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TITLE: Bus Drivers, School
DEFINITION: Transport students between pick-up points and school. Maintain order during trip and adhere to safety rules when loading and unloading pupils.
TASKS:
1. Drives bus to transport pupils over specified routes.
2. Maintains order among pupils during trip.
3. Complies with local traffic regulations.
4. Reports delays or accidents.
5. Regulates heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.
6. Inspects bus and checks gas, oil, and water levels.
7. Makes minor repairs to bus.
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge elements are ranked by importance.
83 Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including their relative costs, advantages, and limitations
75 Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of weaponry, public safety, and security operations, rules, regulations, precautions, prevention, and the protection of people, data, and property
71 Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services including needs assessment techniques, quality service standards, alternative delivery systems, and customer satisfaction evaluation techniques
58 Geography
Knowledge of various methods for describing the location and distribution of land, sea, and air masses including their physical locations, relationships, and characteristics
54 Law, Government and Jurisprudence
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process
50 Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance
46 English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
42 Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance, mental processes, psychological research methods, and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders
33 Mathematics
Knowledge of numbers, their operations, and interrelationships including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
25 Administration and Management
Knowledge of principles and processes involved in business and organizational planning, coordination, and execution. This includes strategic planning, resource allocation, manpower modeling, leadership techniques, and production methods
21 Telecommunications
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems
21 Physics
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, and applications including air, water, material dynamics, light, atomic principles, heat, electric theory, earth formations, and meteorological and related natural phenomena
17 Design
Knowledge of design techniques, principles, tools and instruments involved in the production and use of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
17 Sociology and Anthropology
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, cultures, their history, migrations, ethnicity, and origins
17 Education and Training
Knowledge of instructional methods and training techniques including curriculum design principles, learning theory, group and individual teaching techniques, design of individual development plans, and test design principles
17 Personnel and Human Resources
Knowledge of policies and practices involved in personnel/human resource functions. This includes recruitment, selection, training, and promotion regulations and procedures; compensation and benefits packages; labor relations and negotiation strategies; and personnel information systems
17 Communications and Media
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media
13 Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of equipment, tools, mechanical devices, and their uses to produce motion, light, power, technology, and other applications
13 Clerical
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing systems, filing and records management systems, stenography and transcription, forms design principles, and other office procedures and terminology
13 Production and Processing
Knowledge of inputs, outputs, raw materials, waste, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing the manufacture and distribution of goods
8 Economics and Accounting
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data
8 Chemistry
Knowledge of the composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods
8 Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures
8 Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge of information and techniques needed to rehabilitate physical and mental ailments and to provide career guidance including alternative treatments, rehabilitation equipment and its proper use, and methods to evaluate treatment effects
4 Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of electric circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming
4 Foreign Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation
4 Philosophy and Theology
Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions, including their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, and practices, and their impact on human culture
SKILLS:
Skills elements are ranked by importance.
75 Operation and Control
Controlling operations of equipment or systems
67 Operation Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
58 Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react the way they do
54 Equipment Maintenance
Performing routine maintenance and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed
50 Speaking
Talking to others to effectively convey information
42 Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools
42 Problem Identification
Identifying the nature of problems
42 Time Management
Managing one's own time and the time of others
42 Service Orientation
Actively looking for ways to help people
38 Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
33 Troubleshooting
Determining what is causing an operating error and deciding what to do about it
33 Equipment Selection
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
33 Monitoring
Assessing how well one is doing when learning or doing something
25 Active Listening
Listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate
21 Writing
Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience
21 Identification of Key Causes
Identifying the things that must be changed to achieve a goal
13 Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
13 Information Gathering
Knowing how to find information and identifying essential information
13 Testing
Conducting tests to determine whether equipment, software, or procedures are operating as expected
13 Installation
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications
8 Idea Evaluation
Evaluating the likely success of an idea in relation to the demands of the situation
8 Idea Generation
Generating a number of different approaches to problems
8 Product Inspection
Inspecting and evaluating the quality of products
8 Solution Appraisal
Observing and evaluating the outcomes of a problem solution to identify lessons learned or redirect efforts
8 Information Organization
Finding ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information
4 Learning Strategies
Using multiple approaches when learning or teaching new things
4 Systems Perception
Determining when important changes have occurred in a system or are likely to occur
4 Critical Thinking
Using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches
4 Active Learning
Working with new material or information to grasp its implications
4 Implementation Planning
Developing approaches for implementing an idea
4 Judgment and Decision Making
Weighing the relative costs and benefits of a potential action
4 Persuasion
Persuading others to approach things differently
4 Synthesis/Reorganization
Reorganizing information to get a better approach to problems or tasks .
ABILITIES:
Abilities elements are ranked by importance.
96 Response Orientation
The ability to choose quickly and correctly between two or more movements in response to two or more signals (lights, sounds, pictures, etc.). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body parts
92 Reaction Time
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to one signal (sound, light, picture, etc.) when it appears
83 Time Sharing
The ability to efficiently shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources)
83 Multilimb Coordination
The ability to coordinate movements of two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the body is in motion
83 Rate Control
The ability to time the adjustments of a movement or equipment control in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a continuously moving object or scene
83 Far Vision
The ability to see details at a distance
83 Night Vision
The ability to see under low light conditions
83 Depth Perception
The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from the observer, or to judge the distance between an object and the observer
83 Peripheral Vision
The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are focused forward
79 Selective Attention
The ability to concentrate and not be distracted while performing a task over a period of time
79 Near Vision
The ability to see details of objects at a close range (within a few feet of the observer)
75 Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
75 Speech Clarity
The ability to speak clearly so that it is understandable to a listener
75 Spatial Orientation
The ability to know one's location in relation to the environment, or to know where other objects are in relation to one's self
75 Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions
71 Glare Sensitivity
The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting
71 Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
67 Visual Color Discrimination
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness
67 Memorization
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures
63 Trunk Strength
The ability to use one's abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing
58 Speed of Limb Movement
The ability to quickly move the arms or legs
58 Auditory Attention
The ability to focus on a single source of auditory (hearing) information in the presence of other distracting sounds
58 Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
54 Arm-Hand Steadiness
The ability to keep the hand and arm steady while making an arm movement or while holding the arm and hand in one position
54 Wrist-Finger Speed
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists
54 Extent Flexibility
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs
54 Sound Localization
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated
50 Manual Dexterity
The ability to quickly make coordinated movements of one hand, a hand together with its arm, or two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects
50 Speech Recognition
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person
50 Hearing Sensitivity
The ability to detect or tell the difference between sounds that vary over broad ranges of pitch and loudness
46 Gross Body Coordination
The ability to coordinate the movement of the arms, legs, and torso together in activities where the whole body is in motion
46 Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
42 Information Ordering
The ability to correctly follow a given rule or set of rules in order to arrange things or actions in a certain order. The things or actions can include numbers, letters, words, pictures, procedures, sentences, and mathematical or logical operations.
33 Static Strength
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects
33 Finger Dexterity
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
29 Perceptual Speed
The ability to quickly and accurately compare letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object
25 Number Facility
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly
25 Dynamic Strength
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue
25 Written Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand
25 Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to come up with logical answers. It involves deciding if an answer makes sense.
25 Inductive Reasoning
The ability to combine separate pieces of information, or specific answers to problems, to form general rules or conclusions. It includes coming up with a logical explanation for why a series of seemingly unrelated events occur together.
21 Explosive Strength
The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object
17 Flexibility of Closure
The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material
13 Fluency of Ideas
The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a given topic. It concerns the number of ideas produced and not the quality, correctness, or creativity of the ideas.
13 Mathematical Reasoning
The ability to understand and organize a problem and then to select a mathematical method or formula to solve the problem
13 Speed of Closure
The ability to quickly make sense of information that seems to be without meaning or organization. It involves quickly combining and organizing different pieces of information into a meaningful pattern
13 Stamina
The ability to exert one's self physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath
13 Visualization
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged
4 Dynamic Flexibility
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs
4 Gross Body Equilibrium
The ability to keep or regain one's body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position
4 Category Flexibility
The ability to produce many rules so that each rule tells how to group (or combine) a set of things in a different way.
WORK ACTIVITIES:
Work activities elements are ranked by importance.
96 Operating Vehicles or Equipment
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
63 Getting Information Needed to Do the Job
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
63 Monitor Processes, Material, or Surroundings
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, often to detect problems or to find out when things are finished.
58 Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Combining, evaluating, and reasoning with information and data to make decisions and solve problems. These processes involve making decisions about the relative importance of information and choosing the best solution.
58 Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Inspecting or diagnosing equipment, structures, or materials to identify the causes of errors or other problems or defects.
54 Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing assistance or personal care to others.
54 Performing For or Working With Public
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public, including serving persons in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
50 Establishing and Maintaining Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
50 Communicating With Other Workers
Providing information to supervisors, fellow workers, and subordinates. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer.
50 Resolving Conflict or Negotiating with Others
Handling complaints, arbitrating disputes, and resolving grievances, or otherwise negotiating with others.
46 Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying underlying principles, reasons, or facts by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
46 Handling and Moving Objects
Using one's own hands and arms in handling, installing, forming, positioning, and moving materials, or in manipulating things, including the use of keyboards.
46 Updating and Using Job-Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and knowing one's own jobs' and related jobs' functions.
46 Communicating With Persons Outside Organization
Communicating with persons outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer.
42 Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Fixing, servicing, aligning, setting up, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
38 Documenting or Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in either written form or by electronic/magnetic recording.
38 Estimating Needed Characteristics
Estimating the Characteristics of Materials, Products, Events, or Information: Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities, or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
38 Performing Administrative Activities
Approving requests, handling paperwork, and performing day-to-day administrative tasks.
38 Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
33 Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing
Developing plans to accomplish work, and prioritizing and organizing one's own work.
33 Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information received by making estimates or categorizations, recognizing differences or similarities, or sensing changes in circumstances or events.
29 Interpreting Meaning of Information to Others
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be understood or used to support responses or feedback to others.
25 Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, verifying, or processing information or data.
25 Judging Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Making judgments about or assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
25 Evaluating Information Against Standards
Evaluating information against a set of standards and verifying that it is correct.
25 Performing General Physical Activities
Performing physical activities that require moving one's whole body, such as in climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, where the activities often also require considerable use of the arms and legs, such as in the physical handling of materials.
21 Selling or Influencing Others
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods, or otherwise changing their minds or actions.
17 Controlling Machines and Processes
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
13 Scheduling Work and Activities
Scheduling events, programs, activities, as well as the work of others.
13 Implementing Ideas or Programs
Conducting or carrying out work procedures and activities in accord with one's own ideas or information provided through directions/instructions for purposes of installing, modifying, preparing, delivering, constructing, integrating, finishing, or completing programs, systems, structures, or products.
8 Thinking Creatively
Originating, inventing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
8 Repairing and Maintaining Electrical Equipment
Fixing, servicing, adjusting, regulating, calibrating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
8 Coordinating Work and Activities of Others
Coordinating members of a work group to accomplish tasks.
4 Teaching Others
Identifying educational needs, developing formal training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
WORK CONTEXT:
Work context elements are ranked by frequency (F), importance (I), responsibility (R), amount of contact (C), how serious (S), objective vs. subjective (O), automation (A), extent of frustration (E), responsible for health and safety (H), likelihood of injury (L), degree of injury (D) .
92 (F) Sitting
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Sitting?
86 (H) Responsible for Health and Safety of Others
How responsible is the worker for others' health and safety on this job?
75 (C) Job-Required Social Interaction
How much does this job require the worker to be in contact (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) with others in order to perform it?
71 (F) Sounds or Noise Levels Are Distracting
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Sounds and noise levels that are distracting and uncomfortable?
69 (S) Consequence of Error
How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
67 (F) Outdoors
How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Outdoors
63 (I) Provide a Service to Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Provide a service to others (e.g., customers)?
63 (F) Using Hands on Objects, Tools, Controls
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?
63 (I) Importance of Being Aware of New Events
How important is being constantly aware of either frequently changing events (e.g. security guard watching for shoplifters) or infrequent events (e.g. radar operator watching for tornadoes) to performing this job?
57 (I) Importance of Being Sure All Is Done
How important is it to be sure that all the details of this job are performed and everything is done completely?
57 (I) Deal With External Customers
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Deal with external customers (e.g., retail sales) or the public in general (e.g., police work)?
54 (F) Making Repetitive Motions
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Making repetitive motions?
53 (I) Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
50 (F) Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?
46 (F) Indoors
How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Indoors
46 (F) Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?
42 (F) Special Uniform
How often does the worker wear: A special uniform, such as that of a commercial pilot, nurse, police officer, or military personnel?
40 (A) Degree of Automation
Indicate the level of automation of this job.
38 (F) Contaminants
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Contaminants (pollutants, gases, dust, odors, etc.)?
37 (I) Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)
33 (F) Frequency in Conflict Situations
How frequently do the job requirements place the worker in conflict situations?
33 (F) Very Hot
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Very hot (above 90 F) or very cold (under 32 F) temperatures?
33 (F) Standing
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Standing?
31 (E) Frustrating Circumstances
To what extent do frustrating circumstances ("road blocks" to work that are beyond the worker's control) hinder the accomplishment of this job?
29 (F) Bending or Twisting the Body
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Bending or twisting the body?
25 (F) Deal With Physically Aggressive People
How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?
25 (F) Hazardous Equipment
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to harardous equipment? Hazardous Equipment (e.g., saws, machinery/mechanical parts include exposure to vehicular traffic, but not driving a vehicle)
23 (I) Persuade Someone to a Course of Action
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Persuade someone to a course of action (informally) or influence others to buy something (to sell)?
21 (F) Whole Body Vibration
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Whole body vibration (e.g., operating a jackhammer or earthmoving equipment)?
21 (F) Walking or Running
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Walking or running?
21 (F) Hazardous Situations
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to harardous situations? Hazardous Situations involving likely cuts, bites, stings, or minor burns
21 (F) Kneeling, Crouching or Crawling
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Kneeling, stooping, crouching or crawling?
20 (I) Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
17 (F) Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Cramped work space that requires getting into awkward positions?
14 (O) Objective or Subjective Information
How objective or subjective is the information communicated in this job?
14 (L) Hazardous Equipment
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to hazardous equipment while performing this job? Hazardous Equipment (e.g., saws, machinery/mechanical parts include exposure to vehicular traffic, but not driving a vehicle)
13 (D) Hazardous Equipment
If injury, due to exposure to hazardous equipment, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? Hazardous Equipment (e.g., saws, machinery/mechanical parts include exposure to vehicular traffic, but not driving a vehicle)
13 (D) Hazardous Situations
If injury, due to exposure to hazardous situations, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? Hazardous Situations involving likely cuts, bites, stings, or minor burns
12 (L) Hazardous Situations
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to hazardous situations while performing this job? Hazardous Situations involving likely cuts, bites, stings, or minor burns
10 (I) Take a Position Opposed to Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Take a position opposed to coworkers or others?
8 (F) Hazardous Conditions
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to hazardous conditions? Hazardous Conditions (e.g., high voltage electricity, combustibles, explosives, chemicals; do not include hazardous equipment or situations)
8 (F) Common Protective or Safety Attire
How often does the worker wear: Common protective or safety attire, such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard-hat, or personal flotation device?
8 (F) Radiation
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to radiation?
7 (D) Diseases or Infections
If injury, due to exposure to diseases/infection, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? Diseases/Infections (e.g., patient care, some laboratory work, sanitation control, etc.)
7 (D) Hazardous Conditions
If injury, due to exposure to hazardous conditions, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? Hazardous Conditions (e.g., high voltage electricity, combustibles, explosives, chemicals; do not include hazardous equipment or situations)
5 (L) Radiation
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to radiation while performing this job?
5 (L) Diseases or Infections
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to diseases/infections while performing this job? Diseases/Infections (e.g., patient care, some laboratory work, sanitation control, etc.)
5 (L) Hazardous Conditions
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to hazardous conditions while performing this job? Hazardous Conditions (e.g., high voltage electricity, combustibles, explosives, chemicals; do not include hazardous equipment or situations)
4 (F) Diseases or Infections
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to diseases/infection? Diseases/Infections (e.g., patient care, some laboratory work, sanitation control, etc.)
4 (F) Keeping or Regaining Balance
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Keeping or regaining balance?
3 (I) Coordinate or Lead Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities (not supervision)?
3 (D) Radiation
If injury, due to exposure to radiation, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome?
2 (R) Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
INTERESTS:
Interest elements are ranked by occupational interest.
94 Realistic
Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
61 Social
Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
39 Conventional
Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
33 Enterprising
Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
17 Investigative
Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
11 Artistic
Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.
WORK VALUES:
Work values elements are ranked by extent.
82 Support-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
52 Relationships-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
47 Working Conditions-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
39 Achievement-Mean Extent
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.
33 Recognition-Mean Extent
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.
29 Independence-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employs to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
84 Supervision, Human Relations
Workers on this job have supervisors who back up their workers with management
81 Company Policies and Practices
Workers on this job are treated fairly by the company
81 Supervision, Technical
Workers on this job have supervisors who train their workers well
78 Independence
Workers on this job do their work alone
69 Moral Values
Workers on this job are never pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong
59 Social Service
Workers on this job have work where they do things for other people
59 Security
Workers on this job have steady employment
44 Recognition
Workers on this job receive recognition for the work they do
44 Compensation
Workers on this job are paid well in comparison with other workers
44 Activity
Workers on this job are busy all the time
41 Achievement
Workers on this job get a feeling of accomplishment
38 Social Status
Workers on this job are looked up to by others in their company and their community
38 Ability Utilization
Workers on this job make use of their individual abilities
38 Working Conditions
Workers on this job have good working conditions
38 Responsibility
Workers on this job make decisions on their own
31 Autonomy
Workers on this job plan their work with little supervision
28 Co-workers
Workers on this job have co-workers who are easy to get along with
28 Authority
Workers on this job give directions and instructions to others
22 Advancement
Workers on this job have opportunities for advancement
19 Variety
Workers on this job have something different to do every day
19 Creativity
Workers on this job try out their own ideas
CROSSWALKS:
| DOT91 (Dictionary of Occupational Titles): |
913463010 Bus Driver |
| AIM97 (Apprenticeship Information Management): |
No crosswalks |
| CEN90 (1990 Census Occupations): |
808 Bus Drivers |
| CIP90 (Classification of Instructional Programs): |
490205 Truck, Bus and Other Commercial Vehicle Operator |
| GOE93 (Guide for Occupational Exploration): |
090301 Passenger Services: Group Transportation |
| MOC97 (Military Occupational Codes): |
GG Miscellanus-Buses 2T131 Vehicle Operations 2T151 Vehicle Operations |
| OES98 (Occupational Employment Statistics): |
97111 Bus Drivers, School |
| OPM97 (Office of Personnel Management Occupations): |
5703 Motor Vehicle Operating |
| SOC98 (Standard Occupational Classification): |
53-3022 Bus Drivers, School |
