Bus Drivers for hire in Knoxville, TN
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Time Management
- 7%
- Organizational Skills
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 74%
- Associate's degree
- 12%
- Bachelor's degree
- 7%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 80%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
Transdev
Cintas
Stericycle
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 44%
- 2-5 years
- 33%
- 1-2 years
- 11%
Browse Indeed's database of 719 profiles for Bus Drivers in Knoxville, TN
Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Bus Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Knoxville, TN: $38,604 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $30,894 – $48,238 yearly
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CDL Class A Driver
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
CDLQ ClearanceFirst Aid CertificationF EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationAir Brake Endorsement+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementOTRKTG Bus Driver
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
CDL BFirst Aid CertificationPassenger EndorsementFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementFast Casual ExperienceLeadershipAnalysis SkillsTransit Bus Operator
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitGuard CardMotor Vehicle Inspection LicensePassenger EndorsementF EndorsementBaton Permit+10 moreSkills
Time ManagementPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipOTRHeavy LiftingDriver
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitClass DSchool Bus EndorsementPassenger EndorsementF EndorsementDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipPharmacy Technician ExperiencePresentation SkillsSchool Bus Driver
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
CDL BChauffeur's PermitCDLPassenger EndorsementSchool Bus EndorsementFirst Aid Certification+6 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareMicrosoft OutlookBus operator/relief supervisor
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
CDLPassenger EndorsementF EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationDriver's License+5 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceStrategic PlanningTime ManagementLeadership
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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: Passenger Endorsement, Driver's License 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, bus operator/relief supervisor and road supervisor.
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 Knoxville, TN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a bus driver?
Most bus drivers have 23 years of professional experience.
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