Bus Drivers for hire in Salem, OR
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Time Management8%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED69%Bachelor's degree14%Associate's degree10%Years of experience
3-5 years8%6-10 years28%More than 10 years64%Current company
First Student
Mid Columbia Bus CompanyTransdev
Time at current job
Less than 1 year28%1-2 years25%2-5 years33%
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Last updated: Jul 20, 2026
Bus Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Salem, OR: $43,757 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $33,447 – $57,246 yearly
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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 Driver
Keizer, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationCDLPassenger EndorsementSchool Bus EndorsementFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportBilingualOTR Company Driver
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationAEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL aSkills
Communication SkillsMechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsOTRSchool Bus Driver (SPED & Route)
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitDOT Physical ExaminationCertified Phlebotomy TechnicianPassenger EndorsementSchool Bus EndorsementFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsPublic SpeakingPresentation SkillsTime ManagementAirport Shuttle Driver
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationCDLPassenger EndorsementSchool Bus EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsShuttle DrivingDrivingBus DrivingSchool Bus Driver
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical ExaminationCDLPassenger EndorsementSchool Bus EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementSkills
DrivingBus DrivingSchool Bus DrivingPassenger VehicleCommercial DrivingGraphic Design
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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: communication skills, time management 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.
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, CDL class a driver and school bus monitor.
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.
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