Bus Drivers for hire in Knoxville, TN
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Time Management8%Organizational Skills6%Education level
High school diploma or GED69%Associate's degree16%Vocational or technical training9%Years of experience
1-2 years8%3-5 years12%6-10 years12%Current company
Knoxville Area Transit
Crossroads bus linesHertz
Time at current job
Less than a year33%1-2 years18%2-5 years28%
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Last updated: Sep 8, 2026
Bus Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Knoxville, TN: $37,720 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $29,862 – $47,645 yearly
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School Bus Driver
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Special Education CertificationTeaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
Google WorkspaceMicrosoft OfficeProject ManagementTask PrioritizationProductivity SoftwareExperience Working with Individuals with Neurodevelopmental DisordersBus operator/relief supervisor
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
CDLPassenger EndorsementF EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationDriver's License+5 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceStrategic PlanningTime ManagementLeadershipTransit Bus Operator
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitGuard CardMotor Vehicle Inspection LicensePassenger EndorsementF EndorsementBaton Permit+9 moreSkills
Time ManagementPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOTRNon-Emergency Medical Transport Driver
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementPassenger EndorsementSchool Bus EndorsementTanker EndorsementCDLNon-CDL Class CSkills
DrivingDelivery DrivingDelivery Driver ExperienceCommercial DrivingCommercial VehicleBox TruckSchool Bus Driver
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
CDL aPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCPRCDL a+1 moreSkills
Commercial VehicleSemi-Truck OperationUnloadingLoadingDelivery DrivingGeneral Freight TransportationMaintenance Supervisor
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementChauffeur's PermitClass DOSHA Safety CertificationConfined Space CertificationTruck Driving+26 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceService Technician ExperienceAnalysis 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 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: 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: 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 CDL class a 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 Knoxville, TN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a bus driver?
Most bus drivers have 24 years of professional experience.
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