Bus Drivers for hire in Salem, OR
Find bus drivers who ensure safe and timely transportation, assist passengers with boarding and maintain vehicle cleanliness while using strong communication and navigation skills. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Salem, OR to make your hiring faster and simpler.
Ready to work now
610
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
Driving6%Communication Skills6%Organizational Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED66%Bachelor's degree12%Vocational or technical training10%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years2%3-5 years8%Current company
First Student
Mid Columbia Bus CompanyMid-Columbia Bus CompanyTime at current job
Less than a year13%1-2 years21%2-5 years54%
Browse Indeed's database of 610 profiles for Bus Drivers in Salem, OR
Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Bus Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Salem, OR: $44,634 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $34,314 – $58,058 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
School Bus Driver
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
School Bus EndorsementChauffeur's PermitCDLSchool Bus EndorsementPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseSkills
DrivingBus DrivingCommercial DrivingSchool Bus DrivingCommercial VehiclePassenger VehicleSchool Bus Monitor
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
AEDBartender LicenseOLCC Service PermitFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsDriver
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementGuard CardDoubles/Triples EndorsementTS/SCIAssemblyDriver's License+12 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsCarpentryWoodworkingBox TruckDrivingBus DrivingCapital Akcess
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementPassenger EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseAED+7 moreSkills
DrivingCommercial DrivingCommercial VehicleShuttle DrivingBus DrivingEnglishParatransit Driver
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
CDLPassenger EndorsementSchool Bus EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementNon-CDL Class C+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsShuttle DrivingDrivingBus DrivingSchool Bus Driver
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
CDLSchool Bus EndorsementPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL BSkills
DrivingBus DrivingCommercial DrivingSchool Bus DrivingVan DriverVan Handling
Simple, transparent pricing
Choose the plan that fits your hiring needs.
- Sourcing Assistant — uses automation to find and invite top matches
- Assign up to 3 jobs at once to your Assistant
- It works daily, even when you’re offline
- Automatically sends personalized outreach messages
- Includes Assistant contacts to kickstart sourcing **
- 100 contacts per month
- Advanced candidate filters + Glassdoor profiles
- Get access to candidate engagement insights
- Improve team collaboration with shared candidate lists
Enterprise
- Sourcing Assistant — uses automation to find and invite top matches
- Assign unlimited jobs at once to your Assistant
- It works daily, even when you’re offline
- Automatically sends personalized outreach messages
- Includes Assistant contacts to kickstart sourcing **
- Custom contacts per month / year
- Configurable usage limits
- Custom pricing and invoicing
- Volume-based contact packages
- Dedicated onboarding and account support
- Enterprise-grade identity and access management
§Terms and conditions apply
*Plus taxes and fees as applicable. Pricing and offerings will vary by market and are subject to change
**Assistant contacts are applied in your first month
Not looking for sourcing candidates?
Browse by skills
Indeed is used by more than 3.3 million companies globally
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indeed Smart Sourcing?
Smart Sourcing is a tool that can help you find the right candidates for your open roles and reach out to them directly. Search resumes, and get a list of candidates whose qualifications, requirements and preferences match the job criteria you're looking for.
Are there additional products that can help me find candidates on Indeed?
Yes, you can create a free Indeed employer account and post a job or reach more skilled talent by sponsoring a job and expanding your reach.
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 organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a bus driver?
Common licenses or certifications for bus drivers include: Driver's License, Passenger Endorsement and CDL B.
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, dsp connections direct support professional and special needs 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 Salem, OR, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a bus driver?
Most bus drivers have 24 years of professional experience.
Browse related occupations
Browse related locations
Instantly match and connect with quality candidates today
*Terms and conditions apply