Careers
Why I Drive
Check out why our drivers buckle up with BCRTA!
Paid Time Off (PTO)
BCRTA has a generous PTO policy that accrues based on hours worked during the pay period. The PTO rate is also based on service years in OPERS. If you have past service credit in OPERS, we’ll recognize it and you’ll earn even more! An employee with no prior service credit that works 40 hours per week earns 29 days of PTO in their first year. Employees are also permitted to “sell” or cash out unused PTO annually in November.
Medical Benefits
BCRTA offers a robust medical benefits plan to full-time employees at an affordable monthly premium for everyone. Really affordable!
In addition, BCRTA also offers vision, dental, and short-term disability benefits to full-time employees with or without medical coverage. All full-time employees receive life insurance and the opportunity to purchase additional coverage beyond the company sponsored plan.
Don’t need insurance? No problem! We offer an opt-out incentive for full-time employees who choose not to elect medical benefits.
Retirement
Ohio Public Employee Retirement System
Employees contribute 10% of their wages through payroll deduction and BCRTA matches that with a 14% employer contribution.
Ohio Deferred Compensation
Ohio Deferred Compensation is a supplemental retirement plan for all Ohio public employees. This program is voluntary for employees and is used as a supplemental retirement option.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
BCRTA offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to our employees and their immediate family members. EAP services are confidential and are provided at no additional cost to employees. The EAP offers the following services: support and counseling, financial and legal assistance, employee enrichment training, and career development.
Paid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Training
BCRTA provides CDL training for both the pre-trip inspection and driving portions of the exam. A Class B CDL with passenger endorsement and air brake restriction removed allows to drive the larger class vehicles. Don’t have or want a CDL? That’s OK! We still need plenty of staff to drive our non-CDL minibuses and vans.
Miami University Work +
BCRTA encourages all team members to enhance their education and development through in-house training and courses offered by outside educational institutions. BCRTA is a participant in the Miami University Work + Program that employs students working on a degree at one of Miami’s regional campuses. These students are eligible to receive a tuition reimbursement from BCRTA of up to $6,200 per calendar year as long as all requirements have been satisfied.
Employee Referral Program
BCRTA has an employee referral program that gives the employee that refers someone a bonus of $250 and 16 hours of PTO if their referred candidate remains employed by BCRTA for 90 days after their release from training. Join us and recruit your own team! There is no limit on the number of times an employee can receive the bonus. Just make sure the applicant places the current employee’s name on the application.
Learn about our open jobs listed below, or go to our jobs portal https://bcrta.applytojob.com/apply/
Applications are public records and will only be reviewed once for each position. Applicants must submit a separate application for each position of interest. BCRTA applications do not represent a contract of employment.
Open Positions
Vehicle Operator - CDL
Want to make an impact in your community and collect a paycheck?
Need a new career path with a future?
Love to drive?
Position will require 3-4 weeks of paid full-time training.
Butler County Regional Transit Authority welcomes employees who need a new passion! We have a new fleet with regular replacement schedules. We respect our employees’ time. We help our neighbors get around. We meet new people. We work all over Butler County. We drive … and we need YOU!
Our drivers work out of our Butler County, Ohio offices in Hamilton, Middletown, or Oxford. All our driving positions start at $20.00 per hour with annual merit based raises. Already have transit experience or passenger transportation experience? With verified proof of employment within the last 10 years, your starting pay could be as high as $24.60 per hour! We provide 14% retirement match, full medical, dental, and vision benefits, short term disability, life insurance, and up to 29 paid days off your first year!
You will drive our 35' coaches and 25 passenger cutaways. Our drivers work anywhere from 35 to 40+ hours per week with paid training. We operate up to 23 hours per day, Monday through Sunday. We have a schedule for you!
You’ll be responsible for:
- Safely operating a vehicle without distractions
- Taking amazing care of our passengers
- Working without a supervisor over your shoulder
- Following directions and enforcing rules
You Must:
- Learn to work with technology, like tablets, apps and the interwebs. Don’t worry, we’ll teach you. You just have to be willing!
- Be on time
- Pass a DOT drug screen
- Pass a DOT physical
- Pass a state and national background check
- Have a clean driving record (less than 4 points)
- Class A or B CDL with passenger endorsement is required.
About Butler County RTA
BCRTA is a political subdivision of the State of Ohio organized as a Regional Transit Authority under Ohio code. BCRTA acts as the designated recipient for Federal Transit Funds and provides public transportation services within and around Butler County, Ohio including Hamilton, Middletown, Fairfield, West Chester, Oxford, and Miami University. The BCRTA employs or directs around 120 transit employees and manages an annual budget over $7M. BCRTA is governed by a nine-member Board of Trustees.
BCRTA is a public transit agency dedicated to support Butler County’s quality of life and economic development through public transportation solutions.
Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes inclusion, diversity, cooperation, problem-solving, teamwork, independence and ingenuity.
BCRTA benefits now include medical, dental, vision, life insurance and short-term disability coverage in addition to generous paid time off, 14% retirement match in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS), opportunities for advancement, and professional development.
*Hiring is through our main office in Hamilton, Ohio.
TABC Board of Directors
Do you love public transit? Do you see a need for better transportation and more options in your community? Would you like to advocate for public transit in Butler County?
The Transit Alliance of Butler County (TABC) is now accepting applications for seats on the Board of Directors. The Transit Alliance is a non-profit organization whose specific objective is advocating and increasing the availability of affordable transportation in Butler County.
This is a volunteer position and Directors shall be of the age of majority in this state. Other qualifications for directors of this corporation shall be as follows: Individuals from public, non-profit, or private entities directly engaged in transportation coordination efforts in Butler County, Ohio who have the authority to represent their agencies in decisions regarding the use of agency resources to further the goals of the Butler County Transportation Authority.
It shall be the duty of the directors to:
- Perform any and all duties imposed on them collectively or individually by law, by the Articles of Incorporation, and by these Code of Regulations;
- Appoint and remove, employ and discharge, and, except as otherwise provided in these Code of Regulations, prescribe the duties and fix the compensation, if any, of all officers, agents, and employees of the corporation;
- Supervise the project coordinator (or other such primary employee) who in turn supervises all other employees of the corporation to assure that their duties are performed properly
Any Board Member appointed to fill a vacancy shall be appointed only to serve the unexpired term. Any appointed Board Member is eligible for reappointment. The three-year term starts July 1.
The TABC meets four times per year at the Butler County Regional Transit Authority Hamilton Facility.
Equal Opportunity Employment
BCRTA states as its policy a commitment to provide equal opportunity to all persons in matters affecting all employment processes, but not limited to, recruitment, employment, compensation, benefits, promotions, training, discipline, transfer selection, terminations, and other terms and conditions of employment and layoff practices without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, national origin, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veterans status, or age.
Further, BCRTA is committed to complying with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act and prohibits discrimination on
the basis of disability. BCRTA will make accommodations that are reasonable and not unduly burdensome to enable qualified disabled applicants and employees to participate in the employment process and perform essential job functions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who should apply for BCRTA?
A: Anyone who wants to improve our community by providing top-notch public transportation while enjoying competitive pay, stellar benefits, PTO and much more. If you don’t have a CDL, we’ll help you make that happen. Take a look at each job description to get a better idea of who should apply for each role.
Q: How long does it take to apply?
A: Just a few minutes!
Q: We know there are great benefits (PTO, medical, etc.) but what other perks are there?
A: Many drivers say there’s something special about helping our neighbors get where they need to go — whether it be to work, the grocery store or the mall. It simply feels good to connect with the community in such a unique way, and getting to know the customers is deeply rewarding.
Q: How can I learn more about the process?
A: Reach out to us by emailing request@butlercountyrta.com or calling 513-785-5237.
