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Hyatt Regency Columbus

Bakeshop Banquet Cook - AM

Columbus, OH · On-site

$17.50 - $21.75/hr

Free COTA Bus Pass * Free meals, Family Events, and Recognition Celebrations * Discounted monthly parking passes for Downtown parking * Take pride in working for a company that is in the "100 Best ...

Hyatt Regency Columbus

AM Banquet Cook

Columbus, OH · On-site

$17.50 - $21.75/hr

Free COTA Bus Pass * Free meals, Family Events, and Recognition Celebrations * Discounted monthly parking passes for Downtown parking * Take pride in working for a company that is in the "100 Best ...

SSM Health Physical Therapy

COTA

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$23/hr

COTA Location: Sunset Hills, MO Type of Employment: Full-Time Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00A-4:30P ... Acquisition of a Class E license allowing for the operation of the bus Preferred Qualifications

SSM Health Physical Therapy

COTA

Saint Louis, MO

$23/hr

COTA Location: Sunset Hills, MO Type of Employment: Full-Time Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00A-4 ... Acquisition of a Class E license allowing for the operation of the bus Preferred Qualifications

SSM Health Physical Therapy

COTA

Chesterfield, MO · On-site

$23/hr

COTA Location: Chesterfield, MO Type of Employment: Full-Time Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00A-4 ... Acquisition of a Class E license allowing for the operation of the bus Preferred Qualifications

Select Medical

COTA

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$23/hr

COTA Location: Sunset Hills, MO Type of Employment: Full-Time Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00A-4:30P ... Acquisition of a Class E license allowing for the operation of the bus Preferred Qualifications

SSM Health Physical Therapy

COTA

Chesterfield, MO · On-site

$23/hr

COTA Location: Chesterfield, MO Type of Employment: Full-Time Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00A-4:30P ... Acquisition of a Class E license allowing for the operation of the bus Preferred Qualifications

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How much do cota bus jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for cota bus in the United States is $32.47, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $27.40 and $36.54 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a COTA Bus job?

A COTA Bus job typically refers to a position with the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA), which operates public transportation in the Columbus, Ohio area. These jobs often include roles such as bus operators, maintenance technicians, customer service representatives, and administrative staff. Bus operators are responsible for safely transporting passengers along designated routes, following schedules, and ensuring a positive rider experience. Employees may receive benefits such as competitive pay, health insurance, and retirement plans. Training is usually provided for new hires, particularly for those without prior commercial driving experience.

What are the typical responsibilities of a COTA working on a bus?

A COTA working on a bus is responsible for supporting students or individuals with disabilities during transport, ensuring their comfort and safety, and implementing therapeutic strategies as needed. This includes assisting with transfers, monitoring behavior or medical needs, and collaborating closely with bus drivers and school staff to maintain a safe environment. Additionally, COTAs may communicate with families or caregivers and keep detailed documentation of daily interactions. This unique role allows COTAs to make a direct impact on students’ well-being and independence during their daily commute.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Cota Bus position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a COTA (Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant) in a school bus or transit setting, candidates typically need a COTA certification, knowledge of occupational therapy practices, and experience working with children or individuals with disabilities. Familiarity with assistive devices, therapeutic equipment, and specialized documentation software is often required. Strong communication, patience, and collaboration skills help COTAs work effectively with students, families, bus drivers, and educational teams. These abilities are vital to ensure safe and effective support for individuals with special needs during transportation.

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Lead Data Analyst

Lead Data Analyst

Central Ohio Transit Authority

Columbus, OH • On-site

$75K - $89K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Salary: $75,940.80 - $89,356.60
Location: 33 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Benefits:
  • Medical, Vision, Dental, Supplemental and Life Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Discounts
  • COTA Bus Pass
  • Wellness Initiatives
  • On-Site Chair Massage
  • On-Site Health Coach
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Student Loan Repayment Program
  • Public Pension through OPERS & Ohio Deferred Compensation

POSITION SUMMARY:
COTA's Lead Data Analyst will support the design and development of data integrations and reporting to enhance the accuracy and quality of decision making. Key functions include conducting in-depth data analysis, collaborating with database developers to enhance data collection and storage procedures, and developing and maintaining data integrations and ETL flows.
Performs duties that advance COTA's Strategic Plan and reflect the organization's core values of safety, empowerment, accountability, teamwork, and service, and support the mission of Moving Every Life Forward.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
  • Leads analyses from requirements gathering or problem statement through deployment or presentation, fully understanding business processes and objectives, underlying data, and relevant factors;
  • Independently manages analytics projects and provides regular and clear updates; and,
  • Synthesizes complex analyses into clear narratives to facilitate understanding and decision-making.
  • Support the design and implementation of integration flows and enhancements, including APIs and/or file-based integrations.
  • Work cross-functionally to identify opportunities and build solutions to optimize data processing, improve data quality, identify issues, and reduce failures.
  • Gather data from primary or secondary data sources to identify and interpret trends.
  • Create robust (advanced and/or statistical) analysis and communicate findings to management to inform business decisions and prioritize information system needs.
  • Document processes and maintain data records.
  • Adhere to best practices in data analysis and collection.
  • Keep abreast of developments and trends in data quality analysis.
  • Support Quality Assurance/Quality Control to ensure a quality level that meets COTA's requirements; monitors data systems to ensure data quality.
  • Collaborate with other business analysts and project team members across the department and on other projects to share knowledge and experience that can be leveraged for cross-project purposes or for improvement in the data quality process in general.
  • Performs other duties as assigned; and
  • Regular, predictable and punctual attendance required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
  • Requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, statistics, mathematics, or related field and minimum of four (4) years of experience in data analysis. An advanced degree in data science, statistics, mathematics or a related field is strongly preferred.

COTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on job needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

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