Bus and Coach Drivers

What the job involves

• Stopping at set locations to pick up and set down passengers
• Opening and closing doors before and after passengers board or alight
• Controlling lighting, heating and ventilation on buses
• Collecting fares and giving change and tickets, and monitoring electronic entry
• Advising passengers on destinations
• Maintaining conduct of passengers
• May use public address systems to provide information and tour commentaries for passengers
• May assist coach passengers with baggage and accommodation bookings
• May maintain, service and clean coaches

Key values of workers in Bus and Coach 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 Bus and Coach 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.