ST. LOUIS — Metro Transit needs experienced mechanics and drivers.
It's hosting a job fair for Metro Call-A-Ride operators from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at the Illinois MetroBus Facility.
The Illinois MetroBus Facility is located at 801 North 47th St. in East St. Louis, Illinois, just off of Interstate 64 near the Washington Park Transit Center.
Only applicants for Metro Call-A-Ride operator positions and mechanics with more than 5 years of experience will be interviewed at this event, with qualified candidates receiving on-the-spot job offers.
Both of these essential positions qualify for a special $5,000 signing bonus that was extended until March 31.
Learn more about these positions and apply online in advance of Saturday’s hiring event by visiting WorkATMetroSTL.com
Applicants should bring resumes on Saturday to make the on-site application process quicker and easier.
Starting pay for Metro Call-A-Ride operators is $17.85 an hour.
You must be 18 years old to apply.
Starting pay for mechanics is $32.23 an hour. You must be 21 years old to be hired as a Metro Transit station mechanic.
Another special hiring event for experienced mechanics only will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, at the Brentwood MetroBus Facility.
The Brentwood MetroBus Facility is located at 3000 South Brentwood Blvd., just south of Manchester Road.
Qualified mechanics will be interviewed and potentially offered a job on the spot.
Individuals interested in MetroBus operator and other open positions at Metro Transit and Bi-State Development enterprises are encouraged to apply online at bistatedev.org/careers to view the other available positions.
Bi-State Development operates the Metro Transit system in the City of St. Louis and in St. Louis County in Missouri and in St. Clair County in Illinois.