bus driver
Bus drivers operate buses or coaches, take fares, and look after passengers.
Also called: schoolbus driver, coach driver, private coach driver, passenger driver, public bus operator, bus driving operator, international bus driver, bus operator
- 33
- essential skills
- 3
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 8331
- ISCO-08 group
Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- trolley bus driverWhat changes?26 skills in common
- tram driverWhat changes?24 skills in common
- private chauffeurWhat changes?17 skills in common
- taxi driver13 skills in common
- cargo vehicle driver10 skills in common
- passenger fare controller10 skills in common
- bus driving instructor9 skills in common
- dangerous goods driver9 skills in common
Essential skills
33- adhere to transportation work schedule
- apply conflict management
- assist disable passengers
- assist passengers
- clean road vehicles
- communicate clearly with passengers
- communicate with customers
- control the performance of the vehicle
- drive in urban areas
- ensure vehicle operability
- ensure vehicles are equipped with accessibility equipment
- focus on passengers
- health and safety measures in transportation
- help to control passenger behaviour during emergency situations
- interpret traffic signals
- keep time accurately
- lift heavy weights
- manoeuvre bus
- mechanical components of vehicles
- operate GPS systems
- organise vehicle breakdown support
- passenger transport regulations
- perform defensive driving
- perform services in a flexible manner
- provide first aid
- provide information to passengers
- read maps
- road traffic laws
- stay alert
- tolerate sitting for long periods
- transport topography
- use communication devices
- use different communication channels
Definition and skills from ESCO, published by the European Commission. Source concept
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