Bus Drivers for hire in Dayton, OH

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    1,429

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills9%
    Time Management9%
    Organizational Skills6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED69%
    Associate's degree22%
    Vocational or technical training4%
  • Years of experience

    1-2 years4%
    3-5 years8%
    6-10 years16%
  • Current company

    Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority
    First Student
    Community Bus Services
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year7%
    1-2 years20%
    2-5 years41%

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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026

Bus Driver: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Dayton, OH: $47,075 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $35,635$62,189 yearly

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  • School Bus Driver

    Dayton, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DCDLPassenger EndorsementFirst Aid CertificationAir Brake EndorsementDriver's License+3 more

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementAssistant Manager ExperienceWarehouse Supervisor Experience
  • Bus Aide

    Dayton, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    CHHAFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCertified Medical AssistantCPRMedical Assisting+1 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingVan DriverVan Handling
  • Transit Operator

    Dayton, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    CDLPassenger EndorsementSchool Bus EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementNon-CDL Class C+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCDL BPassenger EndorsementSchool Bus Endorsement
  • Driver

    Dayton, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Passenger EndorsementChauffeur's PermitPassenger EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseCDL+8 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsEnd DumpSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingFront Loader Truck
  • Bus Driver

    Dayton, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    CDLPassenger EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementNon-CDL Class C+4 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipHeavy LiftingFedex Ship Manager
  • School Bus Driver

    Dayton, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    CDLRBT CertificationPassenger EndorsementFirst Aid CertificationDOT Physical CertificationHVAC+5 more

    Skills

    Service Technician ExperienceExperience Working with Individuals with AutismTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsHVAC/R

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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 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, driver and class b CDL 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 Dayton, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most bus drivers have 13 years of professional experience.

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