Bus Driver
Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about your driving record and any commercial driving experience.
What they are checking: Whether they meet the DMV record requirement and have relevant experience.
Tell me about a time you dealt with a rude or upset passenger.
What they are checking: Whether they stay calm and polite under pressure.
The shift runs late morning into evening. How does that schedule work for you?
What they are checking: Whether they can reliably cover the part-time evening schedule.
What would you do
You're running behind schedule and a passenger needs extra help. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they put passenger safety ahead of the clock.
A visitor asks you for directions to a building you're not sure about. How do you help?
What they are checking: Whether they stay courteous and find the right answer or refer them correctly.
You notice someone acting suspiciously near the parking garage. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they report concerns properly, as the posting asks, rather than ignoring or confronting.
How would you handle driving in bad winter weather around the LUMC, MacNeal and Gottlieb campuses?
What they are checking: Whether they adjust driving for conditions and communicate delays.
About the work
Walk me through your pre-trip inspection before starting a route.
What they are checking: Whether they consistently check brakes, lights, tires and the lift, which keeps passengers safe.
How do you safely help a passenger in a wheelchair board using the lift?
What they are checking: Whether they know proper lift operation and securement, which the posting stresses.
How do you keep accurate passenger counts and logs during a busy shift?
What they are checking: Whether they are careful with records, which supports route planning.
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