DDOT Looking To Hire More Than 100 Bus Drivers; Wages Start At $11.38
DETROIT (WWJ/AP) - The Detroit Department of Transportation wants to hire more than 100 bus drivers in an effort to improve transit services for customers.
The city says it will begin training people who are interested in working for the department this month. The starting wage for bus drivers is $11.38 and hour, an increase from the previous rate of $9.38 an hour.
To be eligible for one of the bus driver positions, applicants must have the following qualifications:
• Completion of high school or G.E.D.
• Must be able to obtain a Michigan Commercial Driver's License with Group A or B designation and Passenger and Air Brake endorsements.
• Preferably, two years of experience operating automotive vehicles, as demonstrated by a State Driving Record.
Applicants who meet the minimum entrance requirements will be invited to take a written examination. There will also be a six- to eight-week training program with a new class starting each month. After training, applicants must be able to obtain a commercial driver's license with an A or B designation, and a passenger endorsement. Hiring preference will be given to applicants who already have a valid commercial driver's license.
Detroit Department of Transportation Director Dan Dirks says adding 100 bus drivers to the team will help it fulfill Mayor Mike Duggan's goal of meeting a published schedule for the department.
In addition to hiring more bus drivers, the department also is purchasing 80 new buses, improving security and providing new transportation options for riders with disabilities.
For more information, visit www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job.
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