Bus Drivers for hire in Chattanooga, TN
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Time Management
- 7%
- Organizational Skills
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 75%
- Bachelor's degree
- 10%
- Associate's degree
- 8%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
First Student
FedEx
Penske Logistics
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 44%
- 2-5 years
- 33%
- 1-2 years
- 11%
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Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Bus Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chattanooga, TN: $45,533 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,036 – $57,531 yearly
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Bus driver
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Class DCDLSchool Bus EndorsementPassenger EndorsementF EndorsementDOT Physical Certification+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceBus Driver
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationChauffeur's PermitCDLSchool Bus EndorsementPassenger EndorsementF Endorsement+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsLocal Driver
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementSchool Bus EndorsementX EndorsementCDL aForklift CertificationHazmat EndorsementSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceBus Driver
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
CDL BChauffeur's PermitTanker EndorsementClass DF EndorsementAir Brake Endorsement+12 moreSkills
Rear Loader TruckPersonal Assistant ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementCDL Roll Off Driver
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementPassenger EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementTWIC Card+11 moreSkills
Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceOTREnd DumpHeavy LiftingTime ManagementLeadershipBus Driver
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
CDL BCDLPassenger EndorsementSchool Bus EndorsementDrivingDriver's License+7 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementCDLDOT (Department of Transportation) RegulationsDrivingMicrosoft Excel
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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 112 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 bus drivers?
Common licenses or certifications for bus drivers include: Driver's License, Passenger Endorsement and CDL.
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, van driver and CDL roll off 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 Chattanooga, TN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a bus driver?
Most bus drivers have 19 years of professional experience.
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