Bus Operator Trainee – CDL Ready & Customer‑Focused

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) invites applications for the Student Bus Operator role. Trainees participate in the bus operator training course to learn WMATA commercial passenger bus operation on scheduled routes and deliver courteous customer service.

The program covers safety, policy adherence, inspections, and CDL-related training; candidates must pass examinations and meet medical/drug/alcohol requirements; prior CDL not required if not taking CDL portion.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Licensed driver with CDL and airbrakes endorsement before starting Bus Training.

Responsibilities

• Attend and complete the WMATA bus operator training course, including classroom study and on-route training.
• Learn to perform pre- and post-operation inspections in accordance with WMATA policy.
• Learn to safely operate a passenger bus along designated routes and provide stellar customer service.
• Monitor vehicle condition to ensure readiness for service and report safety issues.
• Learn to submit accident and incident reports following established guidelines.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Operate passenger bus

Customer service

Written & verbal communication

Defensive driving knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) invites applications for the Student Bus Operator role. Trainees participate in the bus operator training course to learn WMATA commercial passenger bus operation on scheduled routes and deliver courteous customer service.

The program covers safety, policy adherence, inspections, and CDL-related training; candidates must pass examinations and meet medical/drug/alcohol requirements; prior CDL not required if not taking CDL portion.