Charter and Tour Bus Drivers

Charter and Tour Bus Drivers drive coaches to transport passengers on sightseeing, educational and other tours.

What the job involves

  • Stops at set locations to pick up and set down passengers
  • Opens and closes doors before and after passengers board or disembark
  • Controls lighting, heating and ventilation on buses
  • Advises passengers on destinations
  • Maintains conduct of passengers
  • May use public address systems to provide information and tour commentaries to passengers
  • May assist coach passengers with baggage and accommodation bookings
  • May maintain, service and clean coaches

Key values of workers in Charter and Tour Bus Drivers

  • Support

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

  • Independence

    Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

  • Achievement

    Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

  • Working Conditions

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

  • Recognition

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Charter and Tour Bus Drivers

  • Operations Monitoring

    Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

  • Active Listening

    Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

  • Critical Thinking

    Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

  • Service Orientation

    Actively looking for ways to help people.

  • Time Management

    Managing one's own time and the time of others.