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BUS DRIVERS, SCHOOL
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Occupation Description:
 
  Drive a school bus to transport students. Ensure adherence to safety rules. May assist students in boarding or exiting.
 
Typical Tasks:
 
 
  • 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.
  • Comply with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.
  • Drive gasoline, diesel, or electrically powered multi-passenger vehicles to transport students between neighborhoods, schools, and school activities.
  • Escort small children across roads and highways.
  • Follow safety rules as students board and exit buses or cross streets near bus stops.
  • Keep bus interiors clean for students.
  • Maintain knowledge of first-aid procedures.
 
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Wage Information:
 
 
Region Average Annual Average Hourly Entry Level (hourly) Mid-Range  (hourly)
Statewide $51,087.00 $24.57 $21.45 $22.83 - $27.53
Bridgeport/Stamford $54,142.00 $26.03 $23.30 $24.09 - $28.98
Hartford $50,752.00 $24.40 $21.33 $22.83 - $27.35
New Haven $50,941.00 $24.49 $22.08 $23.23 - $27.67
New London/Norwich $50,899.00 $24.47 $20.92 $22.73 - $27.87
Waterbury $48,754.00 $23.44 $21.49 $22.35 - $23.77
Torrington $45,092.00 $21.68 $17.37 $17.05 - $23.82
      
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Occupation Outlook:
 
 
Region Employment Average Annual Growth Rate Average Annual Job Openings
2022 2032
State of Connecticut 5,070 6,480 0.2% 1,017
 
 
Chart of Growth Rate and Annual Openings   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities.
Key:
  N/A = Not Applicable, ***** = Over $60.00 per hour, ##### = Over $124,821
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