MARTA To Host Job Fair To Fill More Than 50 Positions

MARTA is currently seeking qualified professionals to fill dozens of vacant positions.

The authority wants to hire about 50 positions for bus inspectors, 13 positions for journeyman electronics technicians and five journeyman electrical power and electrician positions, MARTA said in its press release.

To accomplish this goal, a job fair will be held from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15 at MARTA Headquarters Atrium, which is located at 2424 Piedmont Road NE in Buckhead.

Applicants for the positions must meet the following requirements:

• Journeyman electronic technicians rail car maintenance – high school diploma or equivalent, successful completion of specialized formal training in electronics and electronics repair and a commercial driver’s license, and a minimum of two and a half years of Journeyman-level experience. (Testing starts at 9 a.m.)
  
• Journeyman electrical power and electricians – high school diploma or equivalent, a minimum of four years of formal electrical training and four years of Journeyman-level experience in the repair of electrical assemblies and components. (Testing starts at 9 a.m.)
  
• Journeyman bus mechanics – high school diploma or equivalent, successful completion of specialized formal training in auto or diesel mechanics or related fields from a vocational or trade school or two years of work experience, commercial driver’s license or commercial driver’s license permit with a “P” endorsement. (Testing starts at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.)
  

Residents should note that résumés and a valid commercial driver’s license or commercial driver’s permit will be required for entry into the job fair.

The starting pay is $20.20 per hour for these career opportunities. For additional information, call MARTA’s Recruiting Office at 404-848-5544 or 404-848-4062.

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