Bus Drivers for hire in Richmond, VA

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    1,696

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    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills13%
    Organizational Skills8%
    Time Management8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED80%
    Bachelor's degree7%
    Associate's degree7%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year2%
    1-2 years6%
    3-5 years2%
  • Current company

    GRTC Transit System
    Henrico County Public Schools
    Chesterfield County Public Schools
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year19%
    1-2 years33%
    2-5 years31%

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Last updated: Aug 4, 2026

Bus Driver: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Richmond, VA: $44,139 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $35,591$54,739 yearly

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  • Solo Driver 1

    Richmond, Virginia

    Licenses & certifications

    Tanker EndorsementDOT Physical ExaminationCDLSchool Bus EndorsementPassenger EndorsementDriver's License

    Skills

    Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceRegional LaneRear Loader TruckHeavy LiftingFront Loader Truck
  • Shuttle Bus Driver

    Richmond, Virginia

    Licenses & certifications

    DOT Physical ExaminationCDLSchool Bus EndorsementPassenger EndorsementFirst Aid CertificationDriver's License

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceClient Services
  • Bus Driver

    Richmond, Virginia

    Licenses & certifications

    X-Ray CertificationFlagger CertificationMSHA CertificationRadiation Health & Safety CertificationOSHA 10Driver's License

    Skills

    RiggingHand ToolsOccupational Safety Regulation ComplianceSafety RegulationsAlignmentEnergy Control Procedures
  • Transit Bus Operator

    Richmond, Virginia

    Licenses & certifications

    DOT Physical ExaminationCDLPassenger EndorsementSchool Bus EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementAir Brake Endorsement

    Skills

    OTRCoiled SteelLowboyRegional LaneCommunication SkillsTime Management
  • NEMT Driver

    Richmond, Virginia

    Licenses & certifications

    CDLPassenger EndorsementSchool Bus EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCPR

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementLoadingUnloading
  • Company Driver

    Richmond, Virginia

    Licenses & certifications

    Tanker EndorsementPassenger EndorsementSchool Bus EndorsementTanker EndorsementCDLPassenger Endorsement

    Skills

    OTRCommunication SkillsGeneral Freight TransportationOrder PickingOrder PickerShipping & Receiving

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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, organizational skills and time management.

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: NEMT driver, shuttle bus driver and company 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 Richmond, VA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a bus driver?

Most bus drivers have 25 years of professional experience.

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