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 is an equal opportunity employer and fully subscribes to the principles of equal employment.
Complete and submit the NCAT Job Application to City of Ottawa at 301 West Madison Street, Ottawa, IL 61350, NCAT at 1784 Chessie Lane, Ottawa, IL 61350, or email to [email protected]
Accepting Applications
NCAT is looking for reliable, outgoing, customer-focused individuals to join our team as part-time Bus Operators or Reservation Specialists!
Bus Operators are responsible for safely and efficiently transporting seniors, people with disabilities, and general public in an NCAT vehicle in and around LaSalle County, Illinois. The Bus Operator will follow specified routes; arrive at pick up location, process fare payment, assist with loading/unloading passengers as needed, and drive passengers safely to their destination while maintaining predetermined time schedule. Starting wage is $16.45/hour, part time only. Qualified candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights and Saturdays.
The Reservation Specialist processes all transportation reservation requests, changes, and cancellations received by phone, fax, email, or third party request and provides courteous and efficient customer service at all times. The position inputs information into cloud-based transportation scheduling software. Maintains a thorough knowledge of NCAT procedures and policies to assist riders with questions or concerns. Bilingual abilities a plus. Starting wage is $14.20/hour, part time only.