Bus driver, Kaitaraiwa pahi
Also known as
- School bus driver, bus operator, tour bus driver, charter bus driver, coach driver
Bus drivers transport passengers along local, rural, chartered and intercity routes. They may collect payment and help people board and exit the bus safely.
Duration
3:22 mins
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$56K to $81K
Most common
$93K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-1 year
Bus drivers
- usually work irregular hours and may work shifts, including evenings and weekends
- usually work in buses and at bus depots and travel locally and nationally
- need to be responsible, safety conscious and work well under pressure
Tasks
- drive buses along planned routes
- collect and check passenger payments
- assist passengers with boarding
- provide travel information
- inspect the bus before driving
- follow road and vehicle safety rules
- assist others during emergencies
- report hazards and emergencies
Practical
Social
Enterprising
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou need to do training to become a bus driver and a qualification may be useful.
You need
- to complete on-the-job training courses
- to have held a full driver licence for at least two years
- a passenger (P) endorsement
- to pass a 'fit and proper person' check
- to pass a medical assessment
You may need
- a Class 2 or 4 driver licence
- a New Zealand Certificate in Passenger Service (School Bus, Urban Bus, and Long Distance Bus) (Level 3)
- to pass a children's worker safety check
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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