Bus Drivers for hire in Madison, WI
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Time Management10%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED68%Associate's degree20%Bachelor's degree7%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years6%3-5 years10%Current company
First Student
Metro TransitAlliance Courier
Time at current job
Less than a year39%1-2 years13%2-5 years32%
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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026
Bus Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Madison, WI: $52,168 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $40,142 – $67,795 yearly
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Bus Operator
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
CDLPassenger EndorsementSchool Bus EndorsementFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+5 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingJanitorial ExperienceCleaning and Sanitation Procedure ImplementationSanitizing SurfacesCustomer ServiceSanitizing ChemicalsGarbage Truck Driver
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
CDLPassenger EndorsementFirearms LicenseAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseCPR+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingLeadershipHospital ExperienceSchool Bus Driver
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationSchool Bus EndorsementPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+1 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsSalesMedication AdministrationSchool Bus Driver
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
School Bus EndorsementPassenger EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementX Endorsement+4 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingBus driver full time
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Class DCDLPassenger EndorsementSchool Bus EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsPassenger VehicleDelivery Driver
Madison, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Class DASE CertificationFirst Aid CertificationPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipMechanic Experience
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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, truck driver class b CDL and delivery 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 Madison, WI, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a bus driver?
Most bus drivers have 17 years of professional experience.
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