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ABQ RIDE Hiring Bus Drivers
Female bus driver in safety vest standing in front of bus smiling. This flyer promotes the hiring event including date and time. RSVP to the event at CABQ.GOV/BusDriver

ABQ RIDE Hiring Bus Drivers

Apply, interview, and potentially leave with a conditional job offer at Nov. 17 Job Fair

November 10, 2026

ALBUQUERQUE – ABQ RIDE is hosting a job fair at America’s Job Center Albuquerque on Tuesday, November 17, where applicants can interview for bus driver positions and potentially receive a conditional job offer on the same day.

The event runs from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., and offers an expedited hiring process, with successful applicants potentially starting work as early as November 30.  

“Bringing our Transit Department directly into a job center is about meeting people where they are and connecting them with good jobs that keep our city moving,” said Mayor Tim Keller. “Working at the City of Albuquerque offers stable careers, competitive benefits, and a chance to serve the community by helping people get where they need to go every day.”  

The hiring event streamlines the hiring process by offering application support and same-day interviews. ABQ RIDE staff will also provide information about the City of Albuquerque’s competitive benefits package, including union membership, paid commercial driver’s license (CDL) training and testing, opportunities for advancement, and a pension, along with hiring incentives of up to $5,000. Motorcoach Operators are eligible for a $2,500 hiring bonus without a CDL or a $5,000 bonus with a CDL, with payments made in installments. 

“Hiring events like this are critical to building a strong pipeline of drivers as we roll out our new route network over the next several years, adding more service and drivers to our transit system,” said Transit Director Leslie Keener. “Our drivers will play an essential role in bringing this generational route update to life.”

Important Information for Applicants

  • Bring a valid form of identification.
  • A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is not required to apply.
  • Applying online before the event is recommended to speed up the process.
  • Applicants are encouraged to RSVP, but walk-ins are welcome.
  • ABQ RIDE routes 5 and 16 provide access to America’s Job Center.
  • Use the Transit app to plan your trip if arriving by bus. ABQ RIDE service is free.
“Our HR team is here to make the event easy and accessible for applicants,” said Transit HR Manager Anne Forsyth. “We’re looking to fill up to 50 bus driver positions with people who share our core commitment to dependability, respect, inclusivity, value for riders, and excellence.”

America’s Job Center is partnering with ABQ RIDE to host the event and connect job seekers with employment opportunities.

Apply for a job, learn about working at ABQ RIDE, or RSVP for this event. 

 

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ABQ RIDE’s mission is to provide the community with safe, clean, and reliable transportation.