MEDIA ADVISORY
September 16, 2024
MARTA IS HIRING: RAIL OPERATORS, BUS OPERATORS AND JOURNEYMAN BUS TECHNICIANS NEEDED
ATLANTA - The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) will hold a job fair for rail operators, bus operators and journeyman bus technicians on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. at MARTA headquarters, located across from the Lindbergh Center rail station on Piedmont Road in Atlanta. MARTA is offering a sign on bonus to Bus Operators and Journeyman Bus Technicians.
WHAT: MARTA Job Fair
- Rail operators, bus operators and journeyman bus technicians
- Pay starting at $20.00/hr. for operators and $26.16/hr. for technicians
- Sign on bonus
- Business casual/professional dress required
WHEN: Thursday, Sept.19, 2024
1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
WHERE: MARTA Headquarters
2424 Piedmont Road NE
Atlanta, Ga. 30324
BUS AND RAIL OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS:
- Seeking full-time and part-time operators
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Must have high school diploma or equivalent
- Must have current Class C (regular) license
- Must pass physical exam and ability test, and drug/alcohol screening
JOURNEYMAN BUS TECHINICIAN REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must have high school diploma or equivalent
- Must have current Class C (regular) license
- Must have completed auto, transit bus, diesel, or maintenance programs, or have three or more years of comparable work experience
Applicants are encouraged to ride MARTA to the event. The job fair will be held at MARTA headquarters, which is located across the street from Lindbergh Center Station.
Parking instructions:
- Park at the Sydney Marcus Parking Deck
- Make sure to park on the MARTA designated area of the deck.
- Avoid parking in the deck directly across from the outdoor lot.
- Parking fee can be up to $8.00
Check for upcoming career fairs and employment opportunities by visiting MARTA (itsmarta.com).
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