City of Columbia plans transit job fair on Saturday; they’re looking for numerous positions

By Brian Hauswirth
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Saturday is your opportunity to interview with the city of Columbia for bus driver positions and other transit jobs.

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A GoCOMO bus operates near Columbia’s Tiger Avenue and Hospital drive roundabout in August 2024 (file photo courtesy of Columbia Public Works spokesman John Ogan)

The city will hold a transit job fair Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm at the Howard Municipal building on East Broadway.

Columbia Public Works spokesman John Ogan tells 939 the Eagle that the Go COMO transit system needs a minimum of eight additional full-time employees. Mr. Ogan says they currently have 28 full-time employees and need 36 for basic service without the need for overtime. He says their goal is to have 40 full-time employees to end route combining.

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A GoComo paratransit bus in Columbia (March 14, 2022 file photo courtesy of John Ogan at Columbia Public Works)

You’re encouraged to bring your resume on Saturday. Mr. Ogan says the city is looking for full and temporary part-time bus drivers, full and temporary part-time paratransit van drivers and a full-time transit maintenance technician.