What education do you need to become a Bus Drivers, Subway Operators and Other Transit Operators?

1. In general, you usually need a high school diploma and must have a minimum of one year of safe-driving experience.

2. You usually receive three months' on-the-job training including classroom instruction.

3. To be a bus driver, you need a Class B, C, E or F driver's licence in Ontario and a Class 2 driver's licence elsewhere.

4. To be a subway or light rail transit operator, you usually need experience as a public transit bus driver.

5. You may need an Air Brakes Endorsement and First Aid Certificate.

6. With experience, you may move up the ranks to become a supervisor or an inspector.

1. What is a day in the life of a Bus Drivers, Subway Operators and Other Transit Operators like?
   School bus drivers perform some or all of the following duties: A. Drive school buses to transport children... more
2. What is the current Job Outlook for a Bus Drivers, Subway Operators and Other Transit Operators ?
   The job outlook for Bus Drivers, Subway Operators and Other Transit Operators is considered Average because: 1.... more
3. What is the future Job Outlook for a Bus Drivers, Subway Operators and Other Transit Operators?
   Your job outlook will continue to be Average because: 1. The employment growth rate will likely be average because... more
4. How much does a Bus Drivers, Subway Operators and Other Transit Operators make?
   The average hourly wages for Bus Drivers, Subway Operators and Other Transit Operators is $16.18/HR, which is below... more
5. What is the currently unemployment rate for a Bus Drivers, Subway Operators and Other Transit Operators"?
   5% of Bus Drivers, Subway Operators and Other Transit Operators are unemployed. This rate is close to the average for... more
6. How many Bus Drivers, Subway Operators and Other Transit Operators are employed part-time?
   36% of Bus Drivers, Subway Operators and Other Transit Operators are employed only on a part-time basis. There were... more
7. How many Bus Drivers, Subway Operators and Other Transit Operators are self-employed?
   Roughly 3% of Bus Drivers, Subway Operators and Other Transit Operators are self-employed. This is considered... more
8. What is the average age of a Bus Drivers, Subway Operators and Other Transit Operators?
   The relatively low percentage of younger workers suggests few entry-level job openings, and could point to a greater... more