Become a full-time bus operator

Applications are being accepted from July 13 through Aug. 7, 2026. Apply today! 
Join Miami-Dade County’s Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) as a full-time bus operator. Bus operator trainees will earn $20.15 per hour and, after successfully completing the training program, will earn $21.21 per hour to start, plus built-in overtime, and the option of earning double-time for working County-observed holidays.

Sign-On Bonus: $2,500 will be paid after acceptance, enrollment, and completion of the DTPW Bus Operator Training Program and six (6) months of successful performance for newly employed Bus Operators. The remaining $2,500 will be paid after 18 additional months of successful performance as a DTPW Bus Operator.

Miami-Dade County offers an excellent benefits package that includes:
  • Medical, dental, optional vision, and disability insurance
  • Optional 457 pre-tax savings plans, optional flexible spending accounts
  • 13 paid holidays, one birthday holiday, and two floating holidays
  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Employee contributory membership in the Florida Retirement System
  • Tuition Refund Program
  • Career advancement opportunities within DTPW and other County departments
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 healthcare 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

Step 1: Applications are being accepted from July 13 through Aug. 7, 2026
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 on to the next phase of employment:
Step 4: Start driving
New hires will participate in a 10-week training program before getting on the road with passengers.

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About Transit

The Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) keeps the County moving by connecting people, communities, and opportunities through a world-class transportation network. Our mission is to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient public transportation services while building and maintaining the critical infrastructure that supports the growing and vibrant communities of Miami-Dade County.

Our mass transit system includes:

Beyond public transportation, the department plays a vital role in maintaining and enhancing the county’s transportation infrastructure. DTPW manages and maintains all countywide traffic signals, traffic control signs, street signage, pavement markings, and county- and state-owned street lighting systems to help keep roadways safe and accessible.

The department’s Public Works operations also oversee the construction, operation, and maintenance of movable and fixed bridges, roadway repairs, swales, guardrails, and county road rights-of-way. In addition, DTPW operates and maintains the iconic Rickenbacker and Venetian causeways, ensuring safe and seamless travel for residents and visitors alike.

The department is also committed to protecting the community and environment through management of the County Stormwater Utility, supporting flood prevention efforts, water quality protection, and maintenance of the secondary canal system.

To support responsible development and public safety, DTPW’s Public Works team manages permitting for all work within County rights-of-way and enforces compliance for unpermitted work.

Together, the Department of Transportation and Public Works is building smarter infrastructure, improving mobility, and creating stronger connections for the future.

Read more about our local policies and Administrative Orders for equal employment opportunity, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program, accessible Transit services, and filing a discrimination complaint (Title VI) on Transit.

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