Bus Driver

Overview

Train as a WMATA bus operator, learn to drive and serve passengers on city routes.

Key Responsibilities

• credential verification
• vehicle monitoring
• report review
• incident reporting
• safety compliance

Tasks

-Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses) -Learns to continuously monitor the condition of assigned vehicles to ensure they are operationally ready at all times. -Review of a current motor vehicle report -Learn to complete and submit accident and incident reports in accordance with established guidelines. -Follows all required safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

• cdl
• passenger bus
• airbrakes
• high school
• background check
• customer service

What You Bring

-High School Diploma/GED -A Commercial Driver¿s License or Learner¿s Permit with Passenger Bus and Airbrakes endorsement before starting Bus Training -Successfully completes Bus Operator and CDL training program, which includes classroom study, on-route training, driving experience, and resources (including the Bus) necessary to take and pass the state CDL examination. -Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment) -Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions) -Learns to perform complete pre- and post-operation inspection of the assigned vehicles in accordance with WMATA policy to ensure tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls are in proper working order. Reports any safety issues on standard reports. -Valid Commercial Driver¿s License (CDL) with Passenger Bus and Air Brake endorsements -Learns to safely operate a passenger bus along designated routes; read route descriptions and provide each customer with stellar customer service. -Licensed driver for a minimum of four (4) or more years -Commercial Driver¿s License (must be acquired by the conclusion of the Bus training program) -Student who already have a CDL License are not required attend the CDL portion of the training -Must be at least 21 years of age -Skills and/or behavioral assessment

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Benefits

-Personal interview

About Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Wmata)

- WMATA operates the Metrorail, Metrobus, and MetroAccess services, providing essential transportation for millions of commuters annually. -It serves the urban and suburban areas across Washington D.C., Virginia, and Maryland, making it one of the busiest transit systems in the U.S. -The authority also operates an extensive network of Metrobus routes, ensuring that public transport is accessible across a broad geographical area. -MetroAccess offers specialized paratransit services for individuals with disabilities, making transportation accessible for all. -WMATA’s projects include major capital improvements, such as rail station upgrades, new buses, and implementing advanced fare collection technologies. -A key aspect of WMATA's focus is to continually innovate, ensuring the transit system is safe, reliable, and sustainable for future generations. -Unique to WMATA is its commitment to serving not just the daily commuters, but also tourists, government employees, and those attending major events in the region.

Sector Specialisms

Interview Process

-skills and behavioral assessment -personal interview -verification of education, experience, certifications, and licenses -review of current motor vehicle report

Security Clearance

-criminal background check required; convictions are not an automatic disqualifier