VIA San Antonio Hires Veterans, Entertainers, and Ex-City Drivers for Leadership Roles

San Antonio residents will see new leadership in their local transit agency this week. VIA Metropolitan Transit is actively recruiting for executive and technical roles that extend well beyond the driver’s seat. The agency is seeking candidates for positions including Vice President of Fiscal Management and Director of Marketing. These hires will directly influence the financial health and public image of the city's public transportation system.

The agency announced the search for these roles to coincide with National Transit Career Day. VIA is seeking a Vice President of Fiscal Management to guide the agency's financial future. It is also looking for a Director of Total Rewards to shape the workplace experience for its staff. Technical positions are open for Application Developers and Technical Support Analysts. These roles require digital expertise to support the agency's operations.

Current employees at VIA demonstrate diverse professional histories. A former U.S. Army Captain now serves as a Special Projects Manager in Planning. A singer from a cruise ship works as the Director of Marketing. A former bus driver from New York City serves as the Chief of Transit Police. These individuals moved from their previous careers into leadership and operational roles at the San Antonio agency.

The agency is also hiring for roles that focus on customer interaction and public safety. Transit Ambassadors and Information Field Representatives will work on the front lines to help riders navigate the city. Transit Police Officers and Security Officers are needed to maintain a safe environment for passengers. The agency is also seeking skilled tradespeople, including Passenger Amenities Welders and Facility Repairmen, to keep infrastructure and equipment in working order.

VIA is looking for planners and analysts to build out its infrastructure. Open positions include Construction Project Manager III and Project Cost Analyst. A Service Scheduler Analyst is also needed to help connect the community through service routes. These positions require big-picture thinking to turn planning ideas into physical infrastructure and daily services.

The agency states that bus operators and paratransit operators make thousands of connections possible every day. These drivers help neighbors get to work and students get to class. VIA says it values experience from other industries and believes skills transferable from one field are useful in another. The agency encourages applicants to explore current opportunities at VIAinfo.com/employment.