Get Started as an MBTA Bus Operator
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can have a positive impact on the entire Boston region? We're currently hiring for over 300 bus operator positions.
Eligible candidates will receive a sign-on bonus of up to $4,500. Bonuses are paid out in two installments: $2,500 after successful training, and $2,000 after one year of employment.
Apply to Be a Bus Operator Today
Operators hired before July 2023 could be eligible for a $4,500 sign-on bonus.
About the Position
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Requirements
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- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver's license
- Clean driving record
- Excellent customer service skills
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Pay
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- Trainees are paid $22.21/hour, 40 hours/week for 10 weeks of training
- After training, new hires start at $22.21/hour, 30 hours/week, with the potential to advance to 40 hours/week
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Benefits
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- Healthcare insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick time
- $10,000 annual tuition reimbursement
Learn more about MBTA benefits
The Application Process
1. Apply for the bus operator position
Applying online is the quickest and easiest way:
2. Request your driving record
An unattested public driving record is required to complete your application.
You can grant permission for the MBTA to request your driving record in your application, or you can submit a request via the Massachusetts RMV and email your driving record to PTO@mbta.com. Please note that if the MBTA requests your driving record for you, it will bypass the payment required by the RMV should you request the record yourself.
Note: CDL No Longer Required
As of September 2022, a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is no longer required to apply for a Bus Operator position. The MBTA will cover the cost of obtaining a CDL as part of its training, an over $10,000 value.
Inside the T: Bus Operations
More than 1,900 employees make up our Bus Operations department. Every day these essential employees support over 250,000 riders. With over 1,000 buses running and 175 routes to oversee, Bus Operations is a complex but vital team for the T and the communities we serve.
More Information
For additional information or help, please call MBTA Human Resources at 617-222-5855 or email PTO@mbta.com.
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MBTA Careers
Apply to Be a Bus Operator Today
Operators hired before July 2023 could be eligible for a $4,500 sign-on bonus.
Job Posting Alerts
Interested in joining the MBTA? Sign up for job posting alerts, and we'll let you know when new roles become available.