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Transit driver jobs are open across public transit agencies, school districts, paratransit services, and private charter companies, at every level from entry-level operator to lead and supervisor, with specializations in fixed-route bus, rail, and demand-response paratransit. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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JOB TITLE: Transit System Driver
DEPARTMENT: Transportation
SUPERVISOR’S TITLE: Transportation Manager
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None
JOB STATUS: Full Time, Non-Exempt
SCHEDULE: Monday–Friday, day shift
Location: Position will report to Corydon, for training daily until Management changes location to New Albany.
Summary:
Provide safe, reliable, and timely transportation services for individuals within the community, including persons with disabilities and medical transportation needs. This safety-sensitive position involves operating agency vehicles in compliance with all DOT, federal, state, and local regulations while ensuring the safety, dignity, and well-being of all passengers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate agency vehicles to provide public transit services in a safe and timely manner
- Transport passengers to and from homes, medical appointments, and designated pick-up/drop-off locations
- Ensure all passengers are accounted for before and after transport
- Provide door-to-door assistance, including support for boarding and exiting vehicles as needed
- Safely secure passengers using wheelchairs, mobility devices, and safety equipment
- Follow all transportation schedules and assignments provided by dispatch or supervision
- Maintain professional and respectful interactions with all passengers
- Perform daily vehicle inspections, including pre-trip and post-trip checks
- Clean and sanitize vehicle interiors, including disinfecting high-touch surfaces and managing spills or biohazards as needed
- Fuel vehicles and ensure proper vehicle maintenance readiness
- Maintain and inventory vehicle supplies, including first aid kits and safety equipment
- Report maintenance issues and vehicle concerns to supervision promptly
- Complete required documentation and daily logs accurately
- Enforce passenger safety rules, including no eating, drinking, or smoking on vehicles
- Assist passengers as needed while maintaining safety and dignity
Qualifications & Skills:
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to follow directions, schedules, and safety procedures
- Ability to remain calm and professional in high-responsibility situations
- Strong attention to safety and detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Basic documentation and reporting skills
Physical & Work Requirements:
- Ability to lift 70 pounds
- Ability to bend, crouch, kneel, twist, push, and pull
- Ability to sit for extended periods while driving and assist passengers frequently
- Ability to operate vehicles in varied weather and traffic conditions
- Ability to assist passengers with mobility devices and boarding equipment
- Must meet FMCSA physical qualification standards
- Valid Class B or C CDL with passenger endorsement OR Operator’s License with “For Hire” endorsement. If hired and needing to obtain a “For Hire” endorsement, the agency will reimburse that expense.
- Driver Road Evaluation Test (in-house)
- DOT-required drug testing and background screening
Certifications & Training Requirements:
- CPR and First Aid certification
- Preventing Disease Transmission (Bloodborne Pathogens) certification
- CRT (Certified Restraint Training) certification
- Completion of Child Transportation Procedures for SITS
Benefits:
Full-time employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance (paid by employer), Voluntary Life Insurance, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Legal/Identify Theft Assistance.
Full-time employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week are eligible for paid vacation and sick time: 12 vacation days in the first year and 8 sick days/year.
Full-time employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week are eligible for up to $1000 of tuition reimbursement/year after a 3 month training period.
Employees working more than 1000 hours/year will be 401K eligible. After 2 years, a 2% match is provided; after 3 years, a 3% match, after 6 years, a 6% match. Employer matches are 100% vested.
Part-time employees scheduled 20 or more hours/week, earn 12 vacation days the first year and 6 sick days/year.
Part-time employees scheduled 20 or more hours/week are eligible for up to $500 of tuition reimbursement/year after a 3 month training period.
Full-time employees and part-time employees scheduled 20 hours or more/week are eligible for 11 Holidays or Holiday Pay.
Additional Information:
Please reach out to Roland Lemus at 812-738-1681 or brrtrdir@brsinc.org with any questions.
Blue River Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace
Requirements:Education/Experience Requirements
No formal education is required.
Previous experience in public transportation or working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
JOB TITLE: Transit System Driver
DEPARTMENT: Transportation
SUPERVISOR’S TITLE: Transportation Manager
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None
JOB STATUS: Full Time, Non-Exempt
SCHEDULE: Monday–Friday, day shift
Location: Position will report to Corydon, for training daily until Management changes location to New Albany.
Summary:
Provide safe, reliable, and timely transportation services for individuals within the community, including persons with disabilities and medical transportation needs. This safety-sensitive position involves operating agency vehicles in compliance with all DOT, federal, state, and local regulations while ensuring the safety, dignity, and well-being of all passengers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate agency vehicles to provide public transit services in a safe and timely manner
- Transport passengers to and from homes, medical appointments, and designated pick-up/drop-off locations
- Ensure all passengers are accounted for before and after transport
- Provide door-to-door assistance, including support for boarding and exiting vehicles as needed
- Safely secure passengers using wheelchairs, mobility devices, and safety equipment
- Follow all transportation schedules and assignments provided by dispatch or supervision
- Maintain professional and respectful interactions with all passengers
- Perform daily vehicle inspections, including pre-trip and post-trip checks
- Clean and sanitize vehicle interiors, including disinfecting high-touch surfaces and managing spills or biohazards as needed
- Fuel vehicles and ensure proper vehicle maintenance readiness
- Maintain and inventory vehicle supplies, including first aid kits and safety equipment
- Report maintenance issues and vehicle concerns to supervision promptly
- Complete required documentation and daily logs accurately
- Enforce passenger safety rules, including no eating, drinking, or smoking on vehicles
- Assist passengers as needed while maintaining safety and dignity
Qualifications & Skills:
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to follow directions, schedules, and safety procedures
- Ability to remain calm and professional in high-responsibility situations
- Strong attention to safety and detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Basic documentation and reporting skills
Physical & Work Requirements:
- Ability to lift 70 pounds
- Ability to bend, crouch, kneel, twist, push, and pull
- Ability to sit for extended periods while driving and assist passengers frequently
- Ability to operate vehicles in varied weather and traffic conditions
- Ability to assist passengers with mobility devices and boarding equipment
- Must meet FMCSA physical qualification standards
- Valid Class B or C CDL with passenger endorsement OR Operator’s License with “For Hire” endorsement. If hired and needing to obtain a “For Hire” endorsement, the agency will reimburse that expense.
- Driver Road Evaluation Test (in-house)
- DOT-required drug testing and background screening
Certifications & Training Requirements:
- CPR and First Aid certification
- Preventing Disease Transmission (Bloodborne Pathogens) certification
- CRT (Certified Restraint Training) certification
- Completion of Child Transportation Procedures for SITS
Benefits:
Full-time employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance (paid by employer), Voluntary Life Insurance, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Legal/Identify Theft Assistance.
Full-time employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week are eligible for paid vacation and sick time: 12 vacation days in the first year and 8 sick days/year.
Full-time employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week are eligible for up to $1000 of tuition reimbursement/year after a 3 month training period.
Employees working more than 1000 hours/year will be 401K eligible. After 2 years, a 2% match is provided; after 3 years, a 3% match, after 6 years, a 6% match. Employer matches are 100% vested.
Part-time employees scheduled 20 or more hours/week, earn 12 vacation days the first year and 6 sick days/year.
Part-time employees scheduled 20 or more hours/week are eligible for up to $500 of tuition reimbursement/year after a 3 month training period.
Full-time employees and part-time employees scheduled 20 hours or more/week are eligible for 11 Holidays or Holiday Pay.
Additional Information:
Please reach out to Roland Lemus at 812-738-1681 or brrtrdir@brsinc.org with any questions.
Blue River Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace
Requirements:Education/Experience Requirements
No formal education is required.
Previous experience in public transportation or working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in transit driver jobs.
- Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a passenger endorsement
- Clean driving record with no major violations in the past three to five years
- Ability to pass a Department of Transportation physical and drug screening
- Experience operating full-size buses or paratransit vehicles in a professional setting
- Strong customer service skills for assisting passengers of all abilities
- Familiarity with fare collection systems, route scheduling software, or dispatch communication tools
Tips for Your Transit Driver Job Search
List every license class and endorsement
Your Commercial Driver's License class and any passenger or school bus endorsements need to appear at the top of your resume. Hiring managers screen for these before reading anything else, so don't bury them in a skills section at the bottom.
Quantify your safety and service record
Mention your accident-free mileage, years of incident-free service, or on-time performance rate from your most recent position. Transit employers weigh safety metrics heavily, and a concrete number gives you a real edge over candidates who only list job duties.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists transit driver openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target agencies with active union contracts
Many municipal and regional transit authorities operate under collective bargaining agreements. When you find openings at these agencies, check whether the posting mentions a union hall referral process, since some positions require a referral before submitting an application directly.
Prepare for a behind-the-wheel skills test
Most transit employers include a pre-hire road test on their specific vehicle type. Practice pre-trip inspection procedures out loud beforehand, because examiners often score your verbal walkthrough as a separate component from your actual driving performance.
Negotiate schedule and route preferences early
Seniority governs route and shift assignments at most agencies, but new hires can still ask about the timeline for bidding on preferred runs. Raising this in your offer conversation sets expectations and shows you understand how transit operations work.
Transit Driver Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most transit drivers?
Rural Office Of Community Services, WeDriveU, and LIFT Community Action Agency are hiring the most transit drivers right now, with openings concentrated in South Dakota, Oklahoma, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest at agencies expanding fixed-route and paratransit services.
How many transit driver jobs are remote?
About 0% of transit driver openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how few driving roles can be performed off-site. The exceptions are typically dispatcher, scheduler, or operations coordinator positions that fall under the broader transit driver job family.
How do you become a transit driver?
Start by earning a Commercial Driver's License with a passenger endorsement through your state's licensing process, which includes written, skills, and road tests. Most transit agencies then require you to complete their own paid training program covering their specific vehicles, routes, and safety protocols before you operate independently.
Can you get hired as a transit driver with little experience?
Yes, many transit agencies hire candidates with no prior professional driving experience as long as you hold a valid CDL with passenger endorsement and a clean driving record. Entry-level positions typically include full paid training on the agency's vehicles and routes, making them a common starting point for new commercial drivers.
What does the transit driver interview process look like?
Most transit employers start with a phone or in-person screening that covers your driving history and availability. A behind-the-wheel road test and pre-trip vehicle inspection follow, often scored separately. Some agencies also include a customer service scenario or a review of your Motor Vehicle Record before extending a conditional offer pending your DOT physical and drug screen.
Where can I find and apply to transit driver jobs?
You can find and apply to transit driver jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from public transit agencies, paratransit providers, school districts, and charter companies across the United States. Find the roles that fit your license class and experience, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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