our elite team of professional drivers, backed by the best ...
Bus Driver
Hackensack, NJ · On-site
$30.60/hr
ACADEMY BUS is hiring CDL DRIVERS to operate PUBLIC TRANSIT BUSES in BERGEN AND PASSAIC COUNTY, NEW JERSEY. Join Academy Bus and be part of our elite team of professional drivers, backed by the best ...
Bus Driver
Hackensack, NJ · On-site
$30.60/hr
ACADEMY BUS is hiring CDL DRIVERS to operate PUBLIC TRANSIT BUSES in BERGEN AND PASSAIC COUNTY, NEW JERSEY. Join Academy Bus and be part of our elite team of professional drivers, backed by the best ...
Bus Driver
Hackensack, NJ · On-site
$30.60/hr
ACADEMY BUS is hiring CDL DRIVERS to operate PUBLIC TRANSIT BUSES in BERGEN AND PASSAIC COUNTY, NEW JERSEY. Join Academy Bus and be part of our elite team of professional drivers, backed by the best ...
Bus Driver
Perth Amboy, NJ · On-site
$26/hr
ACADEMY BUS is now hiring CDL DRIVERS to operate ON-CAMPUS TRANSPORTATION for our local University contract services in New Brunswick, NJ. Join Academy Bus and be part of our elite team of ...
Bus Driver
Perth Amboy, NJ · On-site
$26/hr
ACADEMY BUS is now hiring CDL DRIVERS to operate ON-CAMPUS TRANSPORTATION for our local University contract services in New Brunswick, NJ. Join Academy Bus and be part of our elite team of ...
Charter Bus Driver
Westampton Township, NJ · On-site
$200 - $300/day
Academy Bus has a Charter Bus Driver job available at our Westampton, NJ location near Philadelphia. Every day is different with our unique clients which include professional and college sports teams ...
Charter Bus Driver
Westampton Township, NJ · On-site
$200 - $300/day
Academy Bus has a Charter Bus Driver job available at our Westampton, NJ location near Philadelphia. Every day is different with our unique clients which include professional and college sports teams ...
Charter Bus Driver
Perth Amboy, NJ · On-site
$200 - $300/day
Academy Bus has Charter Bus Driver positions available at our new location in Perth Amboy, NJ. $5000 SIGN ON BONUS and earn $200-$300 or more per day plus tips! Full-time schedule year-round! Every ...
Charter Bus Driver
Perth Amboy, NJ · On-site
$200 - $300/day
Academy Bus has Charter Bus Driver positions available at our new location in Perth Amboy, NJ. $5000 SIGN ON BONUS and earn $200-$300 or more per day plus tips! Full-time schedule year-round! Every ...
Charter Bus Driver
Leonardo, NJ · On-site
$200 - $300/day
Academy Bus has Charter Bus Driver positions available at our Monmouth County location in Leonardo, NJ. Every day is different with our unique clients which include professional and college sports ...
Charter Bus Driver
Leonardo, NJ · On-site
$200 - $300/day
Academy Bus has Charter Bus Driver positions available at our Monmouth County location in Leonardo, NJ. Every day is different with our unique clients which include professional and college sports ...
Charter Bus Driver
Leonardo, NJ · On-site
$200 - $300/day
Charter Bus Driver Academy Bus has Charter Bus Driver positions available at our Monmouth County location in Leonardo, NJ. Every day is different with our unique clients which include professional ...
Charter Bus Driver
Leonardo, NJ · On-site
$200 - $300/day
Charter Bus Driver Academy Bus has Charter Bus Driver positions available at our Monmouth County location in Leonardo, NJ. Every day is different with our unique clients which include professional ...
Weekend Bus Driver information
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How much do weekend bus driver jobs pay per hour?
As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend bus driver in New Jersey is $20.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.59 and $22.69 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is a weekend bus driver?
Weekend bus drivers are professional drivers who operate buses primarily on Saturdays and Sundays. They are responsible for transporting passengers safely along designated routes, ensuring adherence to schedules, and providing customer service. Weekend bus drivers may work for public transit agencies, private companies, or charter services, and their roles can include checking fares, assisting passengers, and maintaining a safe driving environment. This position often appeals to individuals seeking part-time or supplemental work with flexible hours.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a weekend bus driver, and why are they important?
To thrive as a Weekend Bus Driver, you need a valid commercial driver's license (CDL), a clean driving record, and knowledge of traffic laws and safe driving practices. Familiarity with fare collection systems, GPS navigation, and sometimes basic vehicle maintenance tools is typically required. Excellent customer service, patience, and strong communication skills set standout drivers apart in managing diverse passengers and unexpected situations. These skills and qualities are vital to ensure passenger safety, punctuality, and a positive rider experience.
What are some common challenges faced by weekend bus drivers and how can they be managed?
Weekend bus drivers often encounter challenges such as fluctuating passenger volumes, road closures for events, and unpredictable traffic conditions. To manage these, drivers need to be adaptable, maintain clear communication with dispatchers, and stay updated on route changes or detours. Building strong customer service skills also helps in addressing passenger concerns and ensuring a safe, pleasant ride for everyone. Many transit agencies provide support and ongoing training to help drivers handle these situations effectively.
Can you become a part-time weekend bus driver?
Yes, many transit agencies and private bus companies offer part-time weekend bus driver positions. These roles typically require a valid commercial driver's license (CDL), a clean driving record, and the ability to work flexible hours, including weekends. Part-time schedules allow drivers to work fewer hours while still performing essential transportation services.
What disqualifies you from being a weekend bus driver?
Disqualifications for a weekend bus driver typically include having a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) with passenger endorsement, a clean driving record, and passing background checks. Additionally, candidates must meet age requirements and often need to pass medical examinations and drug tests; failure to meet these criteria can disqualify applicants.
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Bus Driver
Toms River, NJ • On-site
Academy Bus •
Trucking • 1 - 5K employees1,001 - 5,000 employees
6.4
Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
11th of 22 rated coach operators
People enjoy working here
Respectful managers
Uninterrupted breaks
$1.5K/wk
Other
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Re-posted 7 days ago
Job description
Academy Bus Commuter Service Bus Driver
Academy Bus has Bus Driver positions available for our Commuter Service out of our Ocean County location in Toms River, NJ. $5000 SIGN ON BONUS - DAILY ROUTES - HOME EVERY NIGHT! EVERY FRIDAY IS PAY DAY! Earn up to $1500 per week.
Join Academy Bus, a leader in passenger transportation, and discover a career that offers:
- Earn up to $1500 per week on average
- $5000 Sign On Bonus (for full-time bus driver)
- Paid training
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
- Quarterly and annual Safety Bonus
- Referral Bonus
- Uniforms
- New equipment
- Electronic logs and DVIR systems
- 24 hour maintenance and dispatch teams
Health Insurance and Benefits Offered Include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription and Life insurance
- Supplemental coverages
- 401K plan
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
Bus Driver Requirements:
- CDL
- Passenger Endorsement
- Airbrake Endorsement
- Good Driving Record
Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Charter Driver, Charter Bus Driver, Charter Bus Operator, Bus Driver, Bus Operator, Motorcoach Driver, Motorcoach Operator, Motorcoach Bus Driver, Motorcoach Bus Operator
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About Academy Bus
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Industry
Trucking
Company size
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Hoboken, NJ, US
Year founded
1968
Website
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Benefits
Hours and flexibility
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