A Rewarding Career is Waiting For You as a Metrobus Operator.
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, known as Metro, provides rail, bus and paratransit service to a 1,500-square mile area that includes Washington, DC, and surrounding jurisdictions in Maryland and Virginia. The 106-mile Metrorail system is the second busiest in the United States, with 218 million annual trips, including more than 700,000 trips on a typical weekday. Metrobus is the sixth largest bus system in the nation, providing 132 million annual trips on 318 routes. MetroAccess provides paratransit service for more than 7,000 riders on a typical weekday.
What we offer you: What we need from you: • A 10-week full-time training program • Be authorized to work in the United States. • $12.02/hr. for CDL permit holders in training, $16/ • Have a high school diploma or GED. hr. for CDL license holders and $19.01/hr. after • Have a valid driver’s license from jurisdiction in which you training reside. You must be a licensed driver for a minimum of four years. • Health and dental insurance and other competitive benefits • Have a satisfactory driving record with no more than two negative points and/or one moving violation within the • Free transportation on Metrorail and Metrobus last three years. • Have three years of continuous and verifiable post high school employment or a combined three years of verifiable full or part-time student status and Take your career to the next level at employment history. the Washington Metropolitan Area • A minimum of two years customer service experience Transit Authority. is preferred. For immediate consideration, please • Be able to pass a background check, drug/alcohol or other apply online at wmata.com/careers. screenings as required by federal guidelines and a physical exam. No CDL License or Bus Operator experience needed. WMATA will train you!
Approved: June 2015. Job requirements as defined by the official WMATA job description supersede all information contained in this advertisement. WMATA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists. Our hiring process is designed to be accessible and free from discrimination. Do you have what it takes to join Metro’s finest?
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The Metro Transit Police Department is the only police department in the country that serves three jurisdictions: Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. We take pride in our police officers and their accomplishments. MTPD Chief Ronald Pavlik If you have what it takes to join us, we want to hear from you. For more career information, call 202-962-1280 or apply online at wmata.com/jobs.
WMATA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists. Our hiring process is designed to be accessible and free from discrimination. The Metro Transit Police Department has an authorized strength of 490 sworn police officers, 165 special police officers and 92 civilian personnel. Our officers provide a variety of law enforcement and public safety services on the Metrorail and Metrobus systems in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Transit Police Officers have jurisdiction and arrest powers throughout the 1,500 square miles in the Transit Zone that includes the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. Transit police officers investigate crimes that occur on, to or against Transit Authority facilities and serve a population of 3.2 million. Our extensive police training is second to none and prepares our candidates for uncommon opportunities. Recruit officers complete 38 weeks of rigorous basic training, followed by 10 weeks of field training. We are a full service police department with specialized units including Special Response Team, Metrobus Enforcement Division, Anti-Terrorism Team, Criminal Investigative Division, Motorcycle Unit, K-9 and Explosive Ordinance Division. We offer opportunities for advancement and personal development throughout a challenging and rewarding career as a Metro Transit Police Officer. Benefits Eligibility Salary of $53,012 to $95,143, Minimum age of 20 years, 9 months plus shift differential United States citizen Lateral salary: Up to $65,393 High school diploma or GED Full pay and benefits while attending the Police Academy Valid driver’s license Opportunity for promotion after five years Physically fit to perform normal of sworn service police activities Police Officer II/III positions Successful completion of a written examination Clothing allowance of $700-$1,200 per year Physical agility test Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance Background investigation which includes: (PPO) including major medical, dental, eye References care and prescription coverage Driving history Group life insurance Credit history Criminal history Disability retirement plan Employment history Workers’ compensation plan Oral board interview Deferred compensation annuity plan Truth verification test Psychological evaluation Paid holidays, annual, sick and military Medical examination leave/sick leave bank Permanent shift/days off Retirement after 25 years of service (no minimum age) at 64% Tuition reimbursement plan For more career information, Uniforms and equipment are provided by call 202-962-1280 or apply the Department online at wmata.com/jobs. Free bus/rail transportation Diverse working environment 50.750 1/17 The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority offers jobs in nearly every career path you can imagine. You may view our opportunities at www.wmata.com/jobs. When applying online, you will be asked, how did you learn of the job? Answer:
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