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CapMetro

Transit Oriented Development Intern

Austin, TX · On-site

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

Planning & TOD Intern The Planning & TOD Intern will support CapMetro's Transit-Oriented Development and Service Planning teams by assisting with research, analysis, community engagement, and project ...

CapMetro

Transit Oriented Development Intern

Austin, TX

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR The Planning & TOD Intern will support CapMetro's Transit-Oriented Development and Service Planning teams by assisting with research, analysis, community engagement, and project ...

CapMetro

Transit Oriented Development Intern

Austin, TX · On-site

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR The Planning & TOD Intern will support CapMetro's Transit-Oriented Development and Service Planning teams by assisting with research, analysis, community engagement, and project ...

Circuit Transit

Communications Intern

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$20/hr

Circuit is looking for a creative, curious, and digitally savvy intern to support our marketing ... We help cities, counties, transit agencies, business districts, developers, hotels, and private ...

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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for transit intern in the United States is $17.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectTransit InternTransit Coordinator
Required CredentialsTypically pursuing or recent graduate in transportation, urban planning, or related fieldBachelor's degree in transportation, urban planning, or related field; some roles may prefer experience
Work EnvironmentInternship setting, often in transit agencies or government officesFull-time professional role managing transit operations and staff
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in transit agencies, government departments, and transportation firms for entry-level rolesUsed in transit agencies and transportation companies for operational management

The main difference between a Transit Intern and a Transit Coordinator is experience and responsibility level. Interns are typically students or recent graduates gaining industry exposure, while Coordinators are full-time staff managing transit operations. Internships serve as a stepping stone to full professional roles like Transit Coordinator.

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Flexible Work Schedule - Transit Bus Driver (Student Wage)

University of Virginia

Charlottesville, VA • On-site

$23.25/hr

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Posted 13 days ago

University Of Virginia rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 35 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

209th of 620 rated colleges and universities

Job description

UVA Transit is seeking students to become transit bus drivers. The driver will work within UVA Transit to provide transportation services to the University of Virginia community. Duties include operation of a transit unit on a fixed route as well as transit operation in support of University-wide events.
An ideal candidate would be reliable at work, comfortable interacting with the public, and eager to learn how to safely operate a 35' transit bus. An interest in transportation, urban planning, or sustainability is a plus but not required. UVA Transit offers a unique opportunity to gain new skills, learn about transit operations, and join a community of other passionate individuals.
UVA Transit buses are on the road from 5:00 AM to 2:00 AM the next day, so hours, including training, are highly flexible around class schedule. With over 100 drivers, trading and swapping shifts is quite easy. Summer hours are available.
Job commitments include:

  • Training to earn a Virginia Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within the first semester of employment
  • A minimum of 12 work hours per week
  • Availability during exams and major University events including football games, basketball games, and final exercises, unless the student is graduating
*** Must be able to pass a pre-employment DOT Physical including bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, or crouching, Drug Screen, and obtain at least a 1-year DOT Certification.***
Position compensation: $23.25/hr.
UVA Transit offers performance-based raises with numerous opportunities for advancement and leadership experience, such as:
  • Recruiting new drivers
  • Becoming a UVA Transit Intern
  • Supervising other drivers
  • Becoming a trainer (After two years with a CDL)

Employment start date: Training dates are flexible, preferable as soon as possible.
Please attach a resume with your application. If you hold your license in the Commonwealth of Virginia, please include a line with your DMV point balance, which you can check at https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/dmvnet/pin_maint/pin_logon.aspx.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Current UVA undergraduate student
Experience: None
Licensure: Driver's license for at least one year with good driving record and no reckless driving or DUI convictions
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Safe operation of a transit bus requires sustained sitting, driving, pushing/pulling (steering wheel and various controls), repetitive motion, use of both hands, use of either hand, fine finger manipulation, and wrist movement. Safe operation also includes repetitive motion with both ankles/feet, with both possessing the strength and dexterity to fully depress the service brake and accelerator (right), and turn signal controls (left) present on the transit bus units within the Parking and Transportation fleet.
Boarding/alighting the transit bus requires the ability to climb stairs (at least one step up/down). Successful operation of ADA Accessible equipment aboard the transit bus requires bending, lifting, and carrying. All of these physical requirements should be considered essential to the position.
Work performed during special events and as part of servicing the equipment requires standing, walking, and the potential for bending, lifting, and carrying.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

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The University of Virginia is distinctive among institutions of higher education. Founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1819, the University sustains the ideal of developing, through education, leaders who are well-prepared to shape the future of the nation.

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Charlottesville, VA, US

Year founded

1819

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