Thinking of starting a new career, or maybe a part-time job to bring in some extra cash?  Then consider the rewards of being a school bus driver – it suits all kinds of people.  There are many benefits to this great career – see which ones appeal to you most.

Connecting with your local community

Modern life is so busy that we don’t have many opportunities to connect with our neighbours and members of our community.  And this can lead to loneliness, which is not fun for anyone to endure.

But school bus drivers avoid this via the sense of community involvement and connection on a daily basis that’s a regular part of their job, as they get to know the parents and kids on their bus route.  And besides that, being surrounded by children on a regular basis has benefits when it comes to keeping you young at heart!

But this job also gives you a chance to get to know community groups who book buses to get them to events in and around town.  You could be driving seniors to a gambling trip, sports teams to a tournament, and even a wedding party to the ceremony or other event.  That being said, most drivers enjoy their weekends and evenings off since bussing children to and from school Monday through Friday makes up the bulk of the work.

If you love kids and are a stay-at-home parent, a retiree, or someone who likes the idea of an active job that gets you out and about, consider a career driving school buses.

Already thinking about driving a school bus to serve your community and earn extra income? Find out more about our bus driving opportunities or submit an application here!

You get training to make you a better driver

Being a better driver not only helps you keep your bus passengers safe whenever you’re driving them around, but you too!  And the safety tips and techniques you’ll learn will also be of benefit to you, your family, and friends every single time they get into any vehicle you’re driving.  Who knows!  Becoming a school bus driver just might save your life one day due to the specialty safety training you receive.

One of the rewards of driving a school bus is a flexible schedule

Unlike other jobs where you absolutely must be bound to a rigid full-time schedule, school bus drivers enjoy more flexibility via part-time hours.  Many drivers work in the morning to take kids to school, and then again later in the day to drive them home.  This typically means they get a long break in between.  Most people enjoy this kind of schedule because it allows them to mesh work and regular life seamlessly.  Work a bit, run some errands, enjoy your lunch, take some personal time, then work a bit more before finishing up for the evening.

You don’t have to spend years huddled in a library to get a degree or certificate

Life is for living, and if you’d rather not sacrifice a few years of yours in a library studying, the life of a school bus driver could be a good fit for you.  Instead, be out in the community interacting with people, surrounded by children’s laughter, receiving appreciation from grateful parents, and participating in helping the next generation get their basic education needs fulfilled via providing them with safe transportation to and from school.

Bonus! You get to visit all kinds of great destinations when you drive private charter bus trips, too!

Claim the rewards of being a school bus driver

If you love kids and are in need of a job you’ll enjoy doing, or merely want to get out and involved with your local community more, consider applying for a job as a school bus driver.  This rewarding career is a wonderful way to connect with your community, develop superior driving skills and earn income while working flexible part-time hours!