Riyadh Metro Just Opened Station Staff Jobs – Here’s How to Apply

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The Riyadh Metro is one of the largest driverless metro systems in the world, with six lines, about 176 km of track and around 85 stations across the Saudi capital. Even though the trains run without drivers, every station needs people to help passengers, keep things safe and maintain equipment. That is why Riyadh Metro station staff jobs are a common search for job seekers in Saudi Arabia and abroad.

The network opened in phases from late 2024 and is now part of daily life in Riyadh. It is owned by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, while operation and maintenance are handled by specialist operating companies. For example, Capital Metro Company (CAMCO), a joint venture of France’s RATP Dev and the Saudi Public Transport Company (SAPTCO), operates Lines 1 and 2 under a long-term contract.

Despite the “Just Opened” headline, this independent guide does not announce a particular vacancy. The metro’s operators and their contractors hire on a rolling basis, and below we explain how to find and apply for current openings. This is not an official Riyadh Metro, RCRC or operator website.

Riyadh Metro Station Staff Jobs 2026 – Quick Overview

Detail	Information
Employer	Riyadh Metro line operators (such as CAMCO for Lines 1 and 2) and their service contractors
Country/Cities	Saudi Arabia – Riyadh
Job Types	Station agent, customer service, station supervisor, control centre operator, maintenance technician, security, cleaning
Indicative Salary	About SAR 1,500–16,000 per month depending on role and employer
Minimum Education	Secondary school for station roles; diploma or degree for technical and control roles
Experience	Freshers considered for some Saudi station roles; experience needed for technical roles
Language	Arabic and English for passenger-facing work
Visa/Work Permit	Saudi work visa and iqama through the sponsoring employer on Qiwa (for eligible foreign hires)
Accommodation/Transport	Only if the employer offers it
Work Type	Full-time, shift-based to cover metro operating hours
Official Hiring Channel	Careers pages and verified LinkedIn accounts of the line operators and their contractors
Selection Process	Online application, interview, assessment, medical and security checks, training

About the Riyadh Metro

The Riyadh Metro is the backbone of the city’s public transport project, alongside a large bus network. Its six colour-coded lines – Blue, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green and Purple – connect business districts, universities, King Khalid International Airport and residential areas. The Red Line alone runs more than 25 km with 15 stations, according to RATP Dev.

Because the trains are automated, the human workforce focuses on stations, control centres and maintenance depots. Staff guide passengers, sell and check tickets, watch platforms, respond to incidents and keep escalators, lifts, doors and trains in perfect working order.

Types of Jobs at Riyadh Metro

Station Agent / Customer Service Agent

Helps passengers with tickets, cards and directions, assists elderly and disabled travellers and makes announcements.

Station Supervisor

Leads the station team on a shift, handles incidents and coordinates with the control centre.

Operations Control Centre Operator

Monitors trains, power and station systems from the central control room and responds to alarms.

Rolling Stock Technician

Maintains the automated trains in depots, including brakes, doors, HVAC and electrical systems.

Station Systems Technician

Looks after escalators, lifts, platform screen doors, ticket machines and fire systems.

Security Officer

Patrols stations and supports passenger safety. Private security work in Saudi Arabia is reserved for Saudi nationals.

Cleaning and Facility Staff

Keeps stations, platforms and trains clean, usually employed by facility management contractors.

Riyadh Metro Salary 2026

Position	Indicative Monthly Salary (SAR)
Cleaning / Facility Staff (contractor)	SAR 1,500–2,200 (approx ₹35,000–52,000)
Security Officer	SAR 4,000–5,500 (approx ₹94,000–1,29,000)
Station Agent / Customer Service	SAR 5,000–7,500 (approx ₹1,18,000–1,76,000)
Station Systems Technician	SAR 5,500–9,000 (approx ₹1,29,000–2,12,000)
Rolling Stock Technician	SAR 6,000–10,000 (approx ₹1,41,000–2,35,000)
Station Supervisor	SAR 8,000–12,000 (approx ₹1,88,000–2,82,000)
Control Centre Operator	SAR 10,000–16,000 (approx ₹2,35,000–3,76,000)

These are indicative ranges based on public job portals and transport sector salary data, not official pay scales of any operator. Pay for Saudi nationals in station roles is generally much higher than contractor wages, and allowances for housing, transport and shifts often form a big part of the package.

Can Indians and Other Foreign Workers Apply?

For station staff roles, mostly no. Customer service and passenger-facing jobs in Saudi Arabia are heavily localised, and private security is reserved for Saudi nationals, so station agents, supervisors and security officers on the Riyadh Metro are primarily recruited from Saudi citizens.

Foreign workers have better chances in technical and support work: experienced rolling stock and systems technicians, signalling and power engineers, and staff employed by maintenance, cleaning and facility management contractors. Senior international specialists are also sometimes hired by the operating companies.

A job offer is not a visa. Your employer must sponsor your work visa and iqama through Qiwa. Never assume sponsorship unless it is written in your offer letter.

Training at Riyadh Metro

Metro operators train every new employee before they work on the network.

Safety and Emergency Training

Evacuation, fire response, first aid and track safety rules for anyone working in stations or depots.

Customer Service Training

Handling passengers politely in Arabic and English, helping people with disabilities and managing crowds at busy times.

Technical Systems Training

Detailed training on automated train systems, platform screen doors and station equipment for technicians and controllers.

Eligibility

Nationality as stated in the posting; station and security roles are mainly for Saudis
Age 18 or above, or as stated
Good communication skills in Arabic and English for station roles
Relevant technical qualification for maintenance roles
Medically fit for shift work
Clean background for security clearance

Education Qualification

Education requirements depend on the role.

Station agents: secondary school or diploma
Station supervisors: diploma or degree with experience
Control centre operators: diploma or degree in engineering or IT
Technicians: technical diploma in electrical, mechanical or electronics
Cleaning staff: basic schooling

Selection Process

Find the vacancy on an operator’s or contractor’s official careers page
Submit your online application
Screening for nationality and qualifications
Interview and language assessment
Technical test for maintenance roles
Medical and background checks
Written offer
Induction and role training

Working Hours and Shifts

Metro operates long hours, so shifts cover early mornings and late nights
Rotating shifts including weekends
Maintenance work often happens at night when trains stop
Extra staffing during events and holidays

Shift patterns vary by operator and department.

Benefits

Monthly salary with allowances
Medical insurance
Annual leave
End-of-service benefit
Uniform and safety equipment
Paid training
Housing and transport or allowances if the employer offers them

Contractor benefits are set by each contractor.

Career Growth

Station Agent → Senior Agent → Station Supervisor → Station Manager

Technicians can progress to senior technician and engineer
Control centre roles lead to shift controller positions
Metro experience is valued as more Gulf cities build rail systems
Training certificates add to your long-term profile

Skills That Can Improve Your Chances

Arabic and English communication
Customer service experience
Calm handling of emergencies
First aid certificate
Electrical or electronics troubleshooting
Escalator, lift or HVAC maintenance experience
Computer and control-system skills
Teamwork across shifts
Smart appearance and punctuality
Safety awareness

Documents Required

National ID or passport valid for at least 6 months
CV
Educational certificates, attested where required
Experience letters
Technical certificates for maintenance roles
Police clearance certificate
Medical fitness report
Photographs

Keep originals ready for verification after selection.

How to Apply Online

Step 1

Identify the operating companies of the Riyadh Metro lines, such as Capital Metro Company (CAMCO) for Lines 1 and 2.

Step 2

Visit their official careers pages and verified LinkedIn accounts.

Step 3

Search for station, operations or maintenance roles in Riyadh.

Step 4

Read the nationality requirement before applying.

Step 5

Foreign candidates should also check maintenance and facility management contractors that clearly accept non-Saudi applicants.

Step 6

Upload an updated CV highlighting customer service, transport or technical experience.

Step 7

Prepare for interviews and assessments, and check your offer for salary, allowances and roster.

Step 8

If using an Indian agent for a contractor job, verify the agent on the MEA eMigrate portal.

Beware of Fake Job Offers

Fake “Riyadh Metro” job ads appear often on social media. Stay alert:

Never pay any fee for a metro job or visa
Check that emails come from the operator’s official domain
Be suspicious of “station staff for foreigners, free visa” offers
Verify Indian agents on eMigrate
Report fraud at cybercrime.gov.in

Riyadh Metro Station Staff Jobs 2026 – FAQs

Who operates the Riyadh Metro?

The metro belongs to the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, and lines are run by operating companies such as CAMCO for Lines 1 and 2.

Can Indians get Riyadh Metro station jobs?

Station and security roles are mainly for Saudi nationals. Foreigners have better chances in technical and contractor roles.

What is the salary of a Riyadh Metro station agent?

Indicatively around SAR 5,000–7,500 per month, plus allowances.

Are there driver jobs on the Riyadh Metro?

The trains are driverless, so the main jobs are in stations, control centres and maintenance.

Do I need Arabic?

Yes, Arabic and English are important for passenger-facing work.

Are there night shifts?

Yes, especially for maintenance staff who work when trains are not running.

Does the employer provide accommodation?

Only if the employer offers it; check your offer.

Is this an official Riyadh Metro website?

No. This is an independent guide.

Final Words

The Riyadh Metro has created many new jobs in Saudi Arabia’s capital, but station and security roles are mainly for Saudi citizens. Foreign workers should focus on technical, maintenance and contractor opportunities. Apply only through operators’ and contractors’ official channels, and never pay anyone for a job.

Disclaimer: Salary figures are indicative and may differ from actual offers. This is an independent informational guide not affiliated with the Riyadh Metro, the Royal Commission for Riyadh City or any metro operator. No job, visa or salary is guaranteed. Verify all openings on the official careers portal and never pay any fee to anyone for a job.