Bus Drivers for hire in San Jose, CA
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Time Management
- 9%
- Driving
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 57%
- Vocational or technical training
- 20%
- Bachelor's degree
- 17%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 90%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
Transdev
First Student
Sysco Foods
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 50%
- 2-5 years
- 50%
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Last updated: Oct 29, 2026
Bus Driver: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Jose, CA: $73,875 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $56,319 – $96,903 yearly
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VTA bus operator training
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementAEDCDL+8 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipPersonal Assistant ExperienceAnalysis SkillsBus Driver
Sunnyvale, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLPassenger EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationAir Brake EndorsementLoader OperationDriver's License+5 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingDrivingDefensive DrivingVehicle InspectionsBus Driver
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementX EndorsementCDL aHazmat EndorsementTanker EndorsementGuard Card+16 moreSkills
OTRHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementPassenger VehicleDrivingBus Driver
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
EPA CertificationPassenger EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementEPA Universal CertificationCDL aEPA Refrigeration Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceClient ServicesPassenger AssistanceCustomer SupportDrivingBus & Shuttle Driver (CDL)
Santa Clara, California
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementChauffeur's PermitGuard CardPassenger EndorsementF EndorsementPERC Card+15 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceApple Bus Driver
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLPassenger EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementCDL BRemote Pilot CertificateSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCDL BAir BrakePassenger Endorsement
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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, time management 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 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: motor coach operator, school bus driver and apple 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 San Jose, CA, 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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