Working at Duluth Transit Authority (DTA)

Duluth Transit Authority (DTA) provides safe, convenient and affordable public transit service in Duluth, Proctor, and Hermantown, MN and Superior, WI. The positive impact on the community served makes Duluth Transit Authority (DTA) one of the most rewarding places to work.

Diving Into the Values at Duluth Transit Authority (DTA)

Creating a Positive Community Impact

The team members at Duluth Transit Authority (DTA) make sure their riders get from point A to point B in the safest way possible. They take care of riders in all walks of life so the drivers are always prepared to help you.

Human Resource Director Jason Arnold sat down with Zippia to discuss more about what makes Duluth Transit Authority (DTA) so rewarding.

No Surprises

Consistency is Key

Being able to serve the community day-in and day-out is just one of the things that make Duluth Transit employees tick. Having consistency in their jobs with an outstanding work/life balance is another.

"We don't have to sugarcoat anything here," Arnold said. "It's very black and white. You clock in, enjoy your work, clock out and enjoy your life."

Duluth Transit employees enjoy a stable, fixed schedule every day. Managers, leaders and executives may have emergencies to tend to, but those are few and far between.

The company culture is a very traditional old school environment with a touch of new.

Reliable Transit

Getting From Point A to B

Duluth Transit employees know what is expected of them from the time that they punch in until the time they punch out: providing a safe, friendly and professional ride.

Being able to serve those riders every day creates a positive impact on the community they serve.

"It's a rewarding place to work because of the difference we make in the communities we serve," Arnold said.

Long List of Benefits

Outstanding Place to Work

Duluth Transit offers an extremely good compensation and benefits package. It seems like the list could go on forever. The benefits include:

Competitive Wages

Paid Health and Dental Insurance Premiums (Including Family Level Coverage)

Paid Life/AD & D Insurance Premiums (Including Family Level Coverage)

Paid Disability Insurance Premiums

Paid Retirement Pension Plan Contributions

State of MN Deferred Compensation Plan Participation

Flexible Spending Account Participation

Fitness Program Reimbursement Participation

Paid Employee Assistance Program Participation/Services

Paid Vacation

Paid Floating Holidays

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Worked Holiday Premium Pay

Paid Uniforms

Paid Personal Protective Equipment

Paid Bus Passes (Including Family Level Coverage)

Discounts At Local Area Attractions/Service Providers Career Development

In addition, they host quarterly employee engagement, recognition and appreciation events each year. Duluth Transit also participates in various community outreach and charity initiatives that vary from year to year.