In the Air Force:
Air Transportation; Air Transportation Apprentice; Air Transportation Craftsman; Air Transportation Helper; Air Transportation Superintendent; Ground Transportation; Ground Transportation Apprentice; Ground Transportation Helper; Ground Transportation Journeyman; Ground Transportation Manager; Ground Transportation Superintendent
In the Army:
Bridge Crewmember; Cannon Crewmember; Motor Transport Operator; Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)/High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) Crewmember; Unit Supply Specialist
In the Marine Corps:
Armor Marine; Assault Amphibious Vehicle (AAV) Crewmember; Motor Vehicle Operator; Senior Armor SNCO
Whether they’re going to work or crossing the country, passengers depend on the skills and courtesy of bus drivers to get them where they need to go. Bus drivers transport people between locations in a city, and across state and national borders. They must drive through all types of weather conditions, handle passenger emergencies, and keep passengers safe, all while maintaining a schedule. Local transit bus drivers follow a daily schedule to drive passengers on regular routes in cities and suburbs. They may collect fares and issue transfers, and often answer questions about schedules and routes. Intercity bus drivers transport passengers between cities or towns, picking up and dropping off passengers at bus stations or downtown stops. Charter bus drivers take passengers on trips or sightseeing tours. Motor coach drivers usually stay with the passengers for the length of the trip, and help passengers load and unload baggage. Most employers prefer a high school diploma or equivalent. Once hired, bus drivers get 1 to 3 months of training, starting on a driving course... then in light traffic... eventually taking practice runs on the type of route they’ll drive after training. Drivers may work nights and weekends. All bus drivers must have a commercial driver’s license —or CDL— with an endorsement for driving a bus… good hearing and vision… and a good driving record. Some employers offer the opportunity to earn a CDL on the job.
What they do:
Drive bus or motor coach, including regular route operations, charters, and private carriage. May assist passengers with baggage. May collect fares or tickets.
On the job, you would:
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.
Park vehicles at loading areas so that passengers can board.
Inspect vehicles and check gas, oil, and water levels prior to departure.
Transportation
movement of people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road
Business
customer service
Safety and Government
public safety and security
law and government
Arts and Humanities
English language
Basic Skills
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Social
looking for ways to help people
understanding people's reactions
Controlled Movement
quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat
use your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down
Vision
see details that are far away
decide which thing is closer or farther away from you or decide how far away it is from you
Attention
pay attention to something without being distracted
do two or more things at the same time
Spatial
know where things are around you
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
Dependability
Self Control
Cooperation
Concern for Others
Attention to Detail
Independence
You might use software like this on the job:
Operating system software
Microsoft Windows
Map creation software
AOL MapQuest
Microsoft MapPoint
Internet browser software
Web browser software
high school diploma/GED or no high school diploma/GED usually needed
Get started on your career:
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.