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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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FULL-TIME “GARAGE” UTILITY WORKER

Berks Area Regional Transportation Authority (BARTA) is currently accepting applications for FULL-TIME “GARAGE” UTILITY WORKER, position hours Tuesday through Saturday (5am – 1pm).  Class “B” CDL (with air brake restriction lifted) required within 6 months.  Must currently possess a valid PA driver’s license and have the ability to move and fuel vehicles.  Must be able to pass D.O.T. pre-employment physical and D.O.T. drug and alcohol testing. BARTA offers a competitive starting rate, excellent benefits and 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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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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 skill preferred.  Class “B” CDL required with air brake and passenger endorsements.  A valid state inspection license required within 6 months.  BARTA offers an excellent starting salary and benefits, including 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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

M/F/H

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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 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 $21.30. 

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

Download Our Application