Free Ride for Veterans on Veterans Day – Tuesday, November 11, 2025
On Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, 2025, BARTA will allow any Veteran to ride FREE when they show a Veteran or current Military ID. BARTA is providing this promotion to say “thank you” to those…
BTC Bus Stop Changes – Effective October 31, 2025
Due to renovation activity at the BTC, Bus Stop #8 is CLOSED. Route 2/Fairgrounds Square Market, Route 5/Albright College, and Route 15/Berkshire Mall will be at Bus Stop #1 Route 19/Riverside/First Energy/Cotton St. will be…
Route 5/Albright College will serve U.S. Post Office on 13th Street – Monday, 10/17/2025
Due to construction at the Downtown Reading U.S. Post Office location, the BARTA Route 5/Albright College will now serve the U.S. Post Office location on 13th Street on every trip (Weekdays & Saturdays) for customers…
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 in 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 shared ride operators.
Valid PA Driver’s License with an acceptable driving history report from the Bureau of Motor Vehicles is required, along with experience in customer service. Must also be able to pass D.O.T. pre-employment physical and D.O.T. drug and alcohol testing.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $22.18 per hour
Interested parties should apply at BARTA’s office located at 1700 N. 11th St., Reading, PA 19604, Mon. through Fri. 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M or email barta@bartabus.com.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
M/F/H
Berks Regional Transportation Authority (BARTA) is currently accepting applications for a FULL-TIME TECH II DIESEL MECHANIC. Cummins engine and strong electrical experience a plus. Must have own tools. Class “B” CDL required with air brake and passenger endorsements, plus a valid state inspection license Class 3.
This is a safety sensitive function for the Authority subject to DOT drug testing requirements.
This position may require working nights and weekends.
BARTA provides uniforms, a tool allowance of $525 per year, as well as an excellent starting salary with shift differential, pension and medical benefits with low employee contribution.
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.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
M/F/H
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 in 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 benefit package along with a starting rate of $26.36.
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
M/F/H