Miami University Work+ Planning Technician

Working on degree & interested in technology, data, GIS, engineering systems, or information technology? We have an opportunity for you to put your technical skills to work, gain hands‑on experience, and build your career!

The BCRTA Work+ Program was created to enable committed part‑time employees to balance work with the pursuit of an undergraduate college degree. Under the BCRTA Work+ Program, Butler County Regional Transit Authority (BCRTA) agrees to pay for eligible part‑time employees’ Qualified Educational Expenses. Participants must be vetted through Miami University Regionals and BCRTA to be eligible to be employed under this agreement.

Qualified employees are employed on a part‑time basis for at least 20 hours per week and enrolled in at least 12 credit hours at the start of a semester. Contact Miami University Regionals Work+ for program details prior to applying with BCRTA.

Hourly rate for this position: $13.50

The MU Work+ Planning Technician position supports asset management of bus stop signs and fleet ITS equipment. This position will collect location data of all bus stop signs using geospatial technologies, perform route sign installation and removal, create GIS dashboards, surveys, apps, and perform complex geospatial analyses to understand ridership patterns. This entry level position provides insight into the public transit industry, with various foundational assignments for professional development.

• Maintain tracking logs of work scheduled and completed tasks.
• Maintain, secure, and document custody control of ITS and IT assets according to PCI and organizational compliance requirements.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair fleet ITS as directed by the Transit Planner.
• Learn new fleet ITS hardware and software.
• Adapt to changing environment and technology.
• Collect field data using GIS.
• Install and remove signage throughout the service area at the direction of the Transit Planner.
• Weekend work may be required to work on fleet ITS projects.
• Provide basic helpdesk assistance to users when third-party assistance is inappropriate or unavailable.
• Analyze data in Excel and ArcGIS Pro.
• Conduct field surveys to collect ridership data.
• Assist management with special projects.
• Maintain composure and act thoughtfully under pressure.
• Promote a positive public image of BCRTA and exceed customer expectations.
• Attends training events and meetings as assigned.
• Acts as a BCRTA ambassador, projects a positive attitude, and promotes superior customer service.
• Follows all BCRTA procedures and policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

This description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an employee in this job. Employees are required to perform other related functions as assigned.

Physically and mentally qualified to safely operate transit vehicles and perform all related essential job functions. (Subject to applicable legal requirements, must meet the physical qualification standards specified in the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations)

Constant period of hearing, near and far acuity, depth perception, color vision.

Frequent periods of speaking, standing, walking and sitting.

Occasional periods of squatting, kneeling, reaching and twisting.

Exposure to low and high temperature extremes according to seasonal temperatures. Limited exposure to vehicle exhaust.