Does AC Transit pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, AC Transit employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at AC Transit. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at AC Transit?

37% of AC Transit employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated AC Transit 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.4 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at AC Transit?

Bus Operator (15) , Transit Bus Operator (4) , Administrative Assistant (2) , Data Analyst (2) , Transportation Supervisor (2)

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

"The benefits are great." ((in 15 reviews)); "Great pay" ((in 10 reviews)); "Some coworkers are friendly." ((in 3 reviews)); "Great benefits, great people to work with." ((in 3 reviews))

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

"Divisive culture created by management." ((in 3 reviews)); "The training staff will play favoritism by excusing the same behavior with different students." ((in 3 reviews)); "Hostile Work environment" ((in 2 reviews))

What are the top reviewed AC Transit locations?

Oakland , Hayward , Richmond , San Francisco , Emeryville , San Jose

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Great Pay. Cool job. Bad management. Divisive Workplace. - Bus Operator AC Transit Employee Review

2.0

May 10, 2018

Bus operator

Recommend

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Pros

Great pay for those who want to work. You can make alot of money driving, and the benefits are amazing.

Cons

Divisive culture created by management. Supervisors and upper management create a hostile work environment for drivers. Stressful work environment given the nature of the job, but made even more so by aggressive and disrespectful supervisors. Superintendents who belittle and disrespect drivers as well don't help the situation. Workplace is hostile due to district employees vs union employees being the mindset promoted here.

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5.0

Aug 2, 2025

Media affairs

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Only work on-site on Monday and Tuesday. Free on Thursday and Friday. Commute with company vehicles. Free parking for employee.

Cons

Pension only for full time employee after 10 years

2.0

Aug 29, 2025

Transit bus operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits. It's a great company to work if you happen to be one of their favorites. If they don't like you you're screwed!

Cons

They are extremely rigid and have unrealistic expectations of trainees. You are not allowed to miss any days of training, if you get sick and come to work anyway they will send you home and you will get an adverse letter even tho you showed up. If you are a minute late they'll give you an adverse letter. If you fail a test they will give you an adverse letter. You are only allowed to get 3 adverses and with out hesitation they'll kick you to the curb with a smile on their face while they are doing it. You supposedly get 3 attempts to take your dl170 practical/behind the wheel test but if you have any adverse letters they count that as attempt at the test and it will be used against you. So if you have two adverse letters before your big test you only have one shot at the test and if you fail you're gone!

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