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Open Positions at SMART
The aspects of the job that I enjoy, working for SMART, is the sense of pride helping somebody, getting people to school, to work, getting them to see family and friends. By me being their only means of transportation, it's important to me to be there for them, so they can go where they need to go.
Damon, Bus Operator for 3 Years
Connector Bus Operator
Full time position—No CDL Required to Apply
| Training Pay (7 weeks): | $14.50/hr |
| After Training: | $16.59/hr |
| Top Pay (after 36 months): | $18.46/hr |
$3,500 New Hire Bonus Paid in Steps
- Receive $250 upon completing 7 weeks of training
- Collect $750 after completing 60-day probationary period
- Earn $1,000 after 12 months of service
- Accept $1,500 after 24 months of service
Fixed Route Driver
Full time position—No CDL Required to Apply
| Training Pay (8 weeks): | $16.50/hr |
| After Training: | $19.11/hr |
| Top Pay (after 36 months): | $23.88/hr |
$3,500 New Hire Bonus Paid in Steps
- Receive $250 upon completing 8 weeks of training
- Collect $750 after completing 80-day probationary period
- Earn $1,000 after 12 months of service
- Accept $1,500 after 24 months of service
Coach Service and Shelter Attendant
Full time position
| Starting Pay: | $15.11/hr |
| Top Pay (after 36 months): | $19.29/hr |
$3,500 New Hire Bonus Paid in Steps
- Collect $1,000 after completing 90-day probationary period
- Earn $1,000 after 12 months of service
- Accept $1,500 after 24 months of service
Mechanic
Full time position
| Starting Pay: | $22.26/hr |
| Top Pay (after 36 months): | $26.17/hr |
$3,500 New Hire Bonus Paid in Steps
- Collect $1,000 after completing 90-day probationary period
- Earn $1,000 after 12 months of service
- Accept $1,500 after 24 months of service
Over 25 Years at SMART
I love this job. I love the people I work with. It's like an extension of your family. This is your work family, and they make things happen for you.
DeShalon, Terminal Manager
25 years with SMART
What's kept me here is the people. SMART has been in my heart, a passion for the public, helping people out, we are your driver every day, give them a ride, take them to the doctor …
Nichele, Bus Operator
29 years with SMART
We get good benefits, and I work the hours I like, the day shift. It's just a good job to come to.
John, Mechanic
42 years with SMART