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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.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Bus Driver
  • Bus Operator
  • Motor Coach Operator
  • Motor Coach Driver
  • Transit Bus Driver
  • Transit Coach Operator
  • Transit Operator
  • Charter Driver
  • Driver
  • Charter Coach Driver

SOC Occupation Groups

53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
53-3000 Motor Vehicle Operators
53-3020 Bus Drivers
53-3021.00 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Advise passengers to be seated and orderly while on vehicles.
  • Assist passengers, such as elderly or disabled individuals, on and off bus, ensure they are seated properly, help carry baggage, and answer questions about bus schedules or routes.
  • Collect tickets or cash fares from passengers.
  • Drive vehicles over specified routes or to specified destinations according to time schedules, complying with traffic regulations to ensure that passengers have a smooth and safe ride.
  • Handle passenger emergencies or disruptions.
  • Inspect vehicles, and check gas, oil, and water levels prior to departure.
  • Load and unload baggage in baggage compartments.
  • Maintain cleanliness of bus or motor coach.
  • Make minor repairs to vehicle and change tires.
  • Park vehicles at loading areas so that passengers can board.
  • Record information, such as cash receipts and ticket fares, and maintain log book.
  • 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

Military Crosswalk Titles

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Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

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DOT Crosswalk Titles

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