Metro will host an Access Operator Career Fair on Nov. 12 from 2 to 7 p.m. at 1801 Transpark Drive, with on-site interviews and information about the job. The agency is recruiting people to drive for Access Paratransit and MetroNow!.
Access operators serve riders with disabilities who cannot use Metro’s regular fixed-route bus service. The work connects those riders to employment, medical appointments, shopping and other routine destinations. Metro says it wants dependable applicants who are interested in community service.
No commercial driver’s license is needed to apply. Metro says it provides paid training and a $2,000 hiring bonus. The fair will also include music and food.
Brandy Jones, Metro’s chief communications and marketing officer, said the position’s effect extends beyond transportation. She said operators help riders preserve independence, pursue opportunities and participate in the community, according to Metro’s announcement.
Metro Access is described as origin-to-destination transportation for people whose disabilities prevent them from using the fixed-route system. The agency says operators are central to providing a safe and welcoming experience.