Transit Operations Supervisor - CDL Required

Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA); Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 74,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental, Supplemental,

Life Insurance

Employee Discounts

COTA Bus Pass

Wellness Initiatives

On-Site Health Coach

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Public Pension through OPERS & Ohio 1

Paid Parental Leave

On-Site Chair Massage

Job summary

Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) seeks a supervisory leader to ensure fixed-route service runs smoothly, maintains safety, and coordinates with city partners during incidents.

The role requires an Associate's degree, four years of supervisory/transit leadership experience, and a Class B CDL with Airbrake and Passenger endorsements. TSI certification may be pursued as needed. This position supports COTA’s mission to Move Every Life Forward.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's degree and four years of supervisory/leadership experience in transit operations or related field.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a Class B CDL with Airbrake & Passenger endorsements.
• Ability to obtain TSI certification, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operation of the fixed-route transit system and ensure compliance with laws and safety.
• Evaluate staff performance, provide coaching, and maintain operator records.
• Participate in staff recruitment and on-boarding, including training to close skill gaps.
• Manage on-site street operations and radio equipment to ensure service stability.
• Resolve day-to-day issues such as breakdowns, accidents, and route changes.
• Dispatch operators per schedule and assign daily work per policy and contracts.
• Enforce policies, maintain attendance, and manage disciplinary processes as required.
• Maintain courteous communications with the public regarding service and changes.
• Propose improvements to operations to reduce turnaround times and improve customer service.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Transportation leadership

Communication skills

On-site operations knowledge

Education

Associate's degree

CDL Class B with Airbrake & Passenger endorsements

TSI certification (obtainable)

Job description

Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) seeks a supervisory leader to ensure fixed-route service runs smoothly, maintains safety, and coordinates with city partners during incidents.

The role requires an Associate's degree, four years of supervisory/transit leadership experience, and a Class B CDL with Airbrake and Passenger endorsements. TSI certification may be pursued as needed. This position supports COTA’s mission to Move Every Life Forward.