Bus Drivers for hire in Buffalo, NY

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    1,167

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills13%
    Time Management9%
    Organizational Skills9%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED66%
    Associate's degree16%
    Vocational or technical training9%
  • Years of experience

    3-5 years8%
    6-10 years16%
    More than 10 years76%
  • Current company

    First Student
    WNY Bus Co
    Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA)
  • Time at current job

    Less than 1 year15%
    1-2 years32%
    2-5 years32%

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Last updated: Jul 17, 2026

Bus Driver: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Buffalo, NY: $62,904 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $52,218$75,776 yearly

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  • First Student Bus Driver

    Buffalo, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    School Bus EndorsementDOT Physical ExaminationCDLSchool Bus EndorsementPassenger EndorsementDoubles/Triples Endorsement

    Skills

    Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceDrivingCommercial DrivingCommercial VehicleBus Driving
  • School Bus Driver

    Buffalo, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    DrivingCDLSchool Bus EndorsementPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseCDL C

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsPassenger VehicleDrivingBus DrivingShuttle Driving
  • Transit Driver

    Buffalo, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    CHHACDLFirst Aid CertificationPassenger EndorsementSchool Bus EndorsementDriver's License

    Skills

    Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTypingPCAHome Health Care Assistance
  • Bus Driver

    Buffalo, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    DOT Physical ExaminationCDLPassenger EndorsementSchool Bus EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationDriver's License

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementOTREnd Dump
  • Bus Operator/Driver

    Buffalo, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Tanker EndorsementDOT Physical ExaminationGuard CardCDLPassenger EndorsementDriver's License

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipFinancial ConceptsSales
  • Driver

    Buffalo, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Tanker EndorsementCDLAir Brake EndorsementCDL aCPRCDL B

    Skills

    Microsoft Outlook CalendarOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementConflict ManagementConfidential Information Handling

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What's the average time to fill a bus driver role?

The average time to fill a bus driver role is 108 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do bus drivers tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a bus driver include: communication skills, time management and organizational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a bus driver?

Common licenses or certifications for bus drivers include: Driver's License, Passenger Endorsement and School Bus Endorsement.

What are some job titles related to bus drivers?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to bus drivers include: school bus driver, transit driver and bus operator/driver.

What level of education is common for a bus driver?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a bus driver in Buffalo, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a bus driver?

Most bus drivers have 15 years of professional experience.

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