Metro seeking applicants for bus mechanic hiring event

Interviews to be conducted by invitation only

Metro will host an invitation-only hiring event on Saturday, March 28, for experienced Automotive Service Technicians (Bus Mechanics). Candidates who meet the position’s minimum qualifications will be invited to attend and interview in person for potential employment opportunities.

Qualified recommended candidates who participate in the hiring event may be eligible for sign on bonuses of up to $7,000. Employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, retirement plan, health insurance, career advancement opportunities, and free transportation on Metro.

“We’re looking for experienced technicians who want to help keep Metro’s bus fleet running safely and reliably for our customers,” said Metro General Manager and CEO Randy Clarke. “These are critical roles that support daily service across the region, and we want to connect directly with skilled professionals who are ready to join our team.”

Metro currently has a variety of positions posted at wmata.com/careers, but this hiring event is specifically for the Automotive Service Technician role. Metro continues to recruit year-round for mission-critical positions such as Metro Transit Police Officers, Bus Operators, and other operational roles.

All interested candidates should complete applications online at wmata.com/careers no later than March 26, at 11:59 p.m. Any application submitted after the deadline will not be considered for this hiring event.

Candidates who are interested should complete the following steps:

•  Visit wmata.com/careers and click on “Job Openings” in the side navigation under careers or scroll down to click “View All Jobs.”
• Select Automotive Service Technician and review the job posting to confirm the position aligns with your professional experience and stated qualifications (invitations will not be extended to those who DO NOT meet minimum qualifications).
• Register and create a login account.
• Submit an application. A recruiter will evaluate your qualifications.
• If qualifications are confirmed, an invitation will be extended detailing the date and time of your interview.

Due to the anticipated volume of applications, only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be contacted.

About Metro

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), known as Metro, is the region’s leading public transportation provider, serving a population of approximately four million people across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia within a 2,054-square-mile jurisdiction. With a network of six rail lines, 98 stations, 126 bus routes, and a door-to-door paratransit service, Metro is the second busiest transit system in the United States serving 268.9 million trips in 2025 with a $5 billion operating and capital budget. Since 2022, Metro has completed multiple transit-oriented development projects that have brought $15 million in tax revenue to the region from housing, office, and retail space in our community. Safety and security are core values at Metro. Over 30,000 cameras monitor the system, and Metro currently has the lowest crime rate in history with fare evasion down 82%. In 2025, the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) named Metro the Transit Agency of the Year in recognition of industry-leading ridership growth, record high customer satisfaction, a newly redesigned Bus network, expanded rail service, and improved customer experience.