Your Bilingual Path to Becoming a Bus Operator
Are you interested in a rewarding career with great benefits, but haven’t mastered English yet? UTA’s Bilingual Path to a Bus Operator Career may be perfect for you. This 8-week ESL course offers you an in-person, English language learning course focused on public transit and customer service. Following successful completion, participants will be eligible to apply for full-time opportunities as Bus Operators at UTA.
ESL Trainee Program
- Start Date: June 5, 2023
- Days: Monday-Thursday
- Times: 8:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
- Hours/Week: 29 hours
- Attendance: 100% required
- Paid Training: $14/hour to start
- Location: UTA Depot District, 669 S 200 W, Salt Lake City
- Free Transit Pass: ride Bus, TRAX or FrontRunner to Work
Requirements
- Intermediate English proficiency: CASAS level 4 or higher
- 21 years or older
- Utah Driver's License
- No Moving Violations in the past 2 years
- No Felonies or DUIs in the past 10 years
- Work Authorization
How it works
| ESL trainee program | Early Onboarding | Bus Operations Training | Bus Operator career |
| Improve your English proficiency - 8 weeks - Part time (29 h/wk) - $14/hour |
Learn UTA Culture & Earn CDL permit - 2 weeks - Full time (40 h/wk) - $20/hour |
Learn to Operate a Bus & earn CDL License - 6-8 weeks - Full time (40 h/wk) - $20/hr - Benefits |
Serve the Community & Build your Skills - Select your Schedule - Full time (40 h/wk) - $23.75/hour - Benefits |