What it takes to be a CDMX Trolleybus driver (Photo: Twitter/ @Claudiashein)

At the end of 2022, two new lines of the Trolley-bus from Mexico City, one was the line 5 and the other was the stretch raised in Iztapalapawhich goes from the Constitución of 1917 to the Acahualtepec station.

Therefore, the Electric transport service (EAST) from the capital of the country has opened a call for all those who wish to enter the network of drivers of Trolley-bus and become the operators of these CDMX transmission lines.

Through the official website of the STE, all those who respect the vacancy profile apply to claim an estimated salary in seven thousand pesos a monthaccording to the information disseminated by the job portal Talent.

It should be noted that the Service des Transports Electriques has not specified the basic salary of the drivers, but according to the website which publishes job offers of this type, the minimum wage that a trolleybus operator could earn is six thousand pesos per month, and the collection the highest is around 10,000 per monthdepending on the driver’s skills and seniority on the route.

In November 2022, the CDMX Elevated Trolley Bus started operating in Iztapalapa (Photo: Twitter @Claudiashein)
In November 2022, the CDMX Elevated Trolley Bus started operating in Iztapalapa (Photo: Twitter @Claudiashein)

According to the vacancy notice published by the STE, the person you should check your experience minimum in similar jobs, i.e. he has previously been a driver of transport or large units for at least a period of three years. Otherwise, your CV could be rejected for not having had the necessary time in similar positions.

Another of the basic requirements to apply is to have a type C license, which allows drivers to drive vehicles with two or more axles; Trucks, buses, and other forms of freight and passenger transportation fall into this category.

On the other hand, regarding the academic preparationit is enough to have studies in high school levelno specialization or specific school level is required.

Trolleybus drivers must have a current Type C license (Photo: Gob CDMX)
Trolleybus drivers must have a current Type C license (Photo: Gob CDMX)

Then these are the requirements to consider for the vacancy of trolley bus driver:

* Original certificate proving the at least three years of professional experience in driving large vehicles.

* Original copy of valid government ID: This can be INE, Passport or Professional identity card with photo.

* Original and copy of high school certificate.

* Original and copy of Birth certificate (preferably updated).

* Copy of proof of address less than three months old: this may be from the water, electricity or telephone service.

* Copy of RFCs (Proof of tax situation in the regime indicated at the time of submission of the request).

* Original and copy of valid Type “C” license.

What are the requirements to be a CDMX Trolleybus driver (Twitter/ @STECDMX)
What are the requirements to be a CDMX Trolleybus driver (Twitter/ @STECDMX)

* Two letters of recommendation

* Copy of updated CURP

* Copy of Social Security number (NSS) updated

* Three child-size photographs in color or black and white with a white background and a matte paper finish.

Regarding the physical aspects, you must be a height of 1.68 meters in case of being male there 1.60m in the case of women. With a weight not exceeding 5 kg maximum difference with your height,

If the people meet all the conditions, they must go to the following address with all the required documents: Avenida Municipio Libre, number 402, in the neighborhood of San Andrés Tetepilco, located in the town hall of Iztapalapa.

Applications will be received from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday to Friday. In addition, a service number has been activated which is: 55 55 39 28 00.

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