20 MORE Reasons It’s Great to Be a School Vehicle Driver
Just over a year ago, we created an article titled 25 Reasons It’s Great to Be a School Vehicle Driver! We’re now adding to the list and explaining more reasons why our drivers say transporting kids is so rewarding!
You get to experience the beauty of the outdoors during every season
Following up on point #1, you might always see the beauty in snow, but brushing it off your vehicle will give you a workout!
Sitting in the driver’s seat is only half of the job; being a school vehicle driver keeps you surprisingly active
“I love driving my bus because there is no other job I can do and bring my own children with me!” – Jeana G.
You form bonds with the students on your vehicle, so much so that you start referring to them as “my kids”
“My elementary kids are so much fun. We have a very young student who is often very loud. On one day I handed him a book on birds. He loved it and so did the other students. Long story short, I now have a collection of bird and animal magazines as they enter the van they grab a magazine and leave it on the way out.” – Carol V.
No day is the same; you’ll face new challenges, from traffic conditions to meeting new students, every day
“I love getting to drive the sports and activity trips and seeing kids on my bus play. It keeps me up to date on what is going on in my old school.” – Stephanie S.
Being around kids regularly will help you stay young and up-to-date with all the current trends
“My kids are just great; they come out with a smile and a ‘good morning, have a great day,’ and when they get off, knowing they got to school safely makes me happy.” – Catina M.
School bus and van drivers for Rohrer Bus have all the training necessary provided for them to successfully perform their jobs
There’s no experience required to apply, just a love for kids and passion for safety
“I, unlike other drivers, am a full-time driver, which means that I jump from run to run. I love meeting the different children at the different schools. It’s a great challenge to be able to sub when the regular driver is out.” – Laura C.
“I love the flexibility of my job, but most importantly, I love the kids.” – Melinda R.
“Doing my best to guard the kids’ safety to and from school, offering a piece of advice, or simply letting them talk to me, is why I love doing what I do.” – Joseph D.
Driving gives you the satisfaction of doing community service, with the added benefit of getting paid
“One of the great benefits of being a bus driver is undoubtedly the singing of the students; having driven both boys’ and girl’s athletic teams, the girls are by far the most passionate about their music whether their team wins or loses.” – William D.
Being a driver gives you the opportunity to interact with teammates, parents, and kids from all different walks of life
“My kids are always making me laugh, and wanting to share things with me just so they can hear me say ‘well done!’ Nothing is more fun than having a job that you can laugh while doing!” – Rachel S.
Overall, having the power to make a difference in a child’s day, week, year, or life is what makes driving a school bus or van worth it!
Do you have any points that we missed? Let us know in the comments down below! Also, a big thanks to all of our driver friends for contributing their thoughts to this article!
