Miami-Dade Transit Expands Operator Hiring
Miami-Dade Transit offers $5,000 bonus for bus operators through May 8 deadline
Miami-Dade Transit Seeks Bus Operators, Offers Bonus
Miami-Dade Transit is accepting applications for full-time bus operators through May 8, offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus to new hires. The Department of Transportation and Public Works announced the recruitment drive April 13, seeking candidates to fill operator positions across the county's transit system. Trainees will earn $20.15 per hour during the nine-week training program, with pay increasing to $21.21 per hour after completion.
Bonus Structure and Benefits Package
The $5,000 sign-on bonus is paid in two installments, transit officials said. New operators receive $2,500 after completing training and six months of successful performance, with the remaining $2,500 paid after 18 additional months of service. The department offers immediate access to health care benefits for new hires, built-in overtime opportunities, and career advancement paths within Miami-Dade County's transit system. Officials said safety protocols instituted since 2020 remain a priority for the agency.
Requirements and Hiring Process
Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and proof of passing the General Knowledge test for a class B vehicle with air brakes and Passenger Endorsement, according to the transit agency. Candidates must be able to work weekends, holidays, and various shifts at different locations throughout Miami-Dade County. The hiring process includes a background check, written exam, and pre-employment physical exam before candidates enter the nine-week training program.
Training and Implementation Timeline
New hires will participate in a nine-week training program before operating buses with passengers, transit officials said. The application period runs from April 13 through May 8, 2026. Officials didn't specify how many operator positions the agency aims to fill during this recruitment cycle or when newly trained operators would begin regular service.
Impact on Transit Service
The recruitment drive aims to maintain and expand transit services for Miami-Dade County residents and visitors, officials said. New operators will provide essential transit services across the county's bus network, working various shifts to meet rider demand. Moovit provides real-time bus arrival information and trip planning for Miami-Dade Transit routes throughout the service area.
