Transit Agency Recruitment Video Library
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
2019
Bus operator of 15 years talks about her work and the importance of the job to commuters in her community. She also discusses her employee-management experiences.
TOPICS: Community, Job Passion
Metropolitan Transportation Authority – New York City
2020
Bus maintainer describes and demonstrates his job, communicating his pride in his work and its impact on rider and community safety. A maintenance superintendent also emphasizes the importance of the work and provides some details on maintainer training.
TOPICS: Bus Maintenance, Training & Development
Metropolitan Transportation Authority – New York City
2019
Description
Bus operator reviews his daily routine, what it’s like to drive a bus, and his carrying on a family driver tradition. He and the Associate General Manager describe the challenges and rewards of driving a bus in New York City.
TOPICS: A Day on the Job
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority – Boston
2022
A narrator shares the salary and long-term benefits of being a bus operator, A narrator shares the salary and long-term benefits of being a bus operator, including competitive pay, solid benefits, and college tuition support. An operator then explains her favorite aspects of the job, including helping the community and being part of a family dynamic.
San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
2014
A diverse group of three bus operators narrate the responsibilities, rewards, and challenges of being a bus operator. Highlighted points include ensuring the safety and security of passengers, understanding the magnitude of the opportunity to serve your community, being part of a green industry, working diverse schedules and holidays, and the value of competitive pay, benefits, and paid training.
NJ Transit – Newark
2017
This short video emphasizes family and team dynamics as part of the agency’s “Routes to Success” series.
TOPICS:
LA Metro – Los Angeles, CA
Summary: Diverse group of LA Metro drivers talk about pride in their work. Latinx male operator shares how he got into a second career. African-American woman discusses her appreciation for taking care of her family. Male African-American talks about his financial stability.
TOPICS: Job Passion
NJ Transit – Newark, NJ
2017
Diverse group of bus operators discuss the best part of their job and what working at NJ Transit means to them. Operators also share their previous work experiences and benefits of employment.