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After paid training, new Metro operators earn a base-pay of more than $45,000 annually, with better wages, benefits and scheduling than ever before in Metro’s history.

CINCINNATI – Looking to kick off the new year with a new career? There’s never been a better time to come onboard as a bus operator, with Metro offering better pay, benefits and stability than anytime in company history.

As part of our ongoing efforts to address a continued driver shortage and to help keep up with expanding service, Metro is aggressively recruiting new bus operators to join our team. Under the new union contract, Metro operators enjoy competitive pay and benefits, including:

– Paid training at $19 per hour, which includes CDL training and reimbursement for CDL licensing fees.
– Once trained, a starting hourly wage of $21/hr (annual pay of $43,805) with the opportunity to earn more than $62,000 a year in five years
– Opportunities to earn premium pay rates on high-demand routes
– $2,000 signing bonus upon completion of training and 95-day probationary period
– Pay increases every six months

Metro also provides comprehensive health and dental benefits, retirement benefits (with a 14% state pension match) and discounted transportation passes for a spouse and dependents.

Those interested in this opportunity are invited to Metro’s upcoming career fair on Thursday, Jan. 12, from 4 – 7 p.m. at our Queensgate Division (1401 Bank Street).

No RSVP is required, but interested parties are encouraged to submit an application at go-metro.com/careers prior to attending, if possible.

For more information, visit careers or call 513-632-7559.