Bus Drivers for hire in Columbia, SC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Organizational Skills7%Leadership6%Education level
High school diploma or GED67%Associate's degree14%Bachelor's degree12%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years4%3-5 years2%Current company
Lexington School District OneBowheadRichland 2 School DistrictTime at current job
Less than a year10%1-2 years15%2-5 years41%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Bus Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, SC: $38,894 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $29,732 – $50,880 yearly
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CDL B Driver
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
CDLPassenger EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementNon-CDL Class C+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOTRDelivery DrivingMotor Vehicle Operator / LI/LE
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Special Education CertificationCDLPassenger EndorsementSchool Bus EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsOTRVan DriverPassenger VehicleVan HandlingDrivingTRANSPORTATION DRIVER
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
CDLPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL aNon-CDL Class C+1 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsDrivingRoute DrivingManual TransmissionEnglishWarehouse and delivery driver
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitClass DCertified Notary PublicDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSupervisor
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
CDLPassenger EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseCDL BForklift CertificationSkills
Analysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsScrubbing Cleaning TechniqueFloor ScrubbersDriver/Office Assistant
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Certified Notary PublicProperty & Casualty LicenseFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CSkills
Personal Assistant ExperienceHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis Skills
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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, organizational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a bus driver?
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: driver/office assistant, supervisor and forklift operator/yard 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 Columbia, SC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a bus driver?
Most bus drivers have 27 years of professional experience.
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