(COA) Truck and Bus Driver, Commercial Vehicle Operation Degree, Program Information at College of Alameda

A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to drive trucks and buses, delivery vehicles, for-hire vehicles and other commercial vehicles. Includes instruction in operating gas, diesel, or electrically-powered vehicles; loading and unloading cargo or passengers; reporting delays or accidents on the road; verifying load against shipping papers; arranging transportation for personnel; and keeping records of receipts and fares. Find Colleges Offering Truck and Bus Driver, Commercial Vehicle Operation Degree.

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Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
Job Description
Drive bus or motor coach, including regular route operations, charters, and private carriage. May assist passengers with baggage. May collect fares or tickets.
Salary and Wages
Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metropolitan Division
- Average Annual Salary: $43,740
- Average Hourly Rate: $21.03
San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 3,550
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 198,488
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 223,311
- Percent Job Growth: 12.51%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
- Spatial Orientation
- Selective Attention
- Time Sharing
- Control Precision
- Multilimb Coordination
- Response Orientation
- Rate Control
Bus Drivers, School
Job Description
Transport students or special clients, such as the elderly or persons with disabilities. Ensure adherence to safety rules. May assist passengers in boarding or exiting.
Salary and Wages
Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1,100
- Average Annual Salary: $33,630
- Average Hourly Rate: $16.17
San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 440
- Average Annual Salary: $32,610
- Average Hourly Rate: $15.68
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 454,800
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 497,252
- Percent Job Growth: 9.33%
Important Abilities
- Problem Sensitivity
- Depth Perception
Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer
Job Description
Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 GVW, to transport and deliver goods, livestock, or materials in liquid, loose, or packaged form. May be required to unload truck. May require use of automated routing equipment. Requires commercial drivers' license.
Salary and Wages
Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 8,710
- Average Annual Salary: $42,520
- Average Hourly Rate: $20.44
San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 4,000
- Average Annual Salary: $45,080
- Average Hourly Rate: $21.67
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 1,859,848
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 2,052,860
- Percent Job Growth: 10.38%
Important Abilities
- Problem Sensitivity
- Spatial Orientation
- Control Precision
- Multilimb Coordination
- Response Orientation
- Rate Control
- Reaction Time
- Near Vision
- Far Vision
- Depth Perception
Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services
Job Description
Drive a truck or van with a capacity of under 26,000 GVW, primarily to deliver or pick up merchandise or to deliver packages within a specified area. May require use of automatic routing or location software. May load and unload truck.
Salary and Wages
Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 7,250
- Average Annual Salary: $33,470
- Average Hourly Rate: $16.09
San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 4,980
- Average Annual Salary: $38,710
- Average Hourly Rate: $18.61
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 1,051,159
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 1,139,965
- Percent Job Growth: 8.45%
Important Abilities
- Multilimb Coordination
- Far Vision
Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs
Job Description
Drive automobiles, vans, or limousines to transport passengers. May occasionally carry cargo.
Salary and Wages
Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 770
- Average Annual Salary: $25,200
- Average Hourly Rate: $12.12
San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1,170
- Average Annual Salary: $30,470
- Average Hourly Rate: $14.65
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 228,531
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 258,200
- Percent Job Growth: 12.98%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
- Spatial Orientation
- Time Sharing
- Control Precision
- Response Orientation
- Reaction Time
- Near Vision
- Far Vision
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers
Job Description
Drive switching or other locomotive or dinkey engines within railroad yard, industrial plant, quarry, construction project, or similar location.
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
- Control Precision
- Near Vision
- Far Vision
- Visual Color Discrimination
- Depth Perception
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators
Job Description
Operate railroad track switches. Couple or uncouple rolling stock to make up or break up trains. Signal engineers by hand or flagging. May inspect couplings, air hoses, journal boxes, and hand brakes.
Important Abilities
- Far Vision
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
Job Description
Conductors coordinate activities of train crew on passenger or freight train. Coordinate activities of switch-engine crew within yard of railroad, industrial plant, or similar location. Yardmasters coordinate activities of workers engaged in railroad traffic operations, such as the makeup or breakup of trains, yard switching, and review train schedules and switching orders.
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
- Near Vision
- Far Vision
- Speech Recognition
- Speech Clarity
Subway and Streetcar Operators
Job Description
Operate subway or elevated suburban train with no separate locomotive, or electric-powered streetcar to transport passengers. May handle fares.
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 6,936
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 7,773
- Percent Job Growth: 12.05%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Manual Dexterity
- Control Precision
- Multilimb Coordination
- Response Orientation
- Reaction Time
- Near Vision
Rail Transportation Workers, All Other