What is a transit operator and how to become one

Key steps to become a transit operator

1. Explore transit operator education requirements

   Most common transit operator degrees

   Bachelor's

   30.1 %

   High School Diploma

   27.8 %

   Associate

   23.9 %

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2. Start to develop specific transit operator skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Transport Passengers	23.95%
   CDL	11.51%
   Passenger Endorsement	8.33%
   Safety Procedures	8.12%
   Vehicle Inspections	7.51%

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3. Complete relevant transit operator training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New transit operators learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a transit operator based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real transit operator resumes.

4. Obtain the necessary licensing

   Becoming a licensed transit operator usually doesn't require a college degree. However, you need to pass an exam to become a licensed transit operator in most of states. 18 states require transit operators to have license for their work. You can see the list of states below.

   State	Education	Exam	License url
   Kentucky	Specific course required	State exam required	School Bus Driver
   Maryland	Specific course required	State exam required	BUS DRIVER, SCHOOL
   Alaska	Specific course required	State exam required	Bus Driver, School
   Idaho	-	State exam required	Commercial Drivers
   Illinois	Specific course required	State exam required	COMMERCIAL DRIVER (TRUCK AND BUS OPERATOR)

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5. Research transit operator duties and responsibilities

   • Provide station area land-use, density and urban network design recommendations base on best practices and GIS network analysis.
   • Operate heavy machinery such as bobcat equipment and also operate and pave asphalt perform demolition work.
   • Document mileage and client information into SCR computer system (MDT).

6. Prepare your transit operator resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your transit operator resume.

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7. Apply for transit operator jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a transit operator job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams