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Release Date: Jan. 19, 2022
Media Hot Line: 713.739.4040 | Email: media@ridemetro.org
New Year, New Career with METRO
Big-money incentives, paid training, and career growth are just a few of the benefits when you join METRO's team. Experienced mechanics can receive up to $8,000, and bus operators can earn up to $4,000 in incentive pay to come onboard as new hires. And there are numerous other career opportunities at WorkforMETRO.org.
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METRO will train and pay new bus or rail operator trainees. They have access to free commercial driver's license (CDL) training or renewal. New mechanics also have free A.S.E. certification training, and METRO will also cover the cost of exams.
Bus operator trainees go through an eight to 10-week training, and upon graduation, their new life on the road begins. Click the video on the right to learn how METRO is empowering lives.
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Did you know?
About 20 percent of employees have been with METRO for more than 20 years.
More benefits
• Competitive pay
• Flexible work schedules
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement and savings plan
• Educational assistance
• Paid vacation, sick days and holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• Advancement opportunities
• Free transportation for employee and spouse
To learn more about a rewarding career in public transportation, jobseekers can search current openings and apply at workforMETRO.org.
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The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) is the region’s largest public transit provider, offering safe, clean, reliable, accessible and friendly transportation services. METRO’s transit network includes local bus, METRORail, which includes the Red Line (Main Street and Northline), the Green Line (East End) and the Purple Line (Southeast), Park & Ride commuter buses, METROLift paratransit service, HOV/HOT Express Lanes, Community Connector shuttle service and METRO Star Vanpool. In 2020, the Authority introduced the METRORapid Silver Line, the region’s first bus rapid transit service. Bike & Ride programs and road improvement projects are also part of METRO’s commitment to the Houston region. Focused on investing in the region’s future mobility needs, the Authority developed the METRONext Moving Forward Plan. METRO is also the first transit provider in the region to pilot autonomous vehicle shuttle technology. Learn more about METRO services at RideMETRO.org, where you will also find useful tools like the RideMETRO app where you can plan your trip and even pay your fare from your phone. |
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