Want to make a difference in your community? Learn how you can become part of our transit team and help people reach their important destinations safely. MTS, Inc. and DAM, Inc. are transportation contractors for the local regional transit authority, MART. Our companies operate fixed route and paratransit services in and around Fitchburg, Leominster, Gardner, Athol, and surrounding communities.
We currently have the positions below available in Fitchburg:
BUS/VAN COMBINATION DRIVER (4) Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger Endorsement and Air Brakes - Current rate tier: $24.50 bus, $22.50 van, $24.00 Minibus.
PARATRANSIT VAN DRIVER (4) Regular driver's license (Class D) - Current top rate $26.30 - starting rate $18.41.
WEEKEND PARATRANSIT VAN DRIVER (4) Regular driver's license (Class D) - Current rate: $22.50
DIESEL MECHANIC (1) Commercial Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement and Air Brakes - Current rate $33.65. Field experience required.
Drivers ensure the safe transportation of passengers in either a small van or large bus (depending upon licensing). Shifts may be split: 6am-10am & 1pm-5pm (example only) hours vary by position. Extra work is available by signing and is issued by seniority. Bus/Van Combo position may require weekends. Paid on the job training is provided for all drivers.
Mechanics are responsible for the appropriate repair and maintenance of MART's vehicle fleet. Operational specific paid training is provided.
Both positions require effective communication in English and are unionized under ATU, Local 690.
Guaranteed yearly pay increases and excellent benefits available:
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Paid personal days
Health & Dental Insurance
401k plan with employer contributions
Dress code reimbursement (drivers)
Supplied uniform (mechanic)
A $1,000 hiring bonus is currently available.
Applications can be picked up at any of the following MART Facilities:
573 South St., Athol
555 Main St., Gardner
840 N Main St. 2nd Fl. Leominster - Entrance on Nichols St., gray door under the blue awning.
You can also apply online at: https://www.mrta.us/job-postings/
Questions: please call 978 665-2259 or 978 345-7711 option #6 for careers.
Background screening required along with a pre-employment physical and drug screen - including marijuana. These are safety sensitive positions. ~ EOE ~