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Careers at Rides Mass Transit District

Rides Mass Transit District offers stable careers in public service, helping communities stay connected with safe, reliable, and accessible transportation every day.

Whether you are behind the wheel, maintaining the fleet, or coordinating rides, you will be part of a team that supports independence, self-sufficiency, and economic opportunity across our region.

What you can expect:

  • Competitive wages with paid training for many positions.
  • Comprehensive benefits and retirement plans for eligible employees.
  • Opportunities to serve seniors, people with disabilities, and riders without personal vehicles.

Now hiring

Current career opportunities

Rides Mass Transit District has current openings for Drivers, Mechanics, and Dispatchers. Explore open positions and apply through our online job portal or by submitting an application to Human Resources.

Positions in demand

RMTD regularly hires for roles that keep our buses moving and our riders supported, including:

  • Drivers who provide safe, courteous transportation across our service area.
  • Mechanics who maintain and repair vehicles to keep the fleet operating reliably.
  • Dispatchers who coordinate trips, routes, and rider communications.

Additional positions may be posted as needs change. The job portal will always show the most current openings.

View current job postings

Browse detailed job descriptions, locations, and application requirements for all open positions through our ADP-powered careers site.

➜ View current openings

This link opens our external job postings powered by ADP. Check back often for new opportunities.

How to apply

Submitting your application

You may apply online through the job portal above or submit a completed application to our Human Resources department using any of the methods below.

Application options

Applications can be faxed, mailed, or emailed to Human Resources. When submitting your application, include the job title and location you are applying for.

  • Fax: 618-252-2754
  • Mail: Send your completed application to the address listed here.
  • Email: Applications may be e-mailed to our HR department.

Human Resources mailing address

Applications can be faxed to 618-252-2754, mailed to:

Rides Mass Transit District
Attn: Janet Perkins
Human Resources Manager
1304 Frank Leberman Drive
Harrisburg, IL 62946

Applications may also be e-mailed to our HR Department. If you need assistance with the application process, contact the Administration Office during business hours.

Our commitment

Workplace standards and retirement

Rides Mass Transit District maintains a safe, drug-free, and inclusive workplace, and provides retirement benefits through IMRF and a 457b plan for eligible employees.

Safety & equal opportunity

Drug-free workplace and EEO/AA

We are a Drug Free workplace. Federal Regulations require all drivers have pre-employment drug testing. Recreational and Medical Marijuana use are prohibited under DOT.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. RMTD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran, or other protected status.

Retirement benefits

Retirement information (IMRF)

Rides is an IMRF Employer. Eligible employees participate in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) as part of their retirement benefits.

You can visit their website at IMRF.org to obtain information regarding their system.

In addition to IMRF, RMTD also offers a Retirement Plan (457b) to help employees save for the future.