Each day, thousands of riders get on a TARTA bus – trips that wouldn’t be possible without the commitment of the TARTA team, behind the wheel and behind the scenes. TARTA is looking for hard working, compassionate people who want to play a critical role in their communities and connecting people with the things that matter most. Join our team and become part of moving the region forward
Hiring Initiative
The following in an outline of our hiring incentive directive to address the crucial need in our operational elements. Effectively immediately, the agency is offering hiring incentives for Paratransit Operators, Fixed Route Operators and Maintenance Mechanics (“A”, “B” and “C”) personnel. Again, this initiative is effective immediately:
Operator Hiring Bonus: $ 2,000 total
(Full-Time) $ 500 (upon completing 30 days after the initial hiring date)
$ 1,500 upon successful completion of 6 months
Operator Hiring Bonus: $ 1,000 total
(Part-Time) $ 250 (upon completing 30 days after the initial hiring date)
$ 750 upon successful completion of 6 months
TARTA EmployeeReferral Bonus: $ 500 total
$ 250 (upon completing 30 days after the initial hiring date)
$ 250 upon successful completion of 6 months
Note that all TARTA employees are eligible for the referral bonus, regardless of department or position.
This hiring initiative for Paratransit Operators, Fixed Route Operators and Maintenance Mechanics will remain in effect until such time we achieve adequate operational staffing levels, whichever comes first.
Please note, a hire must be in good standing with the organization to be eligible for the hiring bonus. In the case of referrals, the expectation is the recommended hire represents a satisfactory standard/status on the job at the time the agency initiates the incentive.
In-person from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday in the administrative office located at 1127 W. Central Ave, Toledo, Ohio 43610
Once you’ve completed both the application for employment and the EEOC disclosure, please send to:
Human Resources TARTA P.O. Box 792 Toledo, OH 43697-0792
If you have questions, please contact the TARTA Human Resources Department by e-mail at careers@tarta.com or by calling 419-245-5224.
TARTA offers paid training (including CDL certifications), excellent benefits and paid time off.
TARTA services include fixed-line, Call-A-Ride, Park-N-Ride, and TARPS, providing millions of passenger trips annually throughout the Toledo region. Fixed line bus operators are responsible for getting 60% of TARTA riders to work and hundreds of Toledo Public and charter school students to class. Additionally, TARTA’s paratransit service, TARPS, provides nearly 300,000 trips annually throughout the TARTA service area for ADA-eligible passengers.
To uphold the mission of serving our community, applicants must meet the following requirements for all TARTA positions:
A background worthy of public trust; a background check free from infractions and driver’s license suspensions
High School Diploma/GED
Must be at least 21 years of age (18 years of age when applying at TARPS)
2 years driving experience with a valid license (any vehicle)
Safe driving record (less than 2 points)
Legally able to work in the United States
EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) Statement: Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. TARTA does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws.
