School Bus Driver
スクールバスうんてんしゅ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Delivery, Transportation, and Machine Operation Occupations
- Middle : Bus Driving Occupations
- Minor : Shuttle Bus Drivers
Summary
A profession that drives school buses carrying school children and students, providing safe and on-time commuting shuttle services.
Description
School bus drivers are responsible for shuttling school children and students from home to school or from school to home. They perform pre-boarding roll calls, vehicle inspections, safety checks, route and time management while driving, and are also required to ensure passenger safety during boarding and alighting, as well as respond to guardians. They must pay attention to changes in weather and traffic conditions, and take emergency responses or make contacts in case of accidents or sudden illnesses. Additionally, managing operation records, collaborating with operation managers, and complying with laws and regulations are important.
Future Outlook
Due to the declining birthrate, demand for commuter buses is gradually decreasing, but demand for experienced drivers remains stable from the perspective of safe driving and service quality improvement, and changes in job content are expected in the future with the advancement of autonomous driving technology.
Personality Traits
Attentive to Others / Calm and Composed / Punctual / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Early Morning Work / Part-time/Alba OK / Scheduled Operation / Shift Work
Career Path
School Bus Driver → Senior Driver → Operations Manager → Safe Driving Instructor
Required Skills
Basic Knowledge of Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance / Communication Skills (for Children and Students) / Large Vehicle Second-Class License / Safe Driving
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills / First Aid Knowledge / First Aid Training Completion
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it is necessary to flexibly respond to changes in weather and traffic conditions. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to details such as vehicle inspections and safety checks during boarding and alighting is essential. |
| Communication Skills | Because smooth communication with children, guardians, and operations managers is necessary. |
| Stress Tolerance | Stress tolerance is required to continuously maintain safe operations with children on board. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is not particularly required as operations follow predetermined routes. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Mainly for time management, advanced mathematical skills are not required. |
Related Qualifications
- Large Vehicle Second-Class Driver's License
Aliases
- School Bus Driver
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