Free bus driver job description template
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Bus Driver
About the job
[Business name] is hiring a Bus Driver who drives school, shuttle or transit buses on fixed routes, safely and on schedule. [One or two sentences about your business and why someone would want to work there.]
What you’ll do
- Pick up and drop off passengers at designated locations
- Follow a planned route according to a time schedule
- Help passengers, including those with disabilities, get on and off the bus
- Obey traffic laws and state and federal transit regulations
- Follow procedures to ensure passenger safety
- Keep passengers informed of possible delays
- Perform basic maintenance such as checking tires, lights and oil
- Keep the bus clean and presentable
What you need
- Commercial driver's license (CDL) with passenger (P) endorsement
- School bus (S) endorsement [for school buses]
- Clean driving record
- Background check and drug testing as required
Nice to have
- Experience driving large vehicles
- Experience with students or passengers with disabilities
How to apply
[Apply link, email or phone], by [date].
[Business name] is an equal opportunity employer.
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Example: the template filled in for a small business
Hypothetical example for Hilltop Charter, a small charter and school transport company.
Hilltop Charter is hiring a Bus Driver for school routes and charters (split shifts, school-year schedule). You'll drive daily routes, inspect the bus and keep passengers safe. A CDL with P and S endorsements is required, or we will pay for training.
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What a bus driver does
A bus driver drives school, shuttle or transit buses on fixed routes, safely and on schedule. Typical duties include:
- Pick up and drop off passengers at designated locations
- Follow a planned route according to a time schedule
- Help passengers, including those with disabilities, get on and off the bus
- Obey traffic laws and state and federal transit regulations
- Follow procedures to ensure passenger safety
- Keep passengers informed of possible delays
Duties adapted from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Requirements, training and licenses
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says all bus drivers must have a CDL and a passenger (P) endorsement, and school bus drivers must also have a school bus (S) endorsement.
Training: On-the-job training; some new drivers earn the CDL during training.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Bus Drivers.
How much does a bus driver make?
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. A median means half earned more and half earned less. Pay in your area may be higher or lower; check postings for similar jobs near you. A growing number of states and cities require a pay range in job postings, so check your local rules before you post.
Before you set the rate, run the free hiring cost calculator. It adds payroll taxes and other costs and shows how much work the hire needs to bring in to pay for itself.
Free template or written for you?
| Free template | Job Description $30 | Hiring Kit $299 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written for | Any business | Your business | Your business |
| Duties and schedule | Typical, with blanks | Yours, filled in | Yours, filled in |
| Pay | National figure | Set for your local market | Set for your local market |
| State rules | “Check your state” | Checked for your state | Checked for your state |
| Ready to post | No, you edit it | Yes | Yes, plus the job posting |
| Performance review form | — | Included free | Included |
| Interview guide and 30-60-90 day plan | — | — | Included |
| Use the template | Have us write it | Get the Hiring Kit |
Free template
- Typical duties with blanks to fill in
- National pay figure
- You edit it before posting
Job Description · $30
- Written for your business: your duties, schedule and pay
- Checked for your state’s rules
- Ready to post
- Free matching performance review form
Hiring Kit · $299
- Everything in the $30 job description
- The job posting
- Interview guide
- 30-60-90 day plan for the new hire
Fixed prices. See what’s included in Job Description Writing and the Hiring Kit.
Common questions
Can I train a driver for a CDL?
Yes, some employers do. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says some new drivers earn the CDL during on-the-job training. Put your training and repayment terms in writing.
Can I use this template for free?
Yes. Copy it, edit it and post it. It's a starting point written for any business, so fill in the brackets and adjust the duties to your actual job. If you'd rather have it written for your business, ready to post, our Job Description service is $30.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is general information. Requirements for some roles, especially in healthcare, vary by state. Check your state's rules, and talk to an employment attorney if you're unsure.
Published by Groundwork Business Advisory. Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice. Pay data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2025 wage estimates.