Bus Operator

3 weeks ago


Columbus, Ohio, United States Central Ohio Transit Authority Full time
Job Title: Bus Operator

Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) is seeking a skilled Bus Operator to join our team. As a Bus Operator, you will be responsible for safely and efficiently transporting passengers across the Central Ohio area.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Operate a motor coach safely and courteously, transporting passengers over various lines in COTA's systems while complying with all state and local traffic laws.
  • Perform work in accordance with operating rules and regulations.
  • Speak coherently and plainly, in order to call out stops and provide passengers with necessary information.
  • Conduct Pre-Trip, bicycle rack, and engine compartment inspections.
  • Assist passengers utilizing wheelchairs to enter and exit the coach and assist with wheelchair securements per ADA guidelines.
  • May serve as a training mentor: training student bus operators in the safe operation of a motor coach over prescribed routes.
Requirements:
  • Must be at least 21 years old.
  • Must have a valid Ohio Driver's License and qualify to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) permit.
  • High school diploma or GED certificate and one (1) year of professional driving or customer service experience (an equivalent combination of educational achievement/coursework and relevant work experience may be considered qualifying in lieu of education and/or experience).
  • Must have proof of U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the U.S.
  • Must have one year's experience in a public contact job, preferably as a sales clerk, waiter/waitress, customer service, etc.
  • Must have a steady work history.
  • Must have reliable transportation.
  • Must verify the past three (3) years' driving record and meet the following criteria:
    • No more than one moving violation within 1 year.
    • No more than 2 moving violations in last 3 years.
    • No revocation/suspension in last 3 years.
    • No OMVI or DUI in last 3 years.
    • No hit and skips in last 3 years.
    • No ACDA accident in last 3 years.
Benefits:
  • COTA offers competitive benefits including: medical/Rx, vision, dental, and supplemental insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, employee discounts, employee bus pass; wellness initiatives, on-site cooking classes & chair massages, on-site Health Coaches & Dietitians, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits through OPERS & Ohio Deferred Compensation.

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