Does VIA Metropolitan Transit pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, VIA Metropolitan Transit employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at VIA Metropolitan Transit. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at VIA Metropolitan Transit?

66% of VIA Metropolitan Transit employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated VIA Metropolitan Transit 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at VIA Metropolitan Transit?

Bus Operator (35) , Transit Bus Operator (5) , Bus Driver (3) , Driver (3) , Police Officer (3) , Computer Technician (2) , Lead Supervisor (2) , Salaried Employee (2)

What are the pros of working at VIA Metropolitan Transit according to real employee reviews?

"Great pay only if wirking 3rd shift" ((in 18 reviews)); "Great Benefits and work environment" ((in 11 reviews)); "Good people and atmosphere." ((in 4 reviews))

What are the cons of working at VIA Metropolitan Transit according to real employee reviews?

"Bad management" ((in 4 reviews)); "Absent leadership and rampant nepotism." ((in 4 reviews)); "Training is 3 months." ((in 3 reviews)); "I was only approved once and that was after I was denied time off for my birthday." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed VIA Metropolitan Transit locations?

San Antonio , Wilson , Austin , Berkeley

VIA Metropolitan Transit reviews

3.7

66% would recommend to a friend

(91 total reviews)

Jon Gary Herrera

Not enough data to show CEO approval

64% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (91 reviews)

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VIA Metropolitan Transit has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 91 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The VIA Metropolitan Transit employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government & Public Administration industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

91 reviews

3.0

Apr 15, 2023

Quality of life sucks here

Transit bus operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A lot of overtime I make 26.50 but I make year 85k to 95k

Cons

They don’t take care of their employees all the overtime we work you would think they would be more understanding to their employees

3.0

Mar 24, 2023

Long hours and you will work weekends

Bus operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You can be on your own, but you have to make sure to hit your time points. And also to make sure you abide the rules.

Cons

No lunch breaks, no bonus, and health insurance is not good at all. If you are late on your time points you get no break. A

3.0

Mar 23, 2023

Great pay poor management

Bus operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay Coworkers Onsite gym Vacation time Appreciated by 60% of other riders

Cons

40% of riders Management Supervisors Scheduling

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Jobs at VIA Metropolitan Transit

Fleet Non-CDL Shop Attendant

San Antonio, TX

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Fleet Garage Office Clerk

Paratransit Reservation Agent Full Time

San Antonio, TX

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Transit Security Officer