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French Fry Fest Detours – Saturday, August 15, 2026

The French Fry Fest will be held this Saturday, August 15, 2026. The 600 and 700 blocks of Penn Avenue will be CLOSED from 8:00 AM to approximately 7:30 PM, or until the event ends….

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No Service to Jamestown Village Apts. On Route 17 – Glenside

Due to construction at the Jamestown Village Apartments area, there will be NO SERVICE to Jamestown Apartments on Route 17 – Glenside/Airport/Berks Heim.  Customers can use the Schuylkill Ave and Lackawanna bus stop.

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BTC Construction Detours – Effective Until Further Notice

Due to construction around the BARTA Transportation Center (BTC), BARTA Bus Routes will have to detour around the area.  These detours will be effective until further notice. Outbound Detours from BTC.  The following routes will…

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SHARED RIDE VAN 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 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 $22.85 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


UTILITY WORKER

Berks Regional Transportation Authority (BARTA) is currently accepting applications for Full-time Garage Utility Worker position hours are Monday through Friday 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM.

Responsible for probing, emptying the fare box, fueling, checking fluids, and washing, moving, and parking Authority vehicles. Also responsible for simple miscellaneous repairs, such as adjusting mirrors, topping off fluids, etc. Responsible for assisting mechanics with moving, repairing or testing and cleaning of parts for automotive equipment. Cleaning shop and wash work area as needed. Utility workers are not required to have tools.

Employee must have a Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License with air brake endorsement. Employee must be able to perform long periods of walking. Employee must be able to lift a maximum of 40lbs. Employee must be able to work independently and be able to resolve problems as they arise. Employee must be able to communicate well with other departments including drivers, mechanics, cleaners, and dispatchers.

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

M/F/H


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