Transit Operator

Metro Transit is now hiring for permanent part-time AND full-time transit operators.

NO LARGE VEHICLE EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

You just need to have your Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP), and we will train you to drive a bus.

At Metro, we’ll teach you everything you need to know to succeed. Our experienced driver instructor teams work closely with new full-time Transit Operators during a paid 11 - 12 week training program (approximately 4 weeks full-time training for part-time Operators).

Never driven a large vehicle before? No problem. We’ll help you build the skills and confidence to safely operate a city bus and serve the community.

I understand that every new driver starts with uncertainty, and I know firsthand how powerful encouragement and quality training can be. My goal is to build confident, skilled, and safety-focused operators who are prepared to serve our community with pride.

- Joleen W., Transit Operator - 23 years, Operator Instructor - 5 years

• Get hands-on driving instruction from knowledgeable trainers
• Receive support while earning your Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Learn the policies and procedures that set you up for success
• Be paid while you train

As a Transit Operator, you’ll safely transport passengers throughout the City of Madison and surrounding areas. This is an important role — you’ll help people get to work, school, appointments, and home again. We’re looking for people who can operate vehicles safely, make good decisions, and provide friendly, reliable service. You’ll work under the guidance of Transit Operations Supervisors who are there to support you.

Candidates must have a Commercial Learner's Permit before hire. Metro will train you to earn your full Commercial Driver's License(CDL) during the training period. To continue employment, you must pass the CDL road test as part of training.

Benefits Include:

• health, dental, vision, income protection and life insurance (full-time positions)
• health insurance option with no monthly premium for 100% full time Operators
• paid training
• pension - automatic retirement savings with employer match (full-time employees)
• free uniforms
• free bus pass
• paid parental leave for birth or adoption (for eligible employees)

Employees will serve a one (1) year probation period. During the initial training period of 11 - 12 weeks for full-time and approximately 4 weeks for part-time, Transit Operators will be scheduled for about 40 hours per week. Following the training period, part-time Transit Operators will work approximately 12-20 hours per week working split shifts to cover the opening and closing hours of the public schools.

Routes are assigned with a seniority-based pick, and employees must work the shift they are assigned. Full-time Transit Operators will work 40 hours per week in a variety of shifts, and must be available to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. Good attendance is essential to continue employment.

This recruitment may be used to fill current vacancies and future vacancies for up to six (6) months.

Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, trans, nonbinary, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We value the unique blend of lived experiences and diverse perspectives that comes from non-traditional education pathways and the variety of transferrable skills each candidate brings to the table. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Even if every item on the job posting doesn’t match your experience perfectly, we encourage you to apply and share how your skills and experience can best serve our…