The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) invites applications for entry into the MetroBus Operator Training Program as Student Bus Operators. Applications are welcomed from both civilians and current/former military personnel. Qualifying candidates must be at least 20 years old at the time of testing and possess the ability to satisfactorily complete the background check and medical examination process. The most desirable candidates are those who currently possess a Commercial Driver¿s License (CDL) or Learner’s permit with Passenger Bus and Air Brakes endorsements. A copy of the CDL learners permit or license will be verified prior to testing.
During training, CDL permit holders with valid Passenger and Airbrake endorsements are paid an hourly rate of $18. CDL license holders with Passenger and Airbrake endorsements with no restrictions earn an hourly rate of $20. Those successfully completing the training program will assume a full time regular MetroBus Operator position at which time the hourly rate will increase to $29.729.
The MetroBus Operator position is represented by the Amalgamated Transit Union, local 689 and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 922.
- Shift: Various
- Location: Various
- Assigned Days Off: Various
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- NA
Experience
- No experience required
- Must be at least 20 years of age
Certification/Licensure
- Licensed driver for a minimum of four (4) or more years
- A Commercial Driver¿s License or Learner¿s Permit with Passenger Bus and Airbrakes endorsement before starting Bus Training
Driving record must reflect no more than two (2) moving violation and no suspension or revocation due to moving violations within the last three (3) years
- Commercial Driver¿s License (must be acquired by the conclusion of the Bus training program)
Preferred
- High School Diploma/GED
- Valid Commercial Driver¿s License (CDL) with Passenger Bus and Air Brake endorsements
- MOS/SOC: The military occupational skills (MOS) or service occupational codes (SOC) that are most applicable to the MetroBus
- Medical Group
Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this particular position either with or without reasonable accommodation(s).
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