Frequently Asked Questions about TriMet Careers

Yes, TriMet offers paid leave for family and medical reasons through its Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) program. Employees can take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for certain qualifying reasons, including the birth or adoption of a child, the serious illness of an employee or immediate family member, and certain military leave requirements.

Yes, TriMet offers a retirement plan called the TriMet Retirement Plan. This plan is managed by the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and offers employees a defined benefit plan and a deferred compensation plan. Employees can also choose to participate in the Oregon Savings Growth Plan.

Yes, TriMet offers discounted fares for veterans and their dependents. Eligible veterans may be able to ride TriMet buses, MAX light rail and streetcars at no cost with a Veterans Pass. Visit the TriMet website for more information about eligibility and how to apply.

No, TriMet does not offer flexible scheduling. However, they do offer a variety of services to accommodate riders with special needs, such as accessible buses, paratransit services, and free weekend service.

Yes, TriMet offers some positions that are suitable for remote work, subject to the needs of the position and the approval of your supervisor. For more information on remote work opportunities, please contact your Human Resources department.

Yes, TriMet offers a volunteer program. Volunteers are needed for a variety of roles, including providing customer service, helping to clean stations, and assisting with special events.

Yes, TriMet employees are eligible for certain discounts on fares and passes. For more information, please visit the TriMet website at www.trimet.org/employee-benefits/discounts.

Yes, TriMet offers paid holidays to its employees. The holidays include New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

No, TriMet does not offer any childcare benefits.

Yes, TriMet offers a summer internship program. Interns are typically placed in departments such as Planning, Maintenance, Engineering, Security, Finance, and Human Resources. For more information, visit TriMet's website at www.trimet.org/internships.

TriMet has several safety measures in place for its employees. These include regular safety trainings, protective gear such as reflective vests and hard hats, and regular vehicle inspections. TriMet also has a strict zero-tolerance policy for harassment and violent behavior against its employees. Additionally, TriMet has implemented an emergency response system, which allows employees to quickly contact the transit police or other emergency services in the event of an incident.

Yes, TriMet offers a variety of transportation benefits to its employees, including free and discounted rides on TriMet buses, trains, and other services.

The onboarding process for new employees at TriMet typically takes between two and four weeks. During this time, new hires will complete paperwork, attend orientation sessions, and complete training.

TriMet is a public transportation system in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area. It provides bus, light rail, and commuter rail service in the region. It is owned and operated by the Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet).

The TriMet workforce is relatively diverse. According to TriMet's 2018 Employee Census, the workforce is composed of 45% White/Caucasian, 25% Hispanic/Latino, 12% Black/African American, 6% Asian/Pacific Islander, 5% Multi-Racial/Other, 4% Native American, and 3% Declined to State.

TriMet has offices in Portland, Oregon.

No, TriMet does not have any international offices.

1. Submit an Application: Submit an online application for the job you are interested in at trimet.org/careers. 2. Pre-Employment Assessment: Once your application is reviewed and you meet the minimum requirements for the job, you will be asked to complete a pre-employment assessment. 3. Interview: If you pass the assessment, you will be invited to participate in an interview with a member of the TriMet Human Resources team. 4. Background Check: After you have completed the interview, TriMet will conduct a background check. 5. Offer: Upon successful completion of the recruitment process, you will receive an offer of employment from TriMet. 6. Onboarding: Once you have accepted the offer of employment, you will be asked to complete onboarding paperwork such as tax forms and other documents.

Yes, TriMet offers a variety of career development opportunities for its employees. TriMet’s Learning & Development team provides a variety of training classes to help employees develop their skills and reach their professional goals. TriMet also offers tuition reimbursement and mentoring programs to encourage employees to further their education and career.

No, TriMet does not provide relocation assistance.