The Merrimack Valley Area Transportation Company (MVATC) and Special Transportation Services, Inc. (STS) are under contract to provide public transportation services for MeVa Transit, and both welcome a diverse, talented work force of dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team.
All interested individuals can complete a job application on the premises of our administration building located at:
MVRTA – 85 Railroad Avenue
Haverhill, Massachusetts, 01835
Applications can be obtained Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, excluding holidays.
Open Positions
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The Merrimack Valley Area Transportation Company is looking for full-time Class A or Class B CDL drivers with Passenger and Air Brake endorsements and DPU certification. Applicants who do not currently have the endorsements or certifications but who can obtain them are encouraged to apply.
Successful candidates must have a clean driving record and excellent customer service skills.
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life Insurance (Teamsters Union Local #170)
- Short-term disability
- Paid vacation: 1 week after 1 year; 2 weeks after 2 years; 3 weeks after 5 years; 4 weeks after 10 years and 5 weeks after 15 years.
- 12 paid holidays
- 3 personal days
- 7 sick days
- Pension (Teamsters Union Local #170)
Job Type: Full-time: 40+/hours (variable schedule Sun. – Sat. 4:20 am to 10:30pm)
Age: 21+
Salary: $28.87/hour top rate
To apply, please come to 85 Railroad Avenue in Haverhill, MA, Monday through Friday 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM. No phone calls, please. Upon arriving at our facility, please dial the Administration Office number on the call box for entry.
The Merrimack Valley Area Transportation Company is an equal-opportunity employer. Drug and alcohol testing is a condition of employment.
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This position requires the ability to operate the equipment necessary to clean vehicles and to fill fluids as needed. It also requires the ability to perform manual labor as needed.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform the refueling of all vehicles.
- Check and maintain fluid levels including engine, transmission, coolant, etc.
- Enter required data into Gasboy fueling system.
- Remove farebox cash boxes and empty into vault.
- Performs the interior and exterior cleaning of vehicles utilizing manual and automatic cleaning equipment.
- Drive the vehicles to and through the wash bay and park them in the parking garage or maintenance bays as needed.
- Maintain the wash bay and equipment used to clean vehicles.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
- Valid class B CDL license or ability to obtain it.
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
- Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time.
We offer a competitive salary with benefits package, including 100% covered medical and dental insurance, paid vacation, pension, and 401 (k) plans, and company-paid uniforms.
The Merrimack Valley Area Transportation Company is an equal opportunity employer. Drug and alcohol testing is a condition of employment.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: up to $25.31 per hour
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Department: Administration
Reports to: Deputy Administrator.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly; Overtime Eligible)
Salary Range: $27.00 – 29.00 per hour (Depending on Qualifications)
Position Summary
The Bus Stations Ambassador serves as a visible, customer-focused representative of Merrimack Valley Transit (MeVa) at McGovern Transportation Center (primary location), Haverhill Transit, Costello Transportation Center, aboard MeVa buses, and other assigned locations.
This role supports rider engagement, monitors station conditions, distributes informational materials, and works closely with Administration and Operations to promote a safe, welcoming, and professional transit environment. This is a non-management position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide directions, route assistance, and general travel information
- Assist riders with accessibility and service-related questions
- Explain detours, temporary stops, holiday schedules, and service updates
- Distribute schedules, notices, surveys, and informational materials
- Maintain a visible presence at assigned locations
- Report maintenance, safety, or facility concerns promptly
- Ensure stations are stocked with current printed materials
- Maintain clean and organized informational displays
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Regular on-site presence at covered and uncovered transit locations
- Exposure to varying weather conditions
- Frequent standing and walking (approximately 5–7 hours per shift)
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
- Schedule may include weekdays, weekends, early mornings, or evenings based on operational needs.
Minimum Qualifications
- Ability to communicate fluently in English and Spanish
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
- Basic computer proficiency (email, simple documents)
- Reliable transportation required
- Ability to work independently and maintain professionalism in public environments
Compensations & Benefits
- $27.00–$29.00 per hour (depending on qualifications)
- Overtime eligible
- Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- Paid vacation, sick, and personal leave
- Paid holidays
- Employer-sponsored retirement plan
Apply by sending your resume and cover letter to: NMendez@MeVaTransit.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
MeVa Transit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is at-will. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
STATEMENT OF POLICY
As the operating company for the Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority (MeVa Transit) and as subsidiaries of DGR Management, Merrimack Valley Area Transportation Co. (MVATC) and Special Transportation Services, Inc. (STS) are committed to the goals of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employment practices, including recruitment, selection, promotions, terminations, transfers, layoffs, compensation, training, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment. These practices will not discriminate against an employee or applicant for employment on the grounds of age, sex, creed, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability status, and any other characteristic protected under State or Federal law.
All employees and all applicants for employment have the right to file complaints alleging discrimination with MVATC/STS’s EEO Director. EEO complaints are tracked by the EEO Director, and include the date it was filed, the person(s) who filed the complaint, complaint summary, response/how it was corrected, and the date of the response. The Assistant General Manager of Administration, Jaymi Swarbrick is the EEO Officer and is responsible for ensuring compliance and implementation of MVATC/STS’s EEO program. The EEO Director can be contacted at 978-469-6878, ext. 114 or jswarbrick@mevatransit.com.