ABQ RIDE Hiring Event
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Where
Description
Apply, Interview, and Walk Out with a conditional Job Offer on the Same Day!
Event Offerings:
- On-Site HR Teams to Help with Application Process
- Same-Day Interviews
- Q & A with Current Employees
- Hands-on Bus Demos
- Facility Tours
- FREE Drinks
- Food truck on-site
Positions for Rapid Hire:
- Mechanic II & III
- Mechanic's Helper
- Transit Safety Officer
- Motorcoach Operator
- Sun Van Chauffeur
- Transit Vehicle Servicer
- Paint & Body Worker
What to Bring:
The rapid hire process requires all applicants to fill out an application (computers provided and on-site support available to help) and to bring the following for the positions you would like to apply for:
- Motorcoach Operator
- Driver’s license
- Sun Van Chauffeur
- Driver’s license
- Proof of education (high school diploma or GED or successful completion of WorkKeys Skills Assessment)
- Mechanic III
- Driver’s license
- Proof of education (high school diploma or GED supplemented by two years technical training in automotive maintenance and mechanical repair and three years of experience in minor or major automotive maintenance and mechanical repair of a variety of vehicles and equipment)
- ASE Certification (preferred)
- Mechanic II
- Driver’s license
- Proof of education (high school diploma or GED and two years of technical training in automotive maintenance and mechanical repair and two years of experience in minor and major automotive maintenance and mechanical repair of a variety of vehicles and equipment)
- Paint & Body Worker
- Driver’s license
- Proof of education (high school diploma or GED)
- Two-year technical certificate or training in automotive repair and two years of vehicle restoration experience
- Transit Vehicle Servicer
- Driver’s license
- Proof of education (high school diploma or GED)
- Mechanic’s Helper
- Driver’s license
- Proof of education (high school diploma or GED supplemented by 30 credit hours vocational training in mechanical repair and one year of experience in mechanical repair)
- Transit Safety Officer, APD
- Driver’s license
- Proof of education (high school diploma or GED)
***Applicants must bring all the required materials in order to participate in the rapid hire process. You will be asked to leave and return with the required items if you do not have them upon arrival at the Hiring Event.
New Hire Incentives:
- Paint & Body Worker, $5,000
- Motorcoach Operator (without CDL) $2,500
- Motorcoach Operator (with CDL) $5,000
- Mechanic III (without CDL) $2,500
- Mechanic III (with CDL) $5,000
- Transit Vehicle Servicer, $750
- Sun Van Chauffeur, $750
Transfer Incentives:
- Motorcoach Operator (without CDL) $500
- Motorcoach Operator (with CDLe) $1,000
- Transit Vehicle Servicer, $750
- Sun Van Chauffeur, $750
Learn More About Hiring Incentives
Employment Benefits:
- Serve the public and get to know the community
- Enjoy upwards of $15K in City benefits annually
- City contributes $7K+ to your retirement account annually
- Approximately 25% of your wage will be reinvested into your retirement every year; you pay only 20% of that amount
- Applicants needing a CDL get FREE training and testing on-the-job, worth $5K in value
- New bus drivers can earn $72K+ in total value annually with salary, benefits, and hiring incentives
- Earn $85K+ as a bus driver after three years of employment or more
- A single person will only pay approximately $150 per month in health care costs with low co-pays
- City employees can establish Primary Care at a free onsite clinic with zero copay visits for employee and family members
- Transit employees receive one-on-one meetings with supervisors to talk about career growth, feedback, resources, performance, and more to promote positive conversations, servant leadership, and employee-centeredness
- Leadership and Mentorship programs coming to ABQ RIDE in 2025 to support professional growth and community across team members
Time Off
ABQ RIDE employees enjoy the equivalent of working 11 months and getting 1 month in paid leave annually.
- 6 to 12 days of Paid Holidays
- 7 to 12 days of Paid Sick
- 12 days of Paid Vacation
- 1 day off for your Birthday
Plus
- Union Membership
- Pension Plans (PERA)
- Deferred Compensation
- Prepaid Legal Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Free Select Gym Memberships
- Wellness Programs
- & many opportunities for advancement!
Learn More About Benefits Offerings
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WorkKeys Skills Assessments
If the position that you are applying for requires proof of education and you did not complete high school, a GED, or college, you need to complete a WorkKeys Skills Assessment by choosing either of the following:
- Complete your assessment between 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the event (computers and staff support available)
- Complete your WorkKeys Assessment in advance of the event by contacting the CABQ Employee Learning Center at (505) 768-3200 or [email protected]
Commercial Driver's License
Please note that if applicants do not hold a CDL, ABQ RIDE will facilitate their training and testing free of charge to obtain a CDL for Motorcoach Operator, Vehicle Servicer, and Mechanic positions.
How Conditional Offers Work
Any job offer is made on a conditional basis that all requirements and approvals are met by the start date. The City of Albuquerque is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination.
Translation Services
If you require translation services at the event, please contact ABQ RIDE's Language Access Coordinator, Madeline Skrak at [email protected] or (505) 917-5751.
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Hiring Event. We're hiring Drivers, Mechanics, Transit Safety Officers (APD), and more! Apply, interview, and walk out with a conditional job offer on the same day. April11 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m..