Laketran is excited to announce a Hiring Event event to fill up to 30 part-time bus driver positions to operate its Dial-a-Ride service. Drivers will primarily serve seniors and people with disabilities and provide assistance helping customers get around Lake County and to nearby Cuyahoga County medical facilities. 

Laketran is also seeking full-time mechanics. 

Interviews are guaranteed to all applicants attending the event on Wednesday, May 15 from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the Lakeland Community College H-Building at 7700 Clocktower Dr. Kirtland, OH 44094.

“Being a public transit driver offers excellent career prospects at any point in life. Many part-time drivers progress to full-time roles, building long-lasting careers, while others find fulfillment post-retirement,” stated Laketran CEO Ben Capelle. “Our Hiring Event aims to raise awareness about transit careers and recruit individuals dedicated to serving our community.”

A valid Ohio driver’s license is required for an interview. A commercial driver’s license (CDL) is not required for hire. All applicants must pass a background check, drug-test, ODOT physical and be available for six-week training class that begins Tuesday, June 11.  Driver training is Tuesday – Friday from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.

Employee benefits include:

• Competitive driver’s salary
• Paid vacation, holiday and sick time
• Free uniforms and shoe allowance
• Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS)
• Ohio Deferred Compensation supplemental retirement plan
• Paid CDL training, if promoted to full-time in future

Hiring Event Details:

• WHAT: Laketran Part-time Driver & Mechanic Hiring Event with Guaranteed Interviews
• WHEN: Wednesday, May 15 from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• WHERE: Lakeland Community College H-Building at 7700 Clocktower Dr. Kirtland, OH 44094
• REQUIREMENTS: A valid driver’s license is required for an interview. All applicants must pass a background check, drug-test and ODOT physical. Candidates must be available for a six-week training class that begins Tuesday, June 11 and work anytime Laketran operates. No CDL is required.
• APPLY ONLINE: laketran.com/careers

Event Contact:   Sheila Bare, 440-350-1094 or jobs@laketran.com