GoBus to host hiring event in Tyler for public transit drivers
TYLER, Texas (KETK)– A rural transit system is hosting a hiring event on Thursday to find a public transit drivers for multiple East Texas counties.
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East Texas Council of Governments (ETCOG) and GoBus will be hosting a hiring event at Workforce Solutions East Texas in Tyler from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to find drivers for the following counties:
Anderson
Camp
Cherokee
Gregg
Harrison
Henderson
Marion
Panola
Rains
Rusk
Smith
Upshur
Van Zandt
Wood
Positions are available for candidates with a high school diploma or equivalent along with two years of professional driving and customer service experience. GoBus prefers applicants to have a commercial driver's license but it isn't required.
'We're excited to return to Tyler for this event, which continues to be a great success year after year. We truly appreciate our partnership with Workforce Solutions East Texas for hosting and supporting this job fair. It's a perfect opportunity for job seekers to connect with our GoBus team, learn more about our services, ask questions and even be considered for an on-site interview,' ETCOG Assistant Executive Director Brandy Brannon said.
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GoBus is ETCOG's on-demand response transit system that runs five days a week throughout at least fourteen counties. GoBus has approximately 75 vehicles and averages about 500 trips a day.
'GoBus is integral to the region and its communities, providing connectivity, fostering economic activity and ensuring safe, reliable and friendly transportation services. GoBus staff are dedicated and caring individuals representing the core of East Texans. In seeking new team members, we hope to present a culture that prioritizes the community and those who work to aid its citizens,' ETCOG Director of Transportation Vince Huerta said.
Huerta said that GoBus welcomes new individuals with support through an open door policy, competitive pay and plenty of growth opportunities. The business is very excited to build upon the 'amazing GoBus family.'
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