Employment

Want to change community through your work?  DARTS needs staff of all ages who will work together to serve people in need and engage them in community life.

• Paid training
• Flexible day, evening, and weekend hours
• Friendly, supportive work environment

DARTS hires individuals who will serve people in a friendly, respectful, and caring way.  If you want to apply for a position at DARTS, please call Human Resources at 651.455.1560. You can complete our online employment application (right) or download and fill out an application and then fax or mail it to DARTS.

Drivers

DARTS drivers provide rides to older adults, adults with disabilities, and other community residents 365 days a year through all Minnesota seasons. Our drivers operate lift-equipped vans/buses and must pass the following before employment: criminal history background check; chemical screening; and physical exam. Drivers must be able to physically help people using wheelchairs through doorways and up and down ramps and to bend down while securing wheelchairs inside the bus. Classroom training (20 hrs) and in-the-field driver training (40 hrs) are provided.  

Homemakers 

DARTS homemakers perform general housekeeping assistance for older homeowners. Duties may include sweeping, dusting, vacuuming, washing dishes, doing laundry, grocery shopping, and so on. To qualify you should have a strong interest in working with elders, excellent communication skills, dependable and punctual behavior, a good work ethic, and a caring personality. Homemakers need reliable transportation to get to client homes and must pass a pre-employment background check, including a criminal history check.

Administrative

Transportation office administrative positions include dispatcher, scheduler, and ride request taker. All positions require excellent communication skills, telephone etiquette, organizational skills, and data entry experience. High school diploma or GED required. Additional experience in radio communication, scheduling, and dispatching required for the dispatcher and scheduler positions, as well as knowledge of the Dakota County/Twin Cities area.

Administrative positions also exist in other divisions at DARTS, including development and community services.

Professional

Professional opportunities at DARTS include general operations, transportation planning and implementation, service coordination and geriatric care management, volunteer programs and resources, development, community resources, information technology, and communications and marketing.

How to apply

If you are interested in applying for a position at DARTS, please call Human Resources at 651.455.1560 or download and fill out the appropriate employment application form (above right). You can then fax or mail it to DARTS.