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Working in the transit system is an important public service to ensure the community gets where they need to go. We are hiring dedicated and resilient professionals to join our team. ABQ RIDE provides reliable, solid jobs that can be a game-changer for families and community members. Many of our staff are looking to learn something new or start their last career "ride" to retirement. Working at the City provides substantial great benefits, substantial great benefits, hiring incentives, and opportunities for advancement.
Benefits Hiring Incentives Employee Spotlights Additional Info Questions
Benefits
- Serve the public and get to know the community
- Enjoy upwards of $15K in City benefits annually
- City contributes $7K+ to your retirement account annually
- Approximately 25% of your wage will be reinvested into your retirement every year; you pay only 20% of that amount
- Applicants needing a CDL get FREE training and testing on-the-job, worth $5K in value
- New bus drivers can earn $72K+ in total value annually with salary, benefits, and hiring incentives
- Earn $85K+ as a bus driver after three years of employment or more
- A single person will only pay approximately $150 per month in health care costs with low co-pays
- City employees can establish Primary Care at a free onsite clinic with zero copay visits for employee and family members
- Transit employees receive one-on-one meetings with supervisors to talk about career growth, feedback, resources, performance, and more to promote positive conversations, servant leadership, and employee-centeredness
- Leadership and Mentorship programs coming to ABQ RIDE in 2025 to support professional growth and community across team members
Time Off
ABQ RIDE employees enjoy the equivilent of working 11 months and getting 1 month in paid leave annually.
- 6 to 12 days of Paid Holidays
- 7 to 12 days of Paid Sick
- 12 days of Paid Vacation
- 1 day off for your Birthday
Plus
- Union Membership
- Pension Plans (PERA)
- Deferred Compensation
- Prepaid Legal Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Free Select Gym Memberships
- Wellness Programs
- & many opportunities for advancement!
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Transit Hiring Incentive Program
ABQ RIDE is offering substantial hiring incentives to fill over 150 positions.
Current Hiring Incentives
- Motorcoach Operator: $500–$5,000
- Mechanic II: $1,000-$2,500
- Mechanic III: $2,500-$5,000
- Sun Van Chauffeur: $750
- Transit Vehicle Servicer: $750
- Paint & Body Worker: $5,000
- Custodian: $750
New Hire Benefits
Motorcoach Operators
New Motorcoach Operators (MCO) hires are eligible for a maximum incentive of $5,000. The incentive is paid in installments:
- $5,000 Incentive for Applicants with CDL at time of hire:
- Upon completion of the probationary period employee receives $500
- After one year of employment MCOs receive $4,500
- $2,500 Incentive for Applicants without CDL at time of hire:
- Upon completion of the probationary period MCOs receive $500
- After nine months of employment an additional $1000 is paid
- Following the completion of one year employee receives $1,000
Mechanics
Mechanic hires are eligible for a maximum incentive of $5,000. The incentive is paid in installments:
Mechanic II
- $2,500 Incentive for Applicants with CDL at time of hire:
- Upon completion of the probationary period employee receives $500
- After one year of employment employee receives $2,000
- $1,000 Incentive for Applicants without CDL at time of hire:
- Upon completion of the probationary period employee receives $250
- After nine months of employment an additional $250 is paid
- Following the completion of one year employee receives $500
Mechanic III
- $5,000 Incentive for Applicants with CDL at time of hire:
- Upon completion of the probationary period employee receives $500
- After one year of employment, employee receives $4,500
- $2,500 Incentive for Applicants without CDL at time of hire:
- Upon completion of the probationary period employee receives $500
- After nine months of employment an additional $1000 is paid
- Following the completion of one year employee receives $1,000
Sun Van Chauffeurs
Sun Van Chauffeur (SVC) hires are eligible for a maximum incentive of $750. The incentive is paid in installments:
- $750 Incentive for Applicants
- Upon completion of the probationary period employee receives $250
- Following the completion of one year employee receives $500
Vehicle Servicer
Vehicle Servicers hires are eligible for a maximum incentive of $750. The incentive is paid in installments:
- $750 Incentive for Applicants
- Upon completion of the probationary period employee will receive $250
- Following the completion of one year, employee receives $500
Paint & Body Worker
Paint and Body Workers are eligible for a maximum incentive of $5,000. The incentive is paid in installments:
- $5,000 Incentive for Applicants
- Upon completion of the probationary period employee will receive $500
- After one year of employment, employee receives $4,500
Custodian
Custodian hires are eligible for a maximum incentive of $750. The incentive is paid in installments:
- $750 Incentive for Applicants
- Upon completion of the probationary period employee will receive $250
- Following the completion of one year, employee receives $500
City Employee Transfers
Transfers from within the City of Albuquerque will receive incentives after completing one year of employment with the Transit Department. Any City employee who transfers to ABQ RIDE and has completed their probation is eligible for the incentives below. If a City employee is new and still in their probation period, they may be eligible for higher dollar incentives that can be found on the top of this page under "New Hire Benefits."
- Motorcoach Operator (w/o CDL at time of hire) $500
- Motorcoach Operator (w/ CDL at time of hire) $1,000
- Transit Vehicle Servicer, $750
- Sun Van Chauffeur, $750
- Paint and Body Worker, $5,000
Finder's Fee
Current employees who refer a candidate who are not already employed with the City will get a $250 finder’s fee once the referred employee completes their probationary period. To be eligible for a finder's fee, the referred employee must identify who referred them in their application or during the interview. The following rules also apply:
- The referred candidate must not currently or previously have been employed by the City into a “difficult to recruit” classification.
- The $250 will be paid only after the candidate is hired and completes their probationary period with a “meets expectations” or higher evaluation.
- The referring employee must be identified in the candidate’s interview for the position.
Employees whose regular job duties include recruiting, hiring or training new employees are not eligible for the finder’s fee. A referring employee is limited to receiving three finder’s fees per year. A referred candidate who has retired from the PERA or ERA system is not eligible to receive the $250.
Employee Spotlights
Additional Information
Referring persons previously employed by the City’s Transit Department may participate in the incentive program contingent upon the department director’s approval, and is reviewed on a case-by-case basis. All payments made to candidates or referring employees are taxable income.
Questions
Please contact our Human Resources Analyst:
Mayra Herrera
505-724-3108