{"id":251940,"date":"2021-11-09T15:08:46","date_gmt":"2021-11-09T21:08:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/?page_id=251940"},"modified":"2026-01-05T09:07:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T15:07:17","slug":"careers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/careers\/","title":{"rendered":"Careers"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"mt-flex-md mb-lg\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Start Your New Career at Metro Transit\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-359621\" src=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_3701-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Illinois MetroBus Facility\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_3701-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_3701-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_3701-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_3701-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_3701-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Our ridership is growing, and we&#8217;re looking for new team members to get us ready for 2026. Start your new career by joining us at our upcoming <span style=\"color: #000080;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Metro Transit Hiring Event on<\/span><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong> Saturday, January 10<\/strong><\/span><\/span>, for on-site interviews for <span style=\"color: #000080;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Part-Time Bus Operators<\/strong>, <strong>Part-Time Van Operators<\/strong>, and <strong>Full-Time Diesel Mechanics,<\/strong> with instant job offers for qualified candidates. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t miss your opportunity to start the new year with a rewarding new career.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Metro Transit Hiring Event<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>January 10, 2026 | 10 a.m. &#8211; 2 p.m.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Illinois MetroBus Facilit<\/span>y<\/strong><\/span> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/801+N+47th+St,+East+St+Louis,+IL+62205\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x87d8acf9045a0225:0x767c7461e94db89b?sa=X&amp;ved=1t:242&amp;ictx=111\">801 N. 47th Street<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Learn more about the available positions below.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-358319 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CM250506-Updated-Recruitment-Web-Graphics-October-2025-Drivers-300x180.png\" alt=\"Drive for Metro Part-Time Graphic\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CM250506-Updated-Recruitment-Web-Graphics-October-2025-Drivers-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CM250506-Updated-Recruitment-Web-Graphics-October-2025-Drivers.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Looking for a chance to earn more money? <\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We&#8217;re offering <span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong>part-time positions for bus and van operators<\/strong> <\/span>with a variety of shift times available, a great way to supplement your income with a flexible schedule that works for you.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Paid training provided<\/li>\n<li>$25\/hour for MetroBus Operators (after training)<\/li>\n<li>$21\/hour for Metro Call&#8209;A&#8209;Ride Van Operators (after training)<\/li>\n<li>Earn your CDL as a MetroBus Operator<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Click to apply online:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/job\/bus-operator-part\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Part-Time MetroBus Operator<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/job\/van-operator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Metro Call&#8209;A&#8209;Ride Van Operator<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-358320 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CM250506-Updated-Recruitment-Web-Graphics-October-2025-Mechanics-300x180.png\" alt=\"Full-Time Metro Mechanics can get a $5,000 hiring bonus graphic\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CM250506-Updated-Recruitment-Web-Graphics-October-2025-Mechanics-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CM250506-Updated-Recruitment-Web-Graphics-October-2025-Mechanics.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000080;\">New Mechanics are eligible for $5,000 hiring bonus!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We&#8217;re looking for experienced full-time diesel mechanics who are ready for a change &#8211; with steady, consistent work, competitive pay, an excellent benefits package and a <span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong>$5,000 hiring bonus!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Starting at $33.20\/hour<\/li>\n<li>Strong and affordable medical, dental and vision coverage options<\/li>\n<li>Tool allowance<\/li>\n<li>Uniform allowance<\/li>\n<li>Pension and retirement benefits available<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Click to apply online:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/job\/diesel-mechanic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Diesel Mechanic<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Get a Sneak Peek at Metro Jobs with KTVI Fox 2:\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RlME8KfFGl4?si=IoqSlXLYiSOAQvCe\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Benefits<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Work for a company that strives to make a positive impact in the region.<\/li>\n<li>Earn competitive wages.<\/li>\n<li>Gym discounts with Club Fitness and OneLife Fitness at Ballpark Village.<\/li>\n<li>24-hour access to our 8 onsite gyms.<\/li>\n<li>Wellness program that provides free health screenings.<\/li>\n<li>Discounted cell phone service.<\/li>\n<li>Free MetroLink and MetroBus access.<\/li>\n<li>Medical, dental, vision coverage.<\/li>\n<li>Your birthday is a floating holiday.<\/li>\n<li>Uniform allowance.<\/li>\n<li>Employee assistance program.<\/li>\n<li>Bi-State Development is an eligible employer the for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to see all the open positions available at Metro\u00a0Transit.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Questions? Reach out to one of our friendly recruiters at <span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong>314.982.1400 ext.\u00a01651<\/strong><\/span> or by email at <strong><a href=\"mailto:HRrecruitment@bistatedev.org\">HRrecruitment@bistatedev.org<\/a><\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 class=\"h5\">Equal Employment Opportunity<\/h4>\n<p>Bi-State Development is an equal opportunity employer.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"h5\">Drug and Alcohol Free Work Force<\/h4>\n<p>An important aspect of providing excellent service is assuring a drug and alcohol-free workforce. Therefore Bi-State Development has established the goal of a 100 percent drug and alcohol-free workplace. Applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment and will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing throughout their employment. Employees selected for safety sensitive positions must also submit to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Bi-State Development\u2019s policy and the Federal Transit Administration\u2019s regulatory requirements. In addition, thorough background and criminal checks are completed for all new hires.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Start Your New Career at Metro Transit\u00a0 Our ridership is growing, and we&#8217;re looking for new team members to get us ready for 2026. 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