Cincinnati Metro is hiring and there’s never been a better time to become a bus operator. The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority and Amalgamated Transit Unto Local 627 have struck a new agreement, guaranteeing better pay, benefit and stability for the first time in Metro’s history. As part of the ongoing efforts to address a continued driver shortage and to help keep up with expanding service, Metro is aggressively recruiting new bus operators to join their team. Under the new union contract, Metro operators enjoy competitive pay and benefits, including:Paid training at $19 per hour, which includes CDL training and reimbursement for CDL licensing fees. Once trained, a starting wage of $21 per hour, opportunities to earn premium pay rates on high-demand routes, $2,000 signing bonus upon completion of training and 95-day probationary period and pay increases every six months.Metro also provides comprehensive health and dental benefits, retirement benefits and discounted transportation passes for a spouse and dependents.Those interested in this opportunity are invited to Metro’s upcoming career fair on Saturday, May 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Queensgate Division at 1401 Bank St.No RSVP is required, but interested parties are encouraged to submit an application at go-metro.com/careers prior to attending, if possible.For more information, visit here or call 513-632-7559.
Cincinnati Metro is hiring and there’s never been a better time to become a bus operator.
The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority and Amalgamated Transit Unto Local 627 have struck a new agreement, guaranteeing better pay, benefit and stability for the first time in Metro’s history.
As part of the ongoing efforts to address a continued driver shortage and to help keep up with expanding service, Metro is aggressively recruiting new bus operators to join their team. Under the new union contract, Metro operators enjoy competitive pay and benefits, including:
Paid training at $19 per hour, which includes CDL training and reimbursement for CDL licensing fees. Once trained, a starting wage of $21 per hour, opportunities to earn premium pay rates on high-demand routes, $2,000 signing bonus upon completion of training and 95-day probationary period and pay increases every six months.
Metro also provides comprehensive health and dental benefits, retirement benefits and discounted transportation passes for a spouse and dependents.
Those interested in this opportunity are invited to Metro’s upcoming career fair on Saturday, May 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Queensgate Division at 1401 Bank St.
No RSVP is required, but interested parties are encouraged to submit an application at go-metro.com/careers prior to attending, if possible.
For more information, visit here or call 513-632-7559.
