11/12/2026
In recognition of , the City and County of Honolulu Department of Transportation Services (DTS) recognizes the dedicated professionals keeping , , and moving and invites Oʻahu residents to discover how public transportation is more than a simple job; it is a lifelong career and calling in public service.
Every single day, thousands of residents, kūpuna, students, and visitors rely on Honolulu’s integrated transit network to reach school, work, medical appointments, and family gatherings. Behind every safe boarding, on-time arrival, and smooth transfer is a diverse team of professionals whose work directly strengthens the fabric of island life.
As we continue to expand and modernize our transit system, we need talented, hardworking people who want to be part of something bigger than themselves. These are meaningful careers with tremendous opportunities to grow, serve our community, and make a lasting impact.
From operating buses and maintaining vehicles to managing our award-winning automated rail system, Honolulu’s public transportation network offers a variety of career paths for individuals with different skills, interests, and professional backgrounds.
Additionally, National Transit Career Day celebrates the role of public transit in our communities far beyond vehicle operations, including planning, engineering, data science, information technology, vehicle and mechanics, safety, finance, procurement, marketing, and executive leadership.
Oʻahu Transit Services (OTS), which operates TheBus and Handi-Van, is actively recruiting bus drivers and mechanics. These positions offer highly competitive pay, paid training opportunities, and excellent benefits, including employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, pension contributions, paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation.
Residents interested in exploring current openings, paid training programs, and career pathways with TheBus, Handi-Van, Skyline, and DTS can visit:
City and County of Honolulu:
www.honolulu.gov/dts/jobs
Oʻahu Transit Services (TheBus and Handi-Van):
www.thebus.org/Career.asp
Hitachi Rail (Skyline):
careers.hitachi.com
