Laketran, Geauga Transit hosting hiring event
May 24—Laketran and Geauga Transit are hosting a hiring event from 1 to 6 p.m. May 30 to fill 25 part-time bus driver positions, officials announced this week.
The event will be held at Auburn Career Center, at 8140 Auburn Road in Concord Township.
Interviews are guaranteed to all applicants, the agencies confirmed.
No commercial driver's license is required and all training is paid.
Employee benefits include:
—Competitive salary
—Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
—Paid vacation, holiday and sick time
—Free uniforms and shoe allowance
—Ohio Deferred Compensation Supplemental Retirement Plan
—Competitive medical, dental and vision
—Paid training for CDL
A valid Ohio driver's license is required for an interview.
All applicants must pass a background check, a drug test, and an Ohio Department of Transportation physical.
Applicants must also be available for a six-week training class beginning June 12.
"Being a public transit driver is a great career opportunity for any phase in life," said Laketran CEO Ben Capelle. "Many of our part-time drivers quickly move to full-time positions creating lifelong careers, while others enjoy it as a retirement job.
"We are excited to be partnering with Geauga Transit to bring more awareness to transit careers while seeking out individuals who are passionate about serving our community."
Laketran encourages applicants to complete an employment application in advance by visiting www.laketran.com/hiring-event.
For more information, contact Emily Gilliam at 440-350-1004 or jobs@laketran.com.
