In every city, there are bus drivers who transport children from school to home and back everyday. These bus drivers must have an array of qualities in order to keep students safe and facilitate their commute. Here is a list of the six best traits of bus drivers and an insight into what we look for in new hires! 

• Must Enjoy Working With Kids:

If you love kids, becoming a bus driver could be extremely rewarding. Not only do you get to drive them from one place to another safely, but you get to be a part of their daily lives and help shape them into responsible individuals. You never know how much of a positive impact you may make on your students. 

• Enjoy Driving:

Steering a large vehicle can be intimidating for some, but it can also be exhilarating for others. If you enjoy the challenge of driving on the roads everyday, then being a bus driver would suit your lifestyle perfectly!

Don’t yet have your CDL license? Check out our latest blog on exactly what it takes to get your CDL Class C License with Passenger & School Bus Endorsement. Suburban Bus even offers paid training for school van drivers!

• Great People Skills:

Bus drivers need to be able to communicate with a variety of people including teachers, parents, school officials and kids. Empathy, understanding, and the ability to engage with many different personalities are essential for successful bus driving. Flex your people skills when you join our great community of staff and students.

• Care About Safety:

School bus drivers should never under-estimate when it comes to safety. All buses come equipped with safety features like working brakes, seat belts, backup cameras etc., but without proper supervision accidents can happen at any time. This is why caring about the safety of those on board is so important for all bus drivers! 

• Calm Under Pressure:

As with any job, situations may arise which require quick thinking and composure on behalf of the driver; whether this is dealing with loud children or unexpected road construction – having a patient manner which allows clear decision making is crucial for success as a bus driver!

• Enjoy A Flexible Schedule:

A bonus benefit of becoming a bus driver is that most shifts allow plenty of free time in-between trips allowing for busy or part time schedules depending on individual choice – plus extra shifts may be available such as field trips or special activities allowing even more flexibility! Check out the available shifts at Suburban Bus here. 

These six traits would make anyone an ideal candidate for becoming an excellent school bus driver; not only are you providing a great service which benefits thousands of children, but it can also become a very rewarding profession personally and financially too!  Check out last month’s blog on the financial sense in becoming a school bus driver.