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City of Reading’s 275th Anniversary Parade – Sunday, October 1, 2023

Due to the City of Reading’s 275th Anniversary Parade Penn Street from 11th Street to 2nd Street will be CLOSED.  And from Perkiomen Avenue from Franklin to Washington. The Parade Route is 11th & Penn…

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Route 7/Pennside – Exeter Street Detour – starts Friday, June 2, 2023

Due to bridge repair on Exeter Street, the Route 7/Pennside bus route will need to detour beginning Friday, June 2, 2023. The inbound detour is: Butter Lane to right on Heidelberg Avenue to straight on…

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Careers at BARTA

BUS CLEANER WANTED – Posted 4/1/2021

Berks Area Regional Transportation Authority (BARTA) is currently accepting applications for Bus Cleaners to clean the interior of Fixed Route Buses.  The candidate should be able to work the 2nd and 3rd shift hours.  Interested parties should apply in person at BARTA’s offices located at 1700 N. 11th Street, Reading, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

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MECHANIC WANTED – Posted 3/3/2021

Berks Area Regional Transportation Authority (BARTA) is currently recruiting FULL-TIME DIESEL MECHANICS.  Strong electronic diagnostic skills are preferred.  Class “B” CDL is required with air brake and passenger endorsements.  A valid state inspection license is required within 6 months.  BARTA offers an excellent starting salary and benefits, including a pension.

Interested parties should apply at BARTA’s office located at 1700 N. 11th St., Reading, PA  19604, Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. or email barta@bartabus.com.

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FULL-TIME BUS OPERATORS WANTED

Do you have what it takes to be a BARTA Bus Operator? 

Are you passionate about helping others?

Do you love meeting new people?

Do you have excellent customer-centered service skills and a strong work ethic?

Come join our team, and make a direct impact on a person’s life!

Berks Area Regional Transportation Authority (BARTA) has been providing safe, customer-focused service to the citizens of Berks County since 1973 and is seeking applicants for full-time fixed route operators. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B with Passenger endorsement, Air Brake restriction lifted, experience in customer service, and a min. 2 yrs. driving exp. required.  Must also be able to pass D.O.T. pre-employment physical and D.O.T. drug and alcohol testing.  BARTA offers an excellent benefits package along with a starting rate of $20.71. 

Interested parties should apply by filling out the BARTA Employment Application and emailing the complete application to barta@bartabus.com.

Or visit BARTA’s office located at 1700 N. 11th St., Reading, PA  19604, Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 PM to fill out an application in person.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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