MARTA to host job fair on Thursday, Nov. 21, seeking rail and bus operators, journeyman bus technicians

ATLANTA – MARTA will hold a job fair for rail operators, bus operators and journeyman bus technicians on Thursday, Nov. 21,  1–5 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 who are hired.

WHAT: MARTA Job Fair     

• Rail operators, bus operators and journeyman bus technicians
• Pay starting at $20/hr. for operators and $26.16/hr. for technicians
• Sign-on bonus 
• Business casual/professional dress required

WHEN:           Thursday, Nov. 21, 1–5 p.m.

WHERE:        MARTA Headquarters, 2424 Piedmont Road NE, Atlanta                         

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 in 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.