# Bus Drivers, School

> Drive a school bus to transport students. Ensure adherence to safety rules. May assist students in boarding or exiting.
- **Entity Type:** role
- **Schema Version:** role.v1
- **Soc Code:** 53-3051.00
- **Summary:** Drive a school bus to transport students. Ensure adherence to safety rules. May assist students in boarding or exiting.

## Aliases

- Bus Driver
- Public School Bus Driver
- SPED Bus Driver (Special Education Bus Driver)
- School Bus Driver
- Bus Drive Coordinator
- CDL Bus Driver (Commercial Driver's License Bus Driver)
- SPED School Bus Driver (Special Education School Bus Driver)
- School Van Driver
- Shuttle Bus Driver
- Student Driver
- Bus Monitor
- CDL School Bus Driver (Commercial Driver's License School Bus Driver)

## Tasks

| Text | Type | Iwa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Comply with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner. | Core | 4.A.3.a.4.a |
| Check the condition of a vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order. | Core | 4.A.1.b.2.d |
| Follow safety rules as students board and exit buses or cross streets near bus stops. | Core | 4.A.3.a.4.a |
| Report any bus malfunctions or needed repairs. | Core | 4.A.4.a.2.g |
| Pick up and drop off students at regularly scheduled neighborhood locations, following strict time schedules. | Core | 4.A.3.a.4.a |
| Escort small children across roads and highways. | Supplemental | 4.A.4.a.5.j |
| Drive gasoline, diesel, or electrically powered multi-passenger vehicles to transport students between neighborhoods, schools, and school activities. | Core | 4.A.3.a.4.a |
| Maintain order among students during trips to ensure safety. | Core | 4.A.3.a.1.k |
| Prepare and submit reports that may include the number of students or trips, hours worked, mileage, or fuel consumption. | Core | 4.A.3.b.6.h |
| Maintain knowledge of first-aid procedures. | Core | 4.A.2.b.3.a |
| Record bus routes. | Core | 4.A.3.b.6.h |
| Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations, using telephones or mobile two-way radios. | Core | 4.A.4.a.2.g |

## Emerging Tasks


## Activities

| Name | Iwa |
| --- | --- |
| Inspect motor vehicles. | 4.A.1.b.2.d |
| Follow safety procedures for vehicle operation. | 4.A.3.a.4.a |
| Drive passenger vehicles. | 4.A.3.a.4.a |
| Assist motorists or pedestrians. | 4.A.4.a.5.j |
| Clean vehicles or vehicle components. | 4.A.3.a.1.c |
| Maintain professional knowledge or certifications. | 4.A.2.b.3.a |
| Maintain public order or security. | 4.A.3.a.1.k |
| Maintain vehicles in good working condition. | 4.A.3.b.4.e |
| Record operational details of travel. | 4.A.3.b.6.h |
| Read maps to determine routes. | 4.A.1.a.1.b |
| Receive information or instructions for performing work assignments. | 4.A.4.a.2.c |
| Record operational or production data. | 4.A.3.b.6.h |
| Assist customers to ensure comfort or safety. | 4.A.4.a.5.j |
| Report vehicle or equipment malfunctions. | 4.A.4.a.2.g |
| Notify others of emergencies, problems, or hazards. | 4.A.4.a.2.g |
| Monitor student behavior, social development, or health. | 4.A.1.a.2.f |

## Capabilities

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Transportation | knowledge | 4.55 |
| Far Vision | ability | 4 |
| Public Safety and Security | knowledge | 3.97 |
| Customer and Personal Service | knowledge | 3.94 |
| Near Vision | ability | 3.75 |
| English Language | knowledge | 3.68 |
| Problem Sensitivity | ability | 3.5 |
| Reaction Time | ability | 3.5 |
| Depth Perception | ability | 3.5 |
| Speech Recognition | ability | 3.5 |
| Active Listening | essential_skill | 3.38 |
| Critical Thinking | essential_skill | 3.38 |
| Monitoring | essential_skill | 3.38 |
| Control Precision | ability | 3.38 |
| Multilimb Coordination | ability | 3.38 |
| Peripheral Vision | ability | 3.38 |
| Social Perceptiveness | transferable_skill | 3.25 |
| Oral Comprehension | ability | 3.25 |
| Spatial Orientation | ability | 3.25 |
| Auditory Attention | ability | 3.25 |
| Speech Clarity | ability | 3.25 |
| Mechanical | knowledge | 3.22 |
| Law and Government | knowledge | 3.14 |
| Speaking | essential_skill | 3.12 |
| Operations Monitoring | transferable_skill | 3.12 |
| Oral Expression | ability | 3.12 |
| Information Ordering | ability | 3.12 |
| Selective Attention | ability | 3.12 |
| Time Sharing | ability | 3.12 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | ability | 3.12 |
| Response Orientation | ability | 3.12 |
| Rate Control | ability | 3.12 |
| Visual Color Discrimination | ability | 3.12 |
| Geography | knowledge | 3.01 |
| Reading Comprehension | essential_skill | 3 |
| Coordination | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Service Orientation | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Deductive Reasoning | ability | 3 |
| Operation and Control | transferable_skill | 2.88 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | transferable_skill | 2.88 |

## Skills

| Name | Type |
| --- | --- |
| English Language | Common Skill |
| Speech Recognition | Specialized Skill |
| Depth Perception | Common Skill |
| Critical Thinking | Common Skill |
| Active Listening | Common Skill |
| Social Perceptiveness | Common Skill |
| Information Ordering | Specialized Skill |
| Geography | Specialized Skill |
| Reading Comprehension | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Windows | Common Skill |
| Deductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Time Management | Common Skill |
| Inductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Psychology | Specialized Skill |
| Writing | Common Skill |
| Visualization | Specialized Skill |
| Active Learning | Common Skill |
| Learning Strategies | Specialized Skill |
| Instructing | Specialized Skill |
| Complex Problem Solving | Common Skill |
| Negotiation | Common Skill |
| Finger Dexterity | Common Skill |
| Telecommunications | Specialized Skill |
| Mathematics | Common Skill |
| Systems Analysis | Specialized Skill |
| Equipment Maintenance | Specialized Skill |
| Foreign Language | Common Skill |
| Physics | Specialized Skill |
| Chemistry | Specialized Skill |
| Biology | Specialized Skill |
| Installation | Specialized Skill |
| Equipment Selection | Specialized Skill |

## Tools

| Example | Category | Hot | In Demand |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software | yes | no |
| AOL MapQuest | Map creation software | no | no |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software | no | no |

## Work Context

| Name | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment | 4.84 |
| Frequency of Decision Making | 4.5 |
| Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | 4.39 |
| Spend Time Sitting | 4.27 |
| Contact With Others | 4.26 |
| Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams | 4.13 |
| Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | 4.11 |
| Freedom to Make Decisions | 4.01 |
| Physical Proximity | 4 |
| Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions | 3.9 |
| Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable | 3.86 |
| Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | 3.85 |
| Time Pressure | 3.77 |
| Health and Safety of Other Workers | 3.69 |
| Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | 3.51 |
| Consequence of Error | 3.5 |
| Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures | 3.46 |
| Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team | 3.42 |
| Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals | 3.33 |
| Deal With External Customers or the Public in General | 3.3 |
| Exposed to Contaminants | 3.11 |
| Conflict Situations | 3.01 |
| Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People | 2.75 |
| Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities | 2.69 |
| Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers | 2.68 |
| Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment | 2.62 |
| Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled | 2.56 |
| Telephone Conversations | 2.53 |
| Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | 2.51 |
| Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body | 2.31 |
| E-Mail | 2.3 |
| Written Letters and Memos | 2.3 |
| Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions | 2.23 |
| Exposed to Disease or Infections | 2.15 |
| Outdoors, Under Cover | 2.11 |
| Exposed to Hazardous Conditions | 1.96 |
| In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment | 1.86 |
| Exposed to Hazardous Equipment | 1.83 |
| Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions | 1.8 |
| Exposed to Whole Body Vibration | 1.78 |

## Preparation

- **Job Zone:** 2
- **Job Zone Name:** Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
- **Education:** Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
- **Experience:** Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
- **Svp Range:** (Below 6.0)

### Education Distribution

| Label | Percentage |
| --- | --- |
| High School Diploma | 59.27 |
| Less than a High School Diploma | 37.28 |
| Post-Secondary Certificate | 3.45 |

## Person Fit

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Transportation/Machine Operation | specific_interest_area | 6.55 |
| Realistic | career_interest_type | 5.5 |
| Conventional | career_interest_type | 4.7 |
| Social | career_interest_type | 4.45 |
| Dependability | work_style | 4 |
| Attention to Detail | work_style | 3 |
| Cautiousness | work_style | 2.78 |
| Physical/Manual Labor | specific_interest_area | 2.51 |
| Protective Service | specific_interest_area | 2.37 |
| Mechanics/Electronics | specific_interest_area | 2.32 |
| Integrity | work_style | 2.24 |
| Enterprising | career_interest_type | 2.18 |
| Personal Service | specific_interest_area | 2.17 |
| Social Service | specific_interest_area | 2.11 |
| Cooperation | work_style | 1.99 |
| Self-Control | work_style | 1.95 |

## Related Roles

| Soc Code | Slug | Title | Tier |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 33-9094.00 | role-33-9094-00 | School Bus Monitors | Primary-Short |
| 53-3052.00 | role-53-3052-00 | Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | Primary-Short |
| 53-3054.00 | role-53-3054-00 | Taxi Drivers | Primary-Short |
| 53-3053.00 | role-53-3053-00 | Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | Primary-Short |
| 53-4041.00 | role-53-4041-00 | Subway and Streetcar Operators | Primary-Short |
| 53-4031.00 | role-53-4031-00 | Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | Primary-Long |
| 53-3033.00 | role-53-3033-00 | Light Truck Drivers | Primary-Long |
| 33-9091.00 | role-33-9091-00 | Crossing Guards and Flaggers | Primary-Long |
| 43-5032.00 | role-43-5032-00 | Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | Primary-Long |
| 53-3011.00 | role-53-3011-00 | Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | Primary-Long |
| 53-3032.00 | role-53-3032-00 | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | Supplemental |
| 53-4011.00 | role-53-4011-00 | Locomotive Engineers | Supplemental |

## Career Clusters

| Cluster | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Supply Chain & Transportation | supply-chain-transportation |

## Education Level

- **Category:** High school diploma or equivalent

## Study Programs

| Title | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Transportation and Materials Moving | transportation-and-materials-moving |

## Market

- **Median Wage:** 47040
- **Mean Wage:** 46660
- **Pct10Wage:** 27680
- **Pct25Wage:** 37490
- **Pct75Wage:** 56140
- **Pct90Wage:** 63810
- **Employment:** 387920
- **Area Title:** U.S.

## Industries


### Top

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Median Wage | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 61 | 61 | Educational Services | Sector | 201110 | 42630 | 5.86 |
| 48-49 | 48-49 | Transportation and Warehousing | Sector | 142760 | 49200 | 7.68 |
| 62 | 62 | Health Care and Social Assistance | Sector | 5200 | 38900 | 0.09 |
| 81 | 81 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | Sector | 630 | 41200 | 0.06 |
| 624120 | 624120 | Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities | National industry | 200 | 26310 | 0.03 |
| 71 | 71 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | Sector | 100 | 44020 | 0.02 |
| 713940 | 713940 | Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers | National industry | 100 | 44020 | 0.06 |
| 55 | 55 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | Sector |  | 44290 |  |
| 56 | 56 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | Sector |  | 54450 |  |

### Concentrated

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 48-49 | 48-49 | Transportation and Warehousing | Sector | 142760 | 7.68 |
| 61 | 61 | Educational Services | Sector | 201110 | 5.86 |
| 62 | 62 | Health Care and Social Assistance | Sector | 5200 | 0.09 |
| 713940 | 713940 | Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers | National industry | 100 | 0.06 |
| 81 | 81 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | Sector | 630 | 0.06 |
| 624120 | 624120 | Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities | National industry | 200 | 0.03 |
| 71 | 71 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | Sector | 100 | 0.02 |
- **Count:** 9

## Ai Signals


## Ai Outlook


### Index

- **Value:** 41
- **Percentile:** 39
- **Band:** Moderate
- **Version:** ai-exposure-index-v1

#### Components

| Percentile | Source |
| --- | --- |
| 35 | openai_gpts_are_gpts |
| 47 | microsoft_working_with_ai |
- **Component Count:** 2

### Exposure

| Source | Label | Value | Percentile | Band | Note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| eloundou_gamma | LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou) | 0.3529411764705882 | 35 | Moderate | Share of this job's tasks where a large language model plus simple tools could cut the time to do them by at least half. γ is capped at 1.0 and many jobs reach that ceiling, so treat a top score as 'in the top group', not a precise rank. |
| microsoft_applicability | AI assistant applicability (Microsoft) | 0.14226027523756102 | 47 | Moderate | How applicable today's AI assistants are to this job's activities, measured from real Microsoft Copilot conversations. Applicability is not the same as replacement. |

### Eloundou

- **Alpha:** 0.29411764705882354
- **Beta:** 0.3235294117647059
- **Gamma:** 0.3529411764705882

### Usage Tasks

| Task | Usage Percent | Importance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Read maps and follow written and verbal geographic directions. | 0.010681609965120435 | 4.14 |
| Comply with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner. | 0.0020541557625231607 | 5 |
| Maintain knowledge of first-aid procedures. | 0.0018487401862708444 | 4.39 |
- **Usage Release:** 2026-01-15-v4-plus-2025-03-27-v2

### Bls

- **Growth Percent:** 0.2
- **Growth Percentile:** 27
- **Direction:** About average
- **Annual Openings Thousands:** 61
- **Annual Openings Percentile:** 91
- **Employment2024Thousands:** 387.3
- **Employment2034Thousands:** 388.2

### Sources

| Source | Version |
| --- | --- |
| bls_employment_projections | 2024-2034 |
| microsoft_working_with_ai | working-with-ai |
| openai_gpts_are_gpts | gpts-are-gpts |

## Counts

- **Tasks:** 17
- **Skills:** 32
- **Capabilities:** 120
- **Tools:** 3
- **Related Roles:** 20

## Source

- **Dataset:** gold.onet_role_starter_surface
- **Version:** 30.3
- **Generated At:** 2026-06-02T21:00:32.945303+00:00
- **Content Hash:** 093a8f71605bd977