Work somewhere that would make your momma proud.
We're The Detroit Bus Company and we want you. No, really. We're on a mission to create a more connected Detroit, and we're looking for drivers who want to do the best work of their career here.
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Driving as a career, not just a job
A thriving wage.
We believe in a thriving wage so you can focus on your responsibilities rather than worrying about your finances. We aim to pay near the top of our field for our city.
Buses worth showing up for.
Renovated vintage coaches, hand-painted by Detroit artists. You will never lose your bus in a parking lot, and strangers will wave at you all day.
Work that means something.
We care for people, planet, and then profit — in that order. Every ride sold helps fund Ride For Ride, our free school runs for Detroit students. Some days you'll be the one driving them.
Riders who notice.
Our drivers are rated 9/10 by 1,025 surveyed guests. That doesn't happen by accident, and it doesn't happen without you.
The rare mix
We hand-select our drivers from hundreds of applicants to find the ones with the rare mix of top-shelf driving ability, customer care, and youth awareness.
- You love transporting people. As a driver you're the front line of our customer service team — great problem-solving and a stellar communicator, even when the news is less than stellar.
- Compassion, tuned up. Highly tuned senses of compassion and empathy, and a drive to constantly help others.
- Experience behind something big. We love a deep understanding of the transportation industry — our driving roles are for experienced CDL-B operators.
- Your own perspective. We strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds and identities to apply. Fresh viewpoints are how we get better.
Introduce yourself as a colleague
- Email us at help@thedetroitbus.com with the subject line "Driving for DBC".
- Attach your resume and a few sentences about yourself. Stock cover letters won't do — tell us why you want this job, here, and not somewhere else.
- We'll confirm we got it and follow up with next steps. There's no prize for being first to apply, so be yourself and take your time.