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On the Road to Success

Put your career in high gear and join one of CapMetro’s service providers as a bus driver, mechanic, train engineer and more. Or, if you flourish in a more traditional office setting, a role with CapMetro might be just your speed. You’ll love the rewarding challenges and exciting benefits of working in one of the most exciting, diverse cities in the nation. With CapMetro, you’re always in the driver’s seat ~ It’s a thing around here!

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Featured Job: Police Officer

Join CapMetro's innovative team and play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and security of Austin’s public transit system. Learn More

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Be a foundational part of establishing and shaping our police department. We’re seeking officers who want to be part of ensuring safety across all CapMetro properties and services. Our Transit Police team takes safety on transit seriously and CapMetro is investing in building an effective team. The right candidate will receive a highly competitive salary and sign-on bonus.

Starting salary: $69,764
Sign-on bonus: $15,000

Apply here


Featured Job: Mechanic

Do you like being part of a tightly knit team? Getting your hands dirty – literally? Love knowing how things work and learning new technologies like electric vehicles? Apply today!

We’re seeking candidates who can perform preventative maintenance, diagnostics, service and repair of steering, suspension, brakes, engines, transmissions, differentials, electrical, wheelchair lifts and air conditioning systems. Successful applicants must be able to work safely, perform part analysis on damaged parts and assist in inventory control or other duties as necessary.

Starting wage: $32.72/hour
Plus potential overtime
Hiring bonus:
Up to $5,000 depending on qualifications

Apply to be a Mechanic with CapMetro

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Why Work for CapMetro

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  • Access to wellness centers and programs
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Health, vision and dental plans
  • Free transit for employees and family members
  • Licensed childcare
  • Competitive compensation

Awards & Recognition

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 Texas Veterans Commission (TWC) 2024

CapMetro is recognized by the TWC for having at least 10 percent of its workforce comprised of veterans.

Movability 2024

Voted Movability's Best Workplace for Commuters (BWC) in 2024.

Best Place for Working Parents 2024

CapMetro is recognized for our commitment to supporting working parents through family-friendly policies. 

Our Hiring Process

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Job Search

Interested in serving Austin and the surrounding communities?  CapMetro may be the place for you. Check out the available job opportunities  on our job board and select the role that best fits your skills and experience.
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Apply Online

It can be tempting to apply for everything. Focus your efforts on the position(s) that best match your skills, experience and interests.

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Recruiter Review

Your application will be reviewed by a recruiter. If your application and resume clearly highlight the skills and experience that align with the requirements of the position, you can expect to receive a call from a recruiter to discuss your interests, qualifications and expectations.

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Interviews

The application and conversation with your recruiter determine your fit for the position. Once a recruiter confirms that you meet the minimum qualifications and that your goals and values align with CapMetro's, your application will be reviewed by the hiring team. If they want to move forward, a recruiter will schedule a more comprehensive, behavioral interview with the hiring panel.

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Interviews

The application and conversation with your recruiter determine your fit for the position. Once a recruiter confirms that you meet the minimum qualifications and that your goals and values align with CapMetro's, your application will be reviewed by the hiring team. If they want to move forward, a recruiter will schedule a more comprehensive, behavioral interview with the hiring panel.

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Decision & Offer

While the hiring team meets with multiple candidates, it is the top candidate(s) who move forward to offer. The decision to move a candidate forward considers the application and information gained from the multiple conversations had with the candidate. Offers of employment are based on education and experience. All candidates will be contacted regarding the decision that was made.
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Onboarding & Starting

Once a job offer is accepted and a start date has been set, your recruiter conducts a criminal background check and verification of education and past employment. After the successful completion of your background, you can expect to receive the onboarding schedule for your first day.

Career Opportunities

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Bus Operations

Running your own ship, It's a thing around here.


Stay on the move working for CapMetro. From bus drivers to mechanics, dispatchers and trainers, we have exciting opportunities for motivated individuals who value autonomy, leadership and interacting with people from all walks of life.

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CapMetro Corporate

Work that works for you, It's a thing around here.


The road to success starts with a job that keeps Central Texas moving. Join our CapMetro team of knowledgeable individuals driven by one mission: making a better future for all of us.

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Access & Demand Response Operations

Doing some good, It's a thing around here.


Speed your career with a job on the CapMetro Access or Pickup team. We’re looking for people-first, customer service-minded candidates who love helping others.

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Rail Operations

Take the scenic route, It's a thing around here.


Get on track to success with a job with CapMetro Rail. If you’re detail-oriented, love field work and have a flair for the technical, a conductor or engineer role might be just the ticket.

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Transit Police

Keeping everyone safe, It's a thing around here.


Our TCOLE certified police officers are developing a new and improved method to help ensure everyone's safety. We adopt a people-centric approach to deliver the appropriate response in diverse situations.

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Our Culture / People

People you love seeing every day. It’s a thing around here.

Working for CapMetro isn’t just work. It’s a passion. It’s a point of pride. And the people? They’re pretty darn great, too. There’s a sense of connectedness that comes with knowing you’re impacting people every single day and doing good for the community. Here, we’re driven to help people from all walks of life, and it shows. Take a look.

Learn Moreabout capmetro's culture

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

CapMetro is deeply committed to building a workplace where inclusion is not only valued but prioritized. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating a welcoming and diverse environment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, pregnancy, age, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws. CapMetro makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and organization needs at the time. CapMetro is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We encourage people with disabilities and from other diverse backgrounds to apply for CapMetro vacancies.

Learn Moreabout diversity, equity and inclusion at capmetro