Minneapolis, MN
see the full file on Metro Transit| Paid training | Bus operators are paid the full starting rate of $29.70/hour during training, not a reduced training wage, with annual increases. A signing bonus of $5,000 applies if you already hold a CDL with passenger endorsement and no air brake restriction, $3,000 if you do not. Metro Transit is approved to offer VA/GI Bill benefits. No repayment or clawback clause is published. |
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| Shift differential | Bus operators working second or third shift earn up to $31.78 per hour against a $29.70 base - a premium of up to $2.08/hour for evenings and nights. |
| Pension | Metro Transit employees (a service of the Metropolitan Council) receive a pension through the Minnesota state retirement system, alongside medical, vision, dental and life insurance. Plan formula not published on the careers page. |
| Promoted from within | Metro Transit states that many of its senior leaders started as front-line workers, and that in many positions you are paid while you train before advancing. |
| Benefits while part-time | yes |
| Commuter benefit | yes |
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