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The Rapid to Host Job Fair on June 3, 2017

Help keep your community moving! The Rapid is recruiting for several different job positions. We’re hosting a job fair to find exceptional candidates to join our award-winning team as bus operators, diesel technicians, tire technician and administrative assistant.

The job fair will take place on Saturday, June 3, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Rapid Central Station's Community Room on the second floor, which is located at 250 Grandville SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.

We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and the opportunity to work with a group of people who take pleasure and pride in making an important difference in the lives of others.

BUS OPERATORS

-  Starting wage is $17.91/hour
-  No experience necessary
-  No CDL necessary
-  Paid training
-  Valid Michigan Driver’s License
- Must have knowledge of the street and road system of the city.
-  Less than 4 pts on your license
-  Fluent in English

DIESEL TECHNICIANS

-  Starting wage is $20.56 + .45 shift premium
-  Second and third shift availability
-  One-year minimum experience
-  Electrical
-  Engine
-  Transmission
-  Brakes
-  Suspension, etc.

TIRE TECHNICIAN

-  Starting wage is $20.56 + .45 shift premium
-  Third shift
-  One-year minimum experience
Wheel & tire inventory control
-  Wheel & tire inspections
-  Repair suspension components
-  Wheel bearing adjustments
-  Mounting tires, etc.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

-  Starting Wage is $13.69 (26-32 hours/week)
-  One-year minimum experience
-  Microsoft Office Suites experience
-  Strong organizational skills
-  Excellent communication skills
-  Responsible for a high volume of filing & scanning
-  Highly confidential environment

JOB FAIR

Date: Saturday, June 3, 2017
Time:  10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Rapid Central Station, Second Floor Community Room
250 Grandville Avenue SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

More information on these positions is available online at www.ridetherapid.org. If you can’t make it to these job fairs but are still interested in applying, applications are accepted Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. at our Administrative offices located at 300 Ellsworth Avenue SW in Grand Rapids.

The Rapid is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minorities and women to apply.