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Grand Rapids, MI – The Rapid will host a job fair on Saturday, February 25, 2012 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Rapid Central Station located at 250 Grandville Ave. SW, 2nd Floor Conference Center.

The Rapid is seeking bus operators to join our growing organization. Bus operators enjoy a great wage, opportunity for advancement, and a supportive team environment. All bus operators start in a part-time status (full-time during training for the first 8 weeks).

To qualify, applicants will need:

An editorial by Clark Harder, MPTA Executive Director

In Washington, DC Congress has declared open war on public transportation, and on those individuals who either rely upon transit, or choose it in these times of inflated gasoline prices, to get to and from work, doctor’s appointments, school, the grocery, pharmacy and other essential services. Demand for transit rides is rising across Michigan but Congress would have the buses shut down.