Start a Rewarding Career as a Metro Transit Operator
At Metro, we’ll teach you everything what 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 (shorter 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.
During training, you’ll:
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.
What you need to get started:
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.
If you’re ready for steady work, paid training, great benefits, and the chance to make a real difference in your community, we encourage you to apply.
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 community.