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Our Campus Area Bus Service (CABS) works to provide safe, reliable and friendly service to all of our customers at Ohio State. View our open positions below. Join our team and start earning these great benefits today!

Open Positions

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Student Bus Driver Student Service Crew

If you don't have time to complete the full application, submit the short contact form below and we will contact you.

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Benefits and Highlights

Medical and Retirement Options
  • Comprehensive medical coverage with choice of care provider begins on the first day of employment.
  • Dental, vision and prescription drug coverage for staff and dependents are included.
  • A variety of life insurance options are available for employees, same-sex domestic partners/spouses and their dependents.
  • Pension benefits are provided through the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) or the Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP). 
Continue Your Education 

The university pays 100% of the instructional, general and non-Ohio resident fees for employees to take up to 10 credit hours per semester. The university pays 50% of the undergraduate level instructional and general fees for eligible dependents.

Paid Leave Benefits 

Paid holidays annually, (including Juneteenth).

Diversity

Learn more about our work to collaboratively develop programs, policies, practices and initiatives that reflect our commitment to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive work environment.

Visit our diversity and inclusion webpage.

Health and Wellness

Ohio State strives to become the healthiest campus in the world. Learn more about our work to support health and wellness through a variety of resources and opportunities.

Visit our health and wellness webpage.

Staff Recognition

The contributions of our team members are critical to providing transportation services at Ohio State. Learn more about opportunities to recognize our staff.

Recognize a staff member today!

TTM / CABS on Film

Transportation and Traffic Management provides The Ohio State University with excellent transit-related services.

Watch us on YouTube to learn more about work.

Renovated Facility

The Transportation and Traffic Management facility, located along Kenny Road, was renovated in 2021. Building features include spaces for multiple garage and maintenance bays, an automatic drive-in vehicle wash rack, tool room, stock room, staff break room, lockers, restrooms and offices.

View photos of our the renovated facility.

Additional Information

Benefits listed above are not all inclusive and are subject to change.

For details, visit the Office of Human Resources web page at hr.osu.edu/benefits.

 

Student Bus Driver

As a Student Bus Driver, you will join more than 150 knowledgeable and professional student and full-time drivers who provide safe, reliable and friendly transportation, servicing 5 million rides per year.

Paid Training

  • Student Bus Drivers receive high-quality paid, in-class and on-the-road training. At the end of the training program, trainees will have the skills necessary to pass the State of Ohio, Class B - Commercial Driver License (CDL) test.

Competitive Wages

  • Earn up to $16/hour.
  • Student Bus Driver pay starts at $14.00/hour while in the training program. Additional hours are available during the evenings working on the Service Crew, assisting in cleaning and fueling the fleet. Once a Student Bus Driver obtains a Class B CDL, the rate of pay increases to $16.00/hour
  • Non-CDL positions are also available for individuals who are interested in driving smaller vehicles.
  • A variety of advancement opportunities are available including Student Operations Supervisor and Student Trainer.

Flexible Scheduling

  • Campus Area Bus Service operates 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, allowing for flexibility when scheduling work shifts. Student shifts vary in length and time of day and are designed to work around the most common class schedules. Weekend and overnight shifts also are available. TTM would like student employees to work a minimum of 15 hours per week.
student driver sitting behind a steering wheel
student looking at mechanical equipment in a shop

Student Service Crew Member

As a member of the Student Service Crew, you will help ensure that CABS buses are ready to roll the next morning. Service Crew is responsible for basic maintenance, such as checking and adding fluids, fueling, changing lights and general cleaning.

Competitive Wages

  • Starting pay at $14/hour.
  • A variety of advancement opportunities are available including Student Operations Supervisor.

Flexible Scheduling

  • Service crew works Sunday through Friday in the evening. We would like student employees to work a minimum of 15 hours per week.

Full-Time Bus Driver (Non-Student)

As a Full-Time Bus Driver, you will join more than 150 knowledgeable and professional student and full-time drivers who provide safe, reliable and friendly transportation, servicing five-million rides per year.

Competitive Wages

  • Starting pay at $17.10/hour.
  • Includes Ohio State’s comprehensive benefits package, including health and retirement, as well as tuition assistance for you and your dependents.

Scheduling

  • 40-hour / week, Monday - Friday
  • Campus Area Bus Service operates 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, allowing for flexibility when scheduling shifts. Full-time drivers bid on shifts by seniority several times per year.

Driver Requirements

  • Class B CDL with Passenger and Air Brake endorsements.
  • Must pass a background check and physical exam.
two drivers on bus looking at each other
CNG CABS Bus Photo

Full-Time Bus Driver Trainee (Non-Student)

As a Full-Time Bus Driver Trainee, you will train with a bus supervisor and experienced drivers to obtain your class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger and air brake endorsements. 

Competitive Wages

  • Starting pay at $15/hour.
  • Includes Ohio State’s comprehensive benefits package, including health and retirement, as well as tuition assistance for you and your dependents.

Scheduling

  • 40-hour / week, Monday - Friday
  • Campus Area Bus Service operates 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, allowing for flexibility when scheduling shifts. Full-time drivers bid on shifts by seniority several times per year.

Driver Requirements

  • Must pass a background check and physical exam.

Part-Time Bus Driver (Non-Student)

As a Part-Time Bus Driver, you will join more than 150 knowledgeable and professional student and full-time drivers who provide safe, reliable and friendly transportation, servicing five-million rides per year.

Competitive Wages

Scheduling

  • Campus Area Bus Service operates 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, allowing for flexibility when scheduling shifts. Full-time drivers bid on shifts by seniority several times per year.

Driver Requirements

  • Class B CDL with Passenger and Air Brake endorsements.
  • Must pass a background check and physical exam.
CABS bus with the words Go Bucks on the front of it
photo of bus engine

Full-Time Automotive Technician (Non-Student)

As an Full-Time Automotive Technician, you will join a team responsible for ensuring the safety and reliability of the university fleet. View our new shop online.

Competitive Wages

  • Starting pay at $20.00/hour
  • Shift differential available
  • No tools required - Ohio State supplies tools for all technicians
  • Includes Ohio State’s comprehensive benefits package, including health and retirement, as well as tuition assistance for you and your dependents.

Scheduling

  • 40-hour / week, Monday - Friday

Driver Requirements

  • Experience with automotive diagnostics and repair (diesel experience desired)
  • Ability to obtain a Class B CDL with Passenger and Air Brake endorsements.
  • Must pass a background check and physical exam.