Bus Drivers for hire in Sacramento, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organizational Skills8%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED84%Associate's degree8%Bachelor's degree8%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years30%1-2 years20%Current company
MV Transportation
Sacramento Regional TransitFolsom Cordova Unified School DistrictTime at current job
1-2 years56%2-5 years22%Less than a year11%
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Last updated: Sep 30, 2026
Bus Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Sacramento, CA: $63,333 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $50,564 – $79,326 yearly
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Bus Operator
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationRBT CertificationPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL+9 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipHeavy Equipment Operator (Class A)
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLDoubles/Triples EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseCDL C+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementEnd DumpHeavy LiftingLeadershipVictim Advocate
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CServsafe+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSchedule ManagementCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportBus Operator/Driver
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
CDL BCDLPassenger EndorsementSchool Bus EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationAir Brake Endorsement+4 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsPassenger VehicleDrivingBus DrivingShuttle Bus Driver
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLPassenger EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipOTRPassenger VehicleDrivingBus Driver
Sacramento, California
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementCDLGuard CardPassenger EndorsementFirearms LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+5 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsDrivingCommercial DrivingCommercial VehicleTruck Driving
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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 105 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 bus drivers?
Common licenses or certifications for bus drivers include: Passenger Endorsement, Driver's License and Air Brake Endorsement.
What are some job titles related to bus drivers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to bus drivers include: shuttle bus driver, heavy equipment operator (class a) and bus operator/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 Sacramento, CA, 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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