VIA Metropolitan Transit

Our Mission: VIA Metropolitan Transit provides regional multimodal transportation options that connect our community to opportunity, support economic vitality and enhance quality of life throughout our region. VIA buses operate seven days a week from 4 a.m. to 1 a.m. There are 7,200 bus stops along 96 bus routes. There are 36.6 Million Passenger trips annually, 8 Park & Ride Facilities, 6 Transit Centers, 479 Buses, 139 ViaTrans Vans, and over 2,000 employees . 

VIA is governed by a 11-member board of trustees. Board members are appointed to staggered two-year terms. The approved operating budget for fiscal year 2018 is $228.6 million. Revenue for VIA is generated from the half-cent transit sales tax in VIA’s service area, the 1/8-cent sales tax under the Advanced Transportation District, farebox revenues, bus advertising, and grant money from the Federal Transit Administration. VIA’s fiscal year begins October 1 and runs through the last day of September.

To apply for employment at VIA, please view our current openings page ( https://apply.viainfo.net/Pages/Default.aspx ), select the position in which you are interested in and follow the application instructions. Interviews Applications are carefully evaluated. Best-qualified candidates are selected for further consideration. Candidates who are selected to interview for a position are contacted by mail, email, or phone. Additional Information Applications are considered current for six months. During that time, applicants may provide additional information that they consider pertinent to the application. Should the applicant develop an interest in a different position, a new application must be submitted.

The Employment and Testing Department conducts broad-based recruiting and outreach efforts to strengthen VIA’s commitment to hiring and retaining a quality work force of diverse talents and backgrounds that is reflective of the relevant, available workforce in the community.

Persons with disabilities who apply for employment with VIA will receive assistance during the application process if needed. Should VIA be unable to immediately accommodate a particular need, suitable arrangements can be made. If an accommodation is required, please make advance arrangements by calling (210) 362-2240.

VIA METROPOLITAN TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Individuals with Disabilities, Females, Minorities and Veterans are encouraged to apply.