How to hire a bus driver/monitor

How to hire a bus driver/monitor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step bus driver/monitor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a bus driver/monitor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new bus driver/monitor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The bus driver/monitor hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a bus driver/monitor to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a bus driver/monitor that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of bus driver/monitors and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Bus Driver/Monitor	Description	Hourly rate
   Bus Driver/Monitor	Bus drivers transport people between various places—including work, school, and shopping malls—and across state or national borders. Some drive regular routes, and others transport passengers on chartered trips or sightseeing tours.	$14-21
   Bus Attendant	A Bus Attendant performs a variety of support tasks to ensure that passengers get to receive optimal services. Although the extent of their responsibilities depends on their place or industry of employment, it typically revolves around answering questions about bus routes and other services, directing passengers on and off the bus, assisting passengers with special or particular needs, adjusting seats, and handling documents... Show more	$10-15
   Van Driver	A van driver is responsible for operating a wide and a larger-sized vehicle than a regular car, usually used as a company shuttle to pick up and drop employees to designated areas. Van drivers should have a clean driving record, ensuring the safety and comfortability of the passengers while on the road... Show more	$11-25

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • CDL
   • Safety Rules
   • Safety Regulations
   • Traffic Laws
   • Pre-trip
   • Two-Way Radio
   • Safety Equipment
   • DOT
   • Bus Route
   • Developmental Disabilities
   • Post-Trip Inspections
   • Transport Children
   • Seat Belts
   • Bus Stops

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   Responsibilities:

   • Provide appropriate intervention in conflict situations according to ISS standards; notify principal or office when necessary.
   • Provide appropriate intervention in conflict situations according to ISS standards; notify principal or office when necessary.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your bus driver/monitor job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A bus driver/monitor salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, bus driver/monitors' average salary in florida is 34% less than in massachusetts.
   • Seniority. Entry-level bus driver/monitors earn 31% less than senior-level bus driver/monitors.
   • Certifications. A bus driver/monitor with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a bus driver/monitor's salary.

   Average bus driver/monitor salary

   $37,393yearly

   $17.98 hourly rate

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   Entry-level bus driver/monitor salary

   $31,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 24, 2025

4. Writing a bus driver/monitor job description

   A good bus driver/monitor job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a bus driver/monitor job description:

   Bus driver/monitor job description example

   $1000 Sign on Bonus

   Driver's & Monitor's needed

   
   

   Entry level job applicants welcome!

   
   

   We are hiring compassionate, hard working, friendly and reliable Direct Support Professionals to work with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. (I/DD). If you don't have previous I/DD experience, we'll provide training!

   
   

   CBC's Mission

   
   

   CBC's mission is to support people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families to achieve their fullest potential by matching them with the most talented, well-trained, and compassionate caregivers anywhere.

   
   

   Why work at CBC?

   
   

   The most important thing we do is strive to make a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve. It's highly rewarding, and it's why our company exists! If making a lasting difference in someone's life is a priority for you and your career goals, then we want to help you get there. CBC is a growing family of provider agencies serving individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) all over North Carolina and central Florida. In addition, CBC offers:

   • Competitive pay
   • Paid training
   • Benefits including medical, dental, vision,company paid life insurance, short term disability insurance, 401k retirement plan and more!
   • Paid time off
   • Flexible schedules including full and part time opportunities

   
   

   Responsibilities:

   • Teaching skills to promote independence
   • Supporting community inclusion and integration
   • Assisting with daily living needs
   • Mentoring individuals to help build social skills and relationships
   • Provide guidance and support in daily activities

   Qualifications:

   • 18 years of age or older
   • High School diploma or equivalent
   • Valid driver's license
   • You might be driving to client's home or with client, so a reliable form of transportation

   
   

   This is where we need you! Whether you have experience within the I/DD community or not, we would love to connect with you so you can learn more. To learn more or to apply www.cbcare.com

   
   

   Community Based Care supports a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right bus driver/monitor for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your bus driver/monitor job on Zippia to find and recruit bus driver/monitor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with bus driver/monitor candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new bus driver/monitor

   Once you've decided on a perfect bus driver/monitor candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new bus driver/monitor. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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