BCRTA Vehicle Operators - CDL

About the role

Butler County Regional Transit Authority (BCRTA) is a regional public transit agency serving Butler County, Ohio, including Hamilton, Middletown, Fairfield, West Chester, Oxford, and Miami University. As a political subdivision of the State of Ohio and the designated recipient of Federal Transit funding, BCRTA operates with a mission to improve quality of life and support economic development through safe, reliable, and innovative public transportation. The team of approximately 120 employees serves the community with professionalism, integrity, and compassion, fostering a workplace built on inclusion, teamwork, respect, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Pay

• Starting pay: $20.00 per hour
• Up to $24.60 per hour for qualified candidates with verified passenger transportation or transit experience within the past 10 years
• Annual merit-based wage increases

Benefits

• 14% employer retirement contribution through the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS)
• Paid CDL training (if applicable)
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development
• Supportive team environment
• Full-time employees also eligible for: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; Short-term disability and life insurance; Up to 29 paid days off during the first year

Schedule

Drivers are based out of Butler County locations in Hamilton, Middletown, and Oxford. Service operates seven days a week, up to 23 hours per day, offering a variety of schedules to fit operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate 35-foot transit coaches and 25-passenger cutaway vehicles
• Provide exceptional customer service to every passenger
• Help people travel safely throughout Butler County
• Work independently while following established routes and procedures
• Use onboard technology, including tablets and mobile applications (training provided)
• Follow all safety regulations and company policies

Requirements

• Enjoy serving others and working with the public
• Dependable and arrive on time
• Can work independently and make sound decisions
• Comfortable learning new technology
• Have excellent safety awareness

Qualifications

• Class A or Class B CDL with Passenger Endorsement
• Clean driving record (fewer than four points)
• Ability to pass a DOT physical examination
• Ability to pass a DOT drug screen
• Ability to pass state and national background checks