Bus Operator

Career Opportunities with Topeka Metropolitan Transit Authority

A great place to work.

Careers At Topeka Metropolitan Transit Authority

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Topeka Metro offers an excellent benefit package including paid CDL training, free employee health insurance, paid sick/vacation/holidays, and KPERS retirement benefits. Full-time bus operators are guaranteed 40 hours per week.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Customer oriented with the ability to provide exceptional customer service and communicate effectively and courteously.
• Demonstrate a professional, pleasant, and helpful demeanor towards the public.
• Must be able to exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to memorize routes, transfer points, fare structures, and work with all bus technology.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and comply with safety and traffic rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Reliable and flexible with the ability to work various shifts Monday - Saturday.
• Ability to obtain a KS CDL with air brake and passenger endorsements.
• Steady work history with previous experience.
• Must maintain an excellent driving record.
• 21 years of age with a HS diploma/GED.

Applicants must satisfactorily pass a background check, pre-employment drug screen, post offer functional employment test, and DOT medical exam.

Bus Operator Wage Rates: First 6 months $21.74
Second 6 months $23.02
Third 6 months $24.30
After 18 months $25.59

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

Applications can be picked up or dropped off at either location:

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Topeka Metro is an equal opportunity employer committed to equal employment opportunities for all persons and will make all employment decisions, including hiring, on the basis of merit and ability without regard to, race, religion or creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, political affiliation, military or veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or Federal law.

Topeka Metro also prohibits retaliation. Topeka Metro is a Drug-Free Workplace.