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DART Holds Bus Operator Hiring Event on May 26

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) will host a Hiring Event for Bus Operators on Wednesday, May 26, from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the DART East Dallas Bus Operations Facility at 201 N. Peak Street in Dallas. (Note: Free, limited parking available in the DART garage at 200 N. Peak Street on a first-come, first-serve basis.)

With DART’s redesigned bus network scheduled to launch in January of 2022, providing greater frequency and longer hours, as well as better access to jobs, DART is hiring passionate and motivated Bus Student Operators in preparation for the planned increase in service. DART is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity in the workplace.

At the event, job seekers will have the opportunity to meet with DART staff and interview on the spot. It is recommended that candidates complete their applications online (Bus Student Operator) to expedite their interviews, but there will also be an opportunity to apply on-site at the event. The DART East Dallas Bus Facility is served by DART Bus Route 409.

DART offers employees a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

  • Paid training for CDL licensing
  • Health, vision, dental, life and AD&D insurance
  • Medical coverage after 30 days
  • Retirement plan
  • 401K
  • Wellness Program
  • DART paid training begins at $17.60/hour; after successful completion of training, pay will increase to $20.31/hour
  • Opportunities for advancement

The full job description for the DART Bus Student Operator position can be found here. An overview of the DART benefits programs can be found on the DART website.

Source: dart.org