Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity - 53-3021.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Drive bus or motor coach, including regular route operations, charters, and private carriage. May assist passengers with baggage. May collect fares or tickets.

DOT Titles Included in this O*NET-SOC Code

  • Bus Driver
  • Bus Driver, Day-Haul or Farm Charter
  • Mobile-Lounge Driver

Sample of Occupations in this SOC Family

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Advise passengers to be seated and orderly while on vehicles.
  • Assist passengers with baggage and collect tickets or cash fares.
  • Drive vehicles over specified routes or to specified destinations according to time schedules in order to transport passengers, complying with traffic regulations.
  • Inspect vehicles, and check gas, oil, and water levels prior to departure.
  • Load and unload baggage in baggage compartments.
  • Make minor repairs to vehicle and change tires.
  • Park vehicles at loading areas so that passengers can board.
  • Record cash receipts and ticket fares.
  • Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.
  • Report delays or accidents.

Detailed Work Activities

  • collect payment
  • examine vehicle to detect malfunctions, damage, or maintenance needed
  • follow traffic laws
  • load/unload passenger luggage or cargo
  • maintain or repair cargo or passenger vehicle
  • maintain records, reports, or files
  • monitor variables affecting route activities
  • move or fit heavy objects
  • operate highway passenger vehicles
  • oversee work progress to verify safety or conformance to standards
  • perform safety inspections in transportation setting
  • provide customer service in surface transportation
  • service vehicle with water, fuel, or oil
  • transport passengers or cargo
  • use established traffic or transportation procedures
  • use hand or power tools
  • use local or regional geographical knowledge to transportation
  • use two-way radio or mobile phone
  • use vehicle repair tools or safety equipment