Employment Information

Applications are accepted for the SMTD and Access Sangamon operations Monday through Saturday at 928 S. Ninth Street. On weekdays, applications may be obtained from the administrative office (main door) from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. On Saturdays, applications may be obtained from the dispatch window from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

Positions being filled will be posted on this website and may also be advertised in the newspaper. SMTD is an equal opportunity employer.

Current Openings

To apply for the following position, please click on “Apply Online” above

Fixed Route Bus Operator (SMTD) - job description (pdf)

Qualifications for Drivers

SMTD Bus Operator

Applicants for SMTD Driver positions must have a high school diploma or GED, be at least 25 years of age, have a clean driving record, must be able to pass a DOT physical, drug and alcohol test, criminal background check, and must be able to operate any vehicle in the fixed-route fleet. Drivers must be able to assist disabled passengers in wheelchairs to board and disembark from the vehicles and must be able to secure the wheelchairs in the vehicles.

A CDL is not required to be hired, but trainees must be able to obtain a training permit before training can begin and must be able to obtain the full CDL with air brake and passenger endorsements to continue employment. The SMTD assists with preparation for the driving test prior to completion of training.

Drivers must have a pleasant disposition and be able to interact with passengers in a courteous manner.

Access Sangamon Bus Operator

Applicants for Access Sangamon should have a high school diploma or GED and should be at least 21 years of age. A CDL is not required to drive Access Sangamon buses. Applicants must have a clean driving record and be able to pass a DOT physical, drug and alcohol screen, and criminal background check. Access Sangamon drivers must be able to operate all types of Access vehicles and must be able to assist passengers to board and disembark from the vehicle and secure the wheelchair on each vehicle.

Drivers must have a pleasant disposition and be able to deal with passengers in a courteous manner.

Other Positions

The following positions become available on an infrequent basis, however, applications for these positions also will be accepted at any time.

  • Mechanics AA, A Lead, A, B, C

  • Dispatchers

  • Administrative

  • Accounting/Bookkeeping

  • Office/Clerical

Equal Employment Opportunity

SMTD is Committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).

SMTD is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. SMTD prohibits discrimination or harassment based on the following categories: race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other status protected by state or federal law. In addition, SMTD prohibits retaliation against a person who engages in activities protected under this policy.