Bus Drivers for hire in Salem, OR
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 6%
- Organizational Skills
- 5%
- Driving
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 68%
- Bachelor's degree
- 15%
- Associate's degree
- 12%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 80%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
First Student
Transdev
Riverbend Materials
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 63%
- 1-2 years
- 25%
- More than 5 years
- 13%
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Last updated: Oct 29, 2026
Bus Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Salem, OR: $48,600 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,040 – $65,539 yearly
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Bus Driver
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
CDLPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL BForklift Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsMaintenance WorkSchool Bus Driver
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
CDL BGuard CardOLCC Service PermitPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsDrivingBasic MathMathRegional Driver
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
CDL aCDLDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL a+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOTRGPSMobile DevicesDrivingSchool Bus Driver
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
CDL BCDLPassenger EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementCDL CCDL BSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsBilingualForeign Language ProficiencySchool Bus DrivingFloor CleaningBus Driver
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Passenger EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseConcealed Carry PermitCDLFlagger Certification+8 moreSkills
DrivingDOT (Department of Transportation) RegulationsTransportation Safety RegulationsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportCommercial DrivingHunting Outfitter
Salem, Oregon
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationCertified Payroll ProfessionalPassenger EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementPayroll+11 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipManagementBarista ExperienceAssistant Manager ExperienceBarbecue
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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 112 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 driving.
What licenses or certifications are common for bus drivers?
Common licenses or certifications for bus drivers include: Passenger Endorsement, Driver's License 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, regional driver and ready mix 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 20 years of professional experience.
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