Student Bus Driver

Join San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) as a Bus Driver

We're excited to announce that we're now accepting applications for our upcoming Bus Driver training class starting Monday, September 8, 2025! Apply today and you will receive additional information on next steps! We interview monthly at our Downtown administrative office (1255 Imperial Avenue, Suite 900 San Diego, CA 92101).

Upcoming Hiring Event Dates & Times :

• Thursday, September 4th, 2025 : 10am - 11am
• Tuesday, September 9th, 2025 : 1pm - 2pm
• Wednesday, September 17th, 2025 : 1pm - 2pm

This is an integral position serving the community of beautiful San Diego. No experience? Quite alright! We will pay you to become a trained Class B Licensed Bus Driver. Bus Drivers are represented by Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), Local 1309. This is a full-time position starting at $27.13 per hour with competitive benefits including, but not limited to, healthcare, dental, and vision for you and your family, vacation and sick time, retirement plans, and wellness programs.

What is a Bus Driver responsible for?

Bus Drivers are responsible for the safe operation of a public transit bus over an assigned route according to schedule. It is necessary for the operator to maintain a pleasant, courteous and helpful attitude toward the public at all times. Other duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to : drives with due regard to the safety and comfort of passengers and to the maintenance of time schedules; collects fares and issues transfers; answers questions regarding route and time schedules; must write reports concerning daily duties; be willing to work flexible hours; and other related duties as assigned.

What we're looking for in a candidate :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Physical Requirements :

Experience / Education / Certificates / License(s) :

General Information :

Must satisfactorily pass all applicable examinations including, but not limited to, a pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check.

Hourly Pay Rate : $27.13 to $36.63

Starting wage is $27.13 per hour. Upon successful completion of the required training program, the hourly rate for a Bus Driver is increased annually. The top rate for a Bus Driver is currently $36.63 per hour. All hourly rates are subject to negotiation with the ATU, Local 1309 and are therefore subject to change.

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