Bus Drivers for hire in Newark, NJ
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Most popular skills
- Driving
- 10%
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Commercial Driving
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 64%
- Bachelor's degree
- 13%
- Associate's degree
- 13%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
Current company
First Student
Durham schools services
- New Jersey Transit
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 57%
- Less than a year
- 14%
- 2-5 years
- 14%
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Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Bus Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Newark, NJ: $52,025 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $39,661 – $68,243 yearly
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School bus driver
Newark, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
CDLPassenger EndorsementSchool Bus EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL BSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCDL BDrivingBus DrivingCDL B Bus Driver
Newark, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
CDL BCDLPassenger EndorsementSchool Bus EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementDrivingBox TruckWarehouse ExperienceCommercial DrivingTransportation Driver
Newark, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
CDLPassenger EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL a+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsDrivingDefensive DrivingPassenger SafetyAssistive DevicesSchool Bus Driver
Hillside, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityPassenger EndorsementOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourCDL BSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsUnloadingLoadingLoad & UnloadDrivingStudent Bus Driver
Union City, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
CDLPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL BSkills
Time ManagementDrivingPassenger VehicleBus DrivingMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareBus Operator
Orange, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
CDLPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementNon-CDL Class CCDL BSkills
DrivingEnglishPassenger VehicleCommercial VehicleCustomer ServiceCustomer Support
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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: driving, communication skills and commercial driving.
What licenses or certifications are common for bus drivers?
Common licenses or certifications for bus drivers include: Passenger Endorsement, CDL and Driver's License.
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, student bus driver and transportation 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 Newark, NJ, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a bus driver?
Most bus drivers have 8 years of professional experience.
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