Telematics Data Analyst

1600 McKinley Ave, Columbus, OH, United States Operations Salary $74,027.20 - $87,089.60 Full Time Medical, Vision, Dental, Supplemental and Life Insurance Paid Parental Leave Employee Discounts COTA Bus Pass Wellness Initiatives On-Site Chair Massage On-Site Health Coach Tuition Reimbursement Student Loan Repayment Program Public Pension through OPERS and Ohio Deferred Compensation Salary: $74,027.20 - $87,089.60 Location: 1600 McKinley Avenue, Columbus, OH 43222 Benefits: + Medical, Vision, Dental, Supplemental and Life Insurance + Paid Parental Leave + Employee Discounts + COTA Bus Pass + Wellness Initiatives + On-Site Chair Massage + On-Site Health Coach + Tuition Reimbursement + Student Loan Repayment Program + Public Pension through OPERS & Ohio Deferred Compensation POSITION SUMMARY: COTA's Telematics Data Analyst will utilize available technology to assist the Vehicle Maintenance Department in diagnosing ad resolving transit vehicle-related defects and performance issues. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: + Leads all data analytics initiatives related to the performance of COTA's fleet of revenue vehicles. Monitors poor fleet performance and system-related defects including engine, transmission, PLC (Programmable Logic Controller), HVAC, and braking issues. Produces and analyzes reports on fleet performance and technical part failures using VM support applications for Vehicle Maintenance and Engineering staff; + Utilizes available resources and technology including telematics data, Fleetwatch, Ventech, Vontas, NFI Connect, OEM software, and technical manuals, to develop reports, diagnose performance issues, interpret fault codes, and recommend preventative maintenance and diagnostics to improve vehicle reliability and prevent service interruptions; and, + Develops action plans to address performance issues, identify negative trends, and investigate potential causes of component failures. Leads Vehicle Maintenance (VM) staff in resolving quality concerns and implementing performance improvements. Investigates and prioritizes service-related issues to determine appropriate actions and complexity of resolution. + Identifies data cleansing opportunities and suggests improvements to data accuracy, collection systems, and analytical tools. + Develops effective requirements documentation including communication plans, approach documents, and traceability matrices. Reads, writes, and comprehends instructions, correspondence, and memos for internal staff and external OEM vendors and dealer representatives. + Interprets engineering drawings and schematics for propulsion, hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic systems, and ladder rung charts. Reviews VM support applications daily for exceptions and reports findings related to fluid usage and tire pressure readings. MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: + Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science, Business Administration, or Computer Science, or related field; and a minimum of five (5) years of experience with heavy-duty transit vehicles; heavy duty vehicles, electrified or hybrid vehicles. An equivalent combination of education and experience with heavy-duty vehicle engineering will also be considered. + ASE Certification preferred. + High Voltage training preferred. COTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on job needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Created: 2026-02-05