Is it hard to get hired at Metropolitan Transit System, San Diego?

Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Metropolitan Transit System, San Diego as 61.9% positive with a difficulty rating score of 2.71 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Administrator and Part Time Train Operator rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Internship and Medical Assistant roles were rated as the easiest.

How long does it take to get hired at Metropolitan Transit System, San Diego?

The hiring process at Metropolitan Transit System, San Diego takes an average of 39 days when considering 22 user submitted interviews across all job titles. To compare, the average duration of hiring at similar companies like BlackRock, Inc. is 14 days, Fabricated Software, Inc. is 2 days, and Apple Inc. is 21 days. Candidates applying for Systems Administrator had the quickest hiring process (on average 7 days), whereas Light Rail Train Operator roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 120 days).

Where can I find Metropolitan Transit System, San Diego interview experiences by job title?

Bus Operator (7) ; Bus Driver (5) ; Light Rail Train Operator (3) ; Administrative (2) ; Train Operator (2) ; Transit Bus Driver (2)

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Metropolitan Transit System, San Diego interview questions

based on 22 ratings - Updated Oct 2, 2024

Average interview difficulty

Very positive interview experience

How others got an interview

88%
Applied online
Applied online
6%
Campus Recruiting
Campus Recruiting
6%
In Person
In Person

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22 interviews

Transit Bus Driver Interview

Sep 30, 2020

Anonymous Interview Candidate

No offer

Positive experience

Easy interview

Application

I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Metropolitan Transit System, San Diego (San Diego, CA) in Aug 2020

Interview

Just a phone call interview that you be emailed in advance. You must click on the link in the email and select the appropriate time slot. Please be waiting by your phone as your selected time slot approaches. However, it may take 3-5 minutes past the time slot to be called. For example if you time slot is at 8:30AM, your phone will ring at 8:35AM. Do bring a notebook to write down your phone interview questions.

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

Can you work holidays, weekends, rotating shifts, etc Did you resign in lieu of termination? What moving violations did you have? Why do you want to be a bus driver? Also please be honest on what you put on your work experience.

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Internship Interview

Apr 4, 2019

Anonymous Interview Candidate

Declined offer

Positive experience

Easy interview

Application

I applied through college or university. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Metropolitan Transit System, San Diego (San Diego, CA) in Mar 2017

Interview

Called me and had a phone interview with HR. Asked me about a project that I feel most proud of. Had a face to face interview with HR person and manager of the department. Asked me about my school schedule, employment history, familiarity with transit in San Diego.

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

What is one way you can promote transit to current college students?

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Intern Interview

Jul 16, 2018

Anonymous Interview Candidate

No offer

Neutral experience

Average interview

Application

I interviewed at Metropolitan Transit System, San Diego

Interview

I was called for an interview and emailed to confirm. The interview took place in the company headquarters downtown and I met with a panel of employers. The questions asked were general interview questions.

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

Why do you want to work here?

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