| Cherriots Local and Cherriots Regional | Full Fare | Reduced Fare |
|---|---|---|
| One-Ride | $1.60 | $0.80 |
| Day Pass | $3.25 | $1.50 |
| 30 Day Pass or Month Pass | $45.00 | $22.50 |
| Annual Pass (Cherriots Tap Card or Umo Mobility App) | $540.00 | $270.00 |
| Cherriots LIFT and Cherriots Dial-a-Ride | Fare |
|---|---|
| One-Ride (one way) | $3.20 |
| Universal LIFT Month Pass (Cherriots Tap Card or Umo Mobility App) | $90.00 |
| Cherriots Local y Cherriots Regional | Tarifa Normal | Tarifa Reducida |
|---|---|---|
| Un-Viaje | $1.60 | $0.80 |
| Pase del Día | $3.25 | $1.50 |
| Pase de Mes y Pase de 30 Días | $45.00 | $22.50 |
| Pase Anual (Cherriots Tap Card o Umo Mobility App) | $540.00 | $270.00 |
| Cherriots LIFT y Cherriots Dial-a-Ride | Tarifa |
|---|---|
| Un-Viaje (solo ida) | $3.20 |
Nota: Los jóvenes de 0 a 18 años pueden viajar en todos los servicios de Cherriots de forma gratuita. No se requiere pase.
October 1, 2025 | 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. | 3170 Del Webb Ave NE Salem, OR
Drive your career at Cherriots! You’re invited to stop by and talk with our hiring managers, learn about our current job openings, and discover our amazing employer-paid benefits. We keep Salem moving with our 250 employees, and you can be part of our team!
When you arrive, please follow the signs to the designated visitor parking area.
Prefer not to drive? Skip the parking and ride Route 9.
What should I bring?
Bring your resume or a completed application. If you forget your application at home, no problem, we’ll have it available on-site for you to fill out.
Will I be interviewed on the spot?
No. However, you will have the opportunity to meet the hiring manager, and there’s a chance an interview could be scheduled during the event.
Are you only hiring drivers?
Not at all! While we’re always looking for great drivers, we also have departments you might not expect, such as IT, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Project Management, Maintenance, and more. We may not be hiring for these roles now, but please stop by the event to discover the different routes your career can take at Cherriots.
What should I wear?
Come as you are; casual attire is welcome. We recommend closed-toe shoes, as part of the event takes place in the maintenance shop.
Will there be parking available?
Yes, free parking will be available for all attendees. Please see Parking and Transportation information.
Do I need a CDL to apply?
Nope! All you need is a valid driver’s license to apply. If you’re hired, we provide paid, in-house CDL training. You’ll even have the chance to chat with one of our trainers at the event.
Have other questions? Please email us at recruitment@cherriots.org
Whether you’re interested in getting behind the wheel of a 40-foot-long bus or more at home with numbers and spreadsheets, Cherriots has a place for you.
Cherriots is a growing organization and needs talented people ready to serve our community. It’s a big challenge. We provide services over a 76-square-mile-area in Salem-Keizer and the Mid-Willamette Valley.
Working at Cherriots is more than a job;
it’s a career path with many opportunities.
Skilled transit operators (bus drivers) help Cherriots riders reach their destination in all weather and road conditions. Mechanics and service technicians keep the Cherriots fleet in tip-top shape.
The Cherriots mission of creating community connections also requires accountants, technicians, information technology specialists, human resources staff, transit planners, and customer service representatives.
Cherriots especially values employees with people skills, who make customer service their highest priority. Cherriots emphasizes career development and employees can advance into supervisory and management positions.
Cherriots provides competitive pay and benefits, including health insurance and a retirement plan. Many of our employees find not only jobs, but a rewarding public service career with Cherriots. We invite you to join our team.
Click the links below to download an application form and save it to your computer.
If you are completing an application on your mobile device, you may need to use the Adobe Acrobat Reader mobile app (or similar third party app) to fill and sign the documents. Click the link below to download the Adobe Acrobat Reader app for your mobile device:
Note: completion on a computer is recommended.
Once you have completed the application, either email it to recruitment@cherriots.org or print and mail to:
Salem Area Mass Transit District
Human Resources Department
555 Court St. NE, Suite 5230
Salem, OR 97301
QUESTIONS?
Contact the Human Resources Division at 503-588-2424. Our office hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Cherriots is an Equal Opportunity Employer
