What it Takes to be a Bus Driver
7/9/2025 | 54s
From school kids to cruise ships—driving in Alaska is a career.
School bus drivers keep Alaska’s kids safe every day—and tour bus drivers get paid to share the state’s most beautiful locations with travelers from around the world. With paid training, travel perks, and solid wages, these jobs are as rewarding as they are important.
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Alaska at Work is a local public television program presented by AK
Alaska at Work is made possible in part by ConocoPhillips and Saltchuk
What it Takes to be a Bus Driver
7/9/2025 | 54s
School bus drivers keep Alaska’s kids safe every day—and tour bus drivers get paid to share the state’s most beautiful locations with travelers from around the world. With paid training, travel perks, and solid wages, these jobs are as rewarding as they are important.
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Alaska at Work is a local public television program presented by AK
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