Apply to become a full-time bus operator

Join Miami-Dade County’s Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) as a full-time bus operator and earn $5,000 bonus. Bus operator trainees will earn $15.95 per hour and after successfully completing the training program, will earn $16.81 per hour to start, plus built-in overtime.

Applications are being accepted through May 25. Apply online.

Sign-on bonus: $2,500 paid after acceptance, enrollment, and completion of DTPW Bus Operator Training Program and six (6) months of successful performance; remaining $2,500 paid after 18-months of successful performance as a DTPW Bus Operator.

Your safety is first – always! At DTPW, the safety of our staff and passengers is the number one priority, which is why the department has instituted various new safety protocols since 2020, including immediate access to Miami-Dade County’s healthcare benefits for new hires.

Grow with us! Miami-Dade County is a great place to work with plenty of career advancement opportunities and potential for overtime. Employees can grow professionally, grow academically and grow financially.

A heart of service. Be part of a team that provides an essential service to Miami-Dade County’s residents and visitors. DTPW bus operators play a vital role in connecting communities and positively impacting a person’s life.

How to get hired
Joining the DTPW team as a bus operator is simple. Follow the steps below to begin your journey and be a part of the team that moves Miami-Dade.

Step 1: Apply!
Visit miamidade.gov/jobs to apply. Search for the open “bus operator” position.

Step 2: Get screened.
If your application meets the qualifications, human resources will contact you to discuss next steps. The following are minimum requirements to become a bus operator for DTPW:

• High school diploma or GED
• Must possess proof of having passed the General Knowledge, Air-brake and Passenger Transport Testing of the CDL (All documents need to be CURRENT and VALID).
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and various shifts and locations as assigned.

Step 3: Pre-employment.
Applicants must successfully complete the following before moving onto the next phase of employment:

• Background check
• Written exam -- be sure to check your PeopleSoft account for exam details
• Pre-employment physical exam

Step 4: Start driving.
New hires will participate in an 8-week training program before getting on the road with passengers. Learn more about the position by reading the bus operator trainee handout.