COTA is central Ohio's public transportation provider, providing nearly 19 million passenger trips per year. 

COTA's fleet of more than 325 fixed-route buses operate across a service area of 562 square miles in Franklin County and parts of Delaware, Fairfield, Licking and Union counties. COTA’s paratransit service, Mainstream, serves seniors and people with disabilities with 250,000+ trips each year.

COTA’s roughly 1,100 employees include more than 700 bus operators. We are always looking for talented people to join Team COTA. Visit www.cota.com/jobs to view our openings.
 
Our Vision: To Move Every Life Forward.
 
Our Mission: We provide solutions that connect people to prosperity through innovation, dedication and teamwork.

Transportation

Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA)

Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA)'s headquarters in Columbus, OH, United States

The Legal and Compliance Team at COTA ensures adherence to local, state, and federal regulations, manages legal matters, and mitigates risks to safeguard the organization's operations. Team members engage in activities ranging from legal counsel and risk assessment to overseeing labor relations and compliance audits, thereby supporting COTA’s mission of providing innovative and reliable public transportation solutions.

Legal and Compliance Team

The Leadership Team at COTA is responsible for guiding the strategic direction of the organization and ensuring the execution of its mission and vision. This team, comprising key executive roles such as the Chief Legal/General Counsel, Chief Equity Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and others, focuses on areas including legal oversight, equity initiatives, financial management, human resources, technological innovation, transit operations, external relations, and engineering. Through their collaborative efforts, the Leadership Team drives innovation, operational excellence, and community engagement to connect people to prosperity.

Leadership Team

The Talent Acquisition and HR team at COTA is responsible for recruiting and retaining top talent, managing employee relations, overseeing compensation and benefits, and facilitating organizational training and development. This team ensures that the workforce is equipped and motivated to move every life forward by connecting people to prosperity through innovative solutions and teamwork.

Talent Acquisition and HR

The Cybersecurity and IT Services team at COTA is responsible for ensuring the security and integrity of the organization's IT infrastructure and data. They manage both the cybersecurity measures to protect against threats and the IT service desk operations to support internal users. Their work includes implementing security protocols, maintaining databases, providing technical support, and managing IT services to ensure the smooth operation of COTA's transportation solutions.

Cybersecurity and IT Services

The Customer Service and Relations Team at COTA is responsible for ensuring a positive experience for all passengers by addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and handling feedback related to services. They work to build and maintain strong relationships with the community, ensuring that customer needs and expectations are met. The team also collaborates on service planning and enhancements to continuously improve the transit experience.

Customer Service and Relations Team

This department focuses on managing and integrating engineering projects and design processes for vehicle development.

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People (6)

Jobs (0)

Other teams

Leadership Team

Talent Acquisition and HR

Cybersecurity and IT Services

Customer Service and Relations Team

Engineering and Design

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