Bus Drivers for hire in Columbus, OH
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Most popular skills
Time Management9%Communication Skills9%Organizational Skills9%Education level
High school diploma or GED77%Bachelor's degree11%Associate's degree9%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years6%6-10 years28%Current company
Universal Transportation SystemPetermann Bus
Universal Transportation ServicesTime at current job
Less than a year18%1-2 years28%2-5 years38%
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Last updated: Aug 31, 2026
Bus Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbus, OH: $48,058 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $33,933 – $68,061 yearly
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Driver
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL aNon-CDL Class C+1 moreSkills
LeadershipTruck DrivingDump TruckDrivingCommercial DrivingCommercial VehicleBus Driver
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCertified Notary PublicPassenger EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+9 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsOTRRegional LaneTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceShuttle Bus Driver
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationCDLPassenger EndorsementSchool Bus EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementTruck DrivingSchool Bus Driver
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
CDLPassenger EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseCDL aCosmetology LicenseSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsClimbingDOT (Department of Transportation) RegulationsTransportation Safety RegulationsSchool Bus Driver
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitFirst Aid CertificationSchool Bus EndorsementPassenger EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipBarista ExperiencePublic SpeakingPresentation SkillsSchool bus driver full time
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationCDLFirst Aid CertificationSchool Bus EndorsementPassenger EndorsementDriver's License+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingOTR
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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 109 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: time management, communication skills 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, transportation driver and shuttle bus 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 Columbus, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a bus driver?
Most bus drivers have 16 years of professional experience.
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