Employment
North Central Area Transit (NCAT) is a subsidiary of the City of Ottawa and all successful applicants will be employed by City of Ottawa.
City of Ottawa – North Central Area Transit is dedicated to providing safe, dependable, and economical transportation services to our transit passengers. City of Ottawa – NCAT’s employees are our most valuable resource, and it is our goal to provide a healthy, satisfying work environment that promotes personal opportunities for growth.
City of Ottawa – NCAT is a drug free workplace and in accordance with FTA Regulations 49 CFR, City of Ottawa – NCAT will subject all applicants/employees to required drug and alcohol testing categories including, pre-employment, random, post-accident, post-injury, and reasonable suspicion testing.
An applicant must meet or exceed City of Ottawa – NCAT’s established qualifications and standards for employment, which include, but are not limited to:
- Valid driver’s license (CDL not required);
- Clean driving record;
- Criminal history and national background check;
- DOT physical and drug screen;
- Physical fitness assessment;
- In-person interview; and
- Successful completion of training program and introductory period.
City of Ottawa – NCAT is an equal opportunity employer and fully subscribes to the principles of equal employment.
Complete and submit the NCAT Job Application to NCAT at 1784 Chessie Lane, Ottawa, IL 61350, or email to ncat@ridencat.com.
Accepting Applications
NCAT is always accepting applications for reliable, outgoing, customer-focused individuals to join our team!
Qualified candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights & Saturdays and successfully pass pre-employment DOT drug screen, medical exam, & national background check.
NCAT is an equal opportunity employer & a drug-free workplace. NCAT is supported by the City of Ottawa & provides public transportation in LaSalle County, IL.
Available positions:
Part-Time Bus Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating an NCAT transit vehicle, assisting seniors and individuals with disabilities, and providing excellent customer service. Positions available for our Peru and Ottawa locations.
Starting wage is $19.25/hour.
Submit your application to the Transit Director at ncat@ridencat.com or at 1784 Chessie Lane, Ottawa.
The Reservation Specialist processes all transportation reservation requests, changes, and cancellations received by phone, email, or third party request and provides courteous and efficient customer service at all times. The position inputs information into cloud-based scheduling software.
Anticipated work schedule is Monday – Friday, 11:00am – 7:00pm
Starting wage is $17.40/hour. Full-time positions at NCAT offer paid time off, health insurance, and IMRF pension.
Submit your application to the Transit Director at ncat@ridencat.com or at 1784 Chessie Lane, Ottawa.