Bus Drivers for hire in Newark, NJ
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Most popular skills
Driving8%Communication Skills8%Heavy Lifting5%Education level
High school diploma or GED69%Bachelor's degree12%Associate's degree12%Years of experience
Less than a year2%3-5 years10%6-10 years18%Current company
Coach USA
First Student
Jofaz Transportation IncTime at current job
Less than a year14%1-2 years9%2-5 years51%
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Last updated: Sep 9, 2026
Bus Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Newark, NJ: $57,578 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $43,660 – $75,932 yearly
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Paratransit Bus Driver
Newark, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardBartender LicenseSORADOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+4 moreSkills
Public SpeakingBarista ExperienceWarm CallingHeavy LiftingService Technician ExperienceWarehouse ExperienceCharter Bus driver
Newark, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementPassenger EndorsementHazmat EndorsementCDLPassenger EndorsementFirst Aid Certification+6 moreSkills
CDLDrivingCommercial DrivingPassenger VehicleBus DrivingFlatbedBus driver
East Orange, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
CDL aHazmat EndorsementCertified Personal TrainerClass DAEMT CertificationFire Alarm License+26 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipStrategic PlanningOTRBarista ExperienceSchool Bus Driver
Belleville, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
School Bus EndorsementClass DCDLSchool Bus EndorsementPassenger EndorsementFirearms License+4 moreSkills
Commercial DrivingCommercial VehicleBus DrivingDelivery DrivingVan HandlingVan DrivingParatransit Bus Driver
Orange, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Passenger EndorsementClass DRBT CertificationPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+8 moreSkills
Experience Working with Individuals with AutismOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsBus driver full time
Newark, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
CDLPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL BSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsService Technician ExperienceTime ManagementOTRSecurity
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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: driving, communication skills and heavy lifting.
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, paratransit bus driver and charter bus 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 16 years of professional experience.
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