Current Job Openings - South Central Transit Authority

Facilities Tech. – Posted – 8/1/2023

South Central Transit Authority (SCTA) is seeking an experienced Facilities Tech, which is responsible for providing a safe, comfortable and an efficient environment for employees and the public that is serviced by Berks Area Regional Transportation Authority (BARTA) in Berks County and Red Rose Transit Authority (RRTA) in Lancaster County. This position will work with various staff members and manage various vendors such as electricians, HVAC techs, plumbers, controls techs, etc.

Manage contract work including snow removal, landscaping, cleaning, and HVAC.
Perform general building maintenance duties including basic plumbing and electrical repairs.
Maintain boilers manufacturer specifications and standard.
Perform preventive maintenance in conjunction with all building maintenance and/or cleanliness relate items.
Maintain responsibility for all facility maintenance including HVAC equipment, plumbing and minor electrical repairs.
Purchase supplies, equipment, and materials necessary to complete projects and inventory.
Move and/or lift items such as ladders, tools, cable, test equipment and other objects weighing up to 100 pounds
Analyze general cleanliness at the facility.
Support and supervision for outside contractors providing new electrical and HVAC installations.
Facilities are across Lancaster and Berks County

Preferred Skills

Mechanical abilities
Able to use a wide variety of tools
Knowledge of general facility repair
Trouble shooting and analytic abilities
Organized and time management
Willingness to respond and attend to customers respectfully under stress
Willingness to work with team

SCTA offers a competitive salary and benefits package; use of Authority vehicle for Authority business; and Authority issued mobile phone and laptop.

Qualified candidates should submit resume and salary requirements to Director of Administration & Human Resources, 1700 N. 11^th Street, Reading, PA 19604 or email info@sctapa.com.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

M/F/H

Marketing Coordinator – Posted 8/8/2023

South Central Transit Authority (SCTA) is seeking a Marketing Coordinator to assist the SCTA Director of Marketing with the marketing duties for Berks Area Regional Transportation Authority (BARTA) and Red Rose Transit Authority (RRTA) BARTA and RRTA are the local public transit systems in Berks and Lancaster Counties. This is a newly created position that will help assist the Director of Marketing in fulfilling all the activities approved by the SCTA Board in the Annual Marketing Plan. This position will provide project management, administrative and communications support for all the marketing efforts.

Requirements for the position: Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or related field. Strong verbal and written communication skills, strong customer service skills, experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign & Illustrator), experience with managing social media platforms, ability to manage and multi-task several projects simultaneously, experience with photography and videography a plus.

Please forward resume and salary requirements to Director of Administration & Human Resources, 45 Erick Road, Lancaster, PA 17601 or email info@sctapa.com.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

M/F/H

Part-Time Dispatcher – Posted 8/2/2023

South Central Transit Authority (SCTA) is seeking a part-time dispatcher for its Reading office (Berks Area Regional Transportation Authority – BARTA), 1700 North 11th Street, Reading, PA. SCTA is seeking a reliable part-time dispatcher to provide assistance and supervision to bus drivers and customers in support of BARTA’s daily transit operations. Approx. 15-20 hours a week (Saturday 9 AM – 5PM, Every Other Sunday 9 AM – 5PM; and Monday 9 AM – 5 PM).

Must demonstrate excellent communication and customer service skills and also have a working knowledge of Berks County. Computer skills and two-way radio communications experience a plus. Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred but not required.

Please forward resume to Laura A. Hopko, Director of Administration and Human Resources, 1700 N. 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604 or email info@sctapa.com.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

M/F/H

HOW TO APPLY

Interested persons are asked to complete an employment application SCTA Employment Application and email: info@sctapa.com, mail or drop off the completed application at the location specified in the ad posting. Applications may also be picked up in person at the SCTA offices. A driving record and criminal background check will be conducted for all applicants.

SCTA Employment Application

SCTA is an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity Program

The South Central Transit Authority (SCTA) is hereby committed to comply with prohibitions against discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, or handicap as set forth in the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, and Section 19 of the UMT Act of 1982.

Equal Employment Opportunity Survey

If you are interested in applying for driver positions go to Red Rose Transit Authority or Berks Area Regional Transportation Authority.