Become either a vehicle technician who works on buses, light rail, or commuter rail vehicles or a maintenance of way technician for our tracks and railway systems. You’ll be investing not only in a rewarding career but also in the future of a great transit system. These maintenance careers ensure that Metro Transit remains a vital part of what keeps the metro moving and growing. Starting pay ranges from $37.80/hr. to $49.48/hr. depending on position with benefits and a $4,000 hiring bonus for all positions. Mechanics are full-time, receive premium pay for overnight shifts, along with a uniform and tool allowance.
- $4,000 hiring bonus
- $2,000 after 30 days of employment
- $2,000 after probation completion (6 months)
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Comment on Proposed Fare Updates
To continue to improve affordability and accessibility, Metro Transit is considering several proposed updates to fares and the fare payment system such as express bus fares would become $3 all the time and $1 youth fares would be extended to riders up to 18 years old under proposed updates now out for public comment. Comments on the…
‘Renew the Blue’ continues for the METRO Blue Line
After two decades of service, we are making improvements to the METRO Blue Line as part of the ‘Renew the Blue’ initiative. This includes four distinct projects that will help preserve and protect this critical piece of our infrastructure investment, helping it remain safe, reliable, and affordable. These projects include Track & Signals (now in…
METRO E Line opens Dec. 6, replacing Route 6
Opening on Saturday, Dec. 6, the new METRO E Line will bring frequent all-day bus rapid transit (BRT) service between Edina and downtown Minneapolis, mainly along France and Hennepin avenues, and from downtown Minneapolis to the University of Minnesota campus, primarily on University Avenue and 4th Street. The E Line will replace today’s Route 6,…
