When Steve Wortman started at Metro Transit, he was looking for a job. He ended up finding a career.

"I wasn't planning on staying here, but after a few years, the vacation, pay, and benefits were adding up," Wortman said. "And when I compared it to other companies, the pay was always better here."

He ended up at transit because other companies said he was too young as he was under 25 years old. Forty-three years later, their loss was Metro Transit's gain.

He started at the Northside Garage, then moved to Heywood where he's been ever since. He's been a bus operator, instructor, backup coordinator, and coordinator -- where he ends his career. Throughout he's always driven a bus when needed.

"In all that time, I've seen a lot of changes from how the company operates to new clientele," he said. "And, I've helped support many big events like the State Fair, Super Bowl, World Series, Final Four, and an All Star Game."

In retirement, he plans to drive long haul buses and take vacations with his wife and grandchildren.