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Bus Drivers, School

in Washington State

Transport students or special clients, such as the elderly or persons with disabilities. Ensure adherence to safety rules. May assist passengers in boarding or exiting.

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Wages

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Area	Year	Period	Percentiles					Hourly Average
Area	Year	Period	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
Washington State	2010	Mar	$12.89	$15.10	$17.19	$19.06	$20.51	$16.85

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Short Term Employment Projections

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Area	Employment Projections		Change	Growth Rate %	Annual Avg Openings
	2009 2nd Qtr	2011 2nd Qtr
Washington State	11,500	11,595	95	0.4	212

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Employment Projections

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Area	Employment Projections		Change	% Change	Annual Avg Openings
	2008	2018
Washington State	11,010	12,325	1,315	11.9	334

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Program Title

Truck, Bus and Other Commercial Vehicle Operator

Educational Requirements

This occupation is in Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed .
Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.

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O*NET Characteristics

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Skills

Importance
(0-100)high

Competence Level

Operation Monitoring

Active Listening

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Top 10 Tasks

Importance
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Follow safety rules as students are boarding and exiting buses, and as they cross streets near bus stops.

Comply with traffic regulations in order to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.

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.

Maintain order among pupils during trips, in order to ensure safety.

Pick up and drop off students at regularly scheduled neighborhood locations, following strict time schedules.

Report any bus malfunctions or needed repairs.

Drive gasoline, diesel, or electrically powered multi-passenger vehicles to transport students between neighborhoods, schools, and school activities.

Prepare and submit reports that may include the number of passengers or trips, hours worked, mileage, fuel consumption, and/or fares received.

Maintain knowledge of first-aid procedures.

Keep bus interiors clean for passengers.

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Top 10 Work Activities

Importance
(0-100)high

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Getting Information

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Assisting and Caring for Others

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

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Top 2 Work Values

Extent
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Support

Relationships

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Top 2 Interests

Occupational Interest
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Realistic

Social

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Alternate Titles

Bus Driver/Monitor, CDL Driver (Commercial Drivers License Driver), Driver, School Bus Driver, School Bus Driver/Custodian, School Bus Driver/Mechanic, School Bus Driver/Teacher Assistant, School Bus Operator, School Transportation Director, School Transportation Supervisor, Special Client Bus Driver, Special Education Bus Driver

Top 15 Industries of Employment

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Industry Title

Number of Employers in State of Washington

Number Employed in Industry in 2007 in State of Washington

Percent of Total
Employment for Occupation in State of Washington

Growth Projection in State of Washington

School and Employee Bus Transportation

1,373

0.0%

N/A%

Individual and Family Services