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At COTA, we’re looking for people with drive – the drive to advance your career, the drive to help your colleagues grow, and the drive to move every life forward. If that sounds like you, then consider a career with Team COTA! We offer fantastic benefits, a pension, tuition reimbursement and so much more. If you’re ready to switch lanes, then apply for an open role at COTA today.

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Existing Employees

We provide solutions that connect people to prosperity through innovation, dedication and teamwork.

COTA hires for a wide range of positions, including:

COTA is a people-first company focused on building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce. To help you thrive personally and professionally, we offer comprehensive benefits.

CULTURE AND community

We intentionally create opportunities to gather and celebrate as a team, with family fun days, a “Roadeo” and so much more. COTA consistently earns recognition for our workplace culture, community involvement and industry leadership.

COTA 2022 Employer of the Year
Proud Supporter of Parity.org
2020 APTA Award Winner, Outstanding Public Transportation System Achievement Award, COTA
Military.com Veteran Hiring Pledge
Columbus Women

Team COTA is actively involved in our community. Through our internal Ambassador program, members of Team COTA can earn credits for joining us at local festivals and celebrations to help educate our community about COTA’s services and impact.

COTA EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUPS

Through our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), we organize food drives, free produce drops, resources for Veterans, toy donations and so much more. ERGs are voluntary, employee-led groups organized around a shared interest or identity. They serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned by organizational mission, values, goals, business practices and objectives.





At COTA, we value the service that Veterans and their family members have given to our country. If you are a disabled Veteran (or any other person with a disability) applying for a career with COTA and need assistance with our application process, please contact our Diversity and EEO Administrator at DAVISJL@COTA.COM.

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