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Bus Drivers, School or Special Client

Description

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.

Common Tasks

  • Escort small children across roads and highways.
  • Escort small children across roads and highways.
  • Make minor repairs to vehicles.
  • Make minor repairs to vehicles.
  • Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations, using telephones or mobile two-way radios.

Required Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Wages

In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $16.35 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $10.19 and $23.09 .

In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $34,015.37 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $21,209.95 and $48,033.10 .

Occupation Outlook

This occupation employed 1,330 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.

By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 14.3% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing to total number to 1,520.

By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $16.00 with the median annual salary reaching $34,922.

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