New full-time bus operators can earn a $5,000 bonus

Now offering $5,000 sign-on bonus*
New applications will be accepted from Nov. 18 through Dec. 16, 2024.  

Join Miami-Dade County's Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) as a full-time bus operator and earn $5,000 bonus. Bus operator trainees will earn $19.57 per hour and after successfully completing the training program, will earn $20.60 per hour to start, plus built-in overtime.

The next application period will open soon.

*Sign-on bonus: $2,500 paid after acceptance, enrollment and completion of the DTPW Bus Operator Training Program and six months of successful performance; remaining $2,500 paid after 18 additional months of successful performance as a DTPW Bus Operator.

Your safety is first – always! At DTPW, the safety of our staff and passengers is the number one priority, which is why the department has instituted various new safety protocols since 2020, including immediate access to Miami-Dade County's health care benefits for new hires.

Grow with us! Miami-Dade County is a great place to work with plenty of career advancement opportunities and potential for overtime. Employees can grow professionally, grow academically and grow financially.

A heart of service. Be part of a team that provides an essential service to Miami-Dade County's residents and visitors. DTPW bus operators play a vital role in connecting communities and positively impacting a person's life.

How to get hired
Joining the DTPW team as a bus operator is simple. Follow the steps below to begin your journey and be a part of the team that moves Miami-Dade.

Step 1: Apply today
The next application period runs from Nov. 18 through Dec. 16. Once the application period opens, visit miamidade.gov/jobs and search for the open “bus operator” position to apply.

Step 2: Get screened
If your application meets the qualifications, human resources will contact you to discuss next steps. The following are the minimum requirements to become a bus operator for DTPW:

• High school diploma or GED
• Must possess proof of having passed the General Knowledge for a class "B" vehicle with air brakes and Passenger Endorsement Testing of the CDL (all documents need to be current and valid)
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and various shifts and locations as assigned.

Step 3: Pre-employment
Applicants must successfully complete the following before moving onto the next phase of employment:

• Background check
• Written exam -- be sure to check your PeopleSoft account for exam details
• Pre-employment physical exam
• Read the Metrobus Operator Handout

Step 4: Start driving
New hires will participate in a nine-week training program before getting on the road with passengers.