Shuttle Bus Driver (Nurseries, Kindergartens, etc.)
そうげいバスうんてんしゅ（ほいくえん・ようちえんとう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Delivery, Transportation, and Machine Operation Occupations
- Middle : Bus Driving Occupations
- Minor : Shuttle Bus Drivers
Summary
A job that involves safely transporting children attending nurseries and kindergartens using shuttle buses, including driving operations and vehicle management.
Description
Shuttle Bus Driver (Nurseries, Kindergartens, etc.) is a profession that drives microbuses carrying children along specified routes and times to safely transport them to and from facilities. They routinely perform vehicle inspections before and after operations, assist children with boarding and alighting, and provide verbal guidance. Additionally, they handle communication and coordination with parents and facilities, respond to changes in traffic conditions, and perform initial responses in emergencies. Since it involves dealing with children, safe driving skills and communication abilities are emphasized.
Future Outlook
Although the number of users may gradually decrease due to declining birthrates, stable job openings are expected to continue from the perspective of the demand for safe driving and maintenance of local transportation.
Personality Traits
Able to Respond Politely / Attentive / Calm and Composed / Likes Children / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Early Morning and Evening Shifts / Full-time / Open All Year Round / Part-time Available / Shift Work
Career Path
Shuttle Bus Driver (Beginner) → Route Bus Driver → Taxi Driver → Operations Manager → Transportation Business Operator
Required Skills
Large Vehicle Class 2 License / Operation Management / Road Traffic Law Knowledge / Safe Driving / Vehicle Inspection
Recommended Skills
Child Handling Skills / Communication Psychology / Disaster Prevention and First Aid / English Conversation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because flexible response to changes in traffic or children's conditions is necessary. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is essential for safe driving and vehicle inspections. |
| Communication Skills | Because appropriate communication with children and parents is required. |
| Problem Solving | Because it is necessary to quickly devise solutions for road conditions and emergency responses. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because tolerance for long hours of driving and sudden troubles is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creative thinking is minimal as it involves driving predetermined routes. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there is almost no mathematical work such as fare calculation. |
Related Qualifications
- Large Vehicle Class 2 License
- Ordinary Vehicle Class 2 License
Aliases
- Kindergarten Bus Driver
- Nursery Bus Driver
- School Bus Driver
Related Jobs
- Route Bus Driver
- Shuttle Driver
- Taxi Driver