FRIENDLY ACCESS DRIVERS WANTED
ACCESS Operator 2019 |
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EOE STATEMENT | We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. |
CATEGORY | Operations |
DESCRIPTION |
ACCESS OPERATOR Training Wage: $16.13/hour; Post-Training Wage: $17.97/hour + some paid leave Post-Probation Wage: $18.33/hour + medical insurance after 6 months JOB DUTIES: ACCESS service is door-to-door or curb-to-curb transit service provided to eligible elderly passengers and persons with disabilities.
HOURS OF WORK:
TRAINING: You will attend up to three weeks of classroom and bus maneuvering training and up to 160 - 200 hours of additional ACCESS specific training. SALARY & BENEFITS: Salary is $16.13/hr. during training, increasing to $17.97/hr during the 6-month probation period. After probation, operator pay increases to $18.33/hr. Extra-Board Operators are eligible to receive medical and dental insurance for themselves and all dependents. Part-time A-Board Operators are eligible to receive medical insurance for themselves and up to two dependents, beginning the 7th month of employment. They also accrue a total of 64 hours of general leave per year, in bi-weekly increments. Part-time B Board Operators are eligible for medical insurance for themselves, beginning the 7th month of employment, for which Kitsap transit pays 50% of the premium. In addition, all part-time operators are eligible for quarterly individual merit pay, when they qualify. LOCATION OF WORK: Operators are required to report to work on a daily basis at any one of Kitsap Transit's bases. These bases are currently in Bremerton, Port Orchard, and Poulsbo and are required to provide their own transportation to/from all work report locations. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
AGE: You must be at least 18 years old at time of hire. EDUCATION: Requires a High School Diploma or GED PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: You must be in good physical condition including eyesight correctable to 20/40, and have normal speech and hearing ability. You must pass a pre-employment physical capacities test, CDL physical examination and a drug screen prior to hire. Additionally, you must pass a practical fit test to ensure that you have sufficient strength to operate a large vehicle and help passengers in wheelchairs with their personal belongings. You must be able to fit comfortably in the driver's seat, safely and effectively reach and operate pedals and equipment and push/pull manual wheelchairs with passengers in them. OTHER: As a Kitsap Transit ACCESS Driver, you may be assigned to drive in the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNS) and/or Naval Base Kitsap. In order to do so, you must pass a criminal history check and be able to obtain a B8 security clearance badge. We have been informed that under the new security guidelines, only those individuals who are US citizens or permanent residents can apply for this clearance. Additionally, individuals with convicted felonies in the last ten years and/or individuals who have been convicted at any time as sex offenders or have been required to register as sex offenders will not qualify. As our routes include this area, we are unable to accept applications from candidates who may be disqualified under any of the above criteria. WORKING CONDITIONS: Operators must be able to:
TO APPLY: If you decide to apply for this position, please visit our employment link at http://kitsaptransit.appone.com/. Please contact the Human Resources Department at (360) 479-6962, if you have any questions. CLOSING DATE: Open continuously.
Kitsap Transit is subject to the requirements of the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and CFR Part 40 & Part 655, which prohibits the use of marijuana at any time while employed by Kitsap Transit. Kitsap Transit is an Equal Opportunity Employer |
FULL-TIME/PART-TIME | |
POSITION | ACCESS Operator 2019 |
EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT | Non-Exempt |
OPEN DATE | 1/15/2019 |
LOCATION | Kitsap Transit - Bremerton, WA |
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION | Kitsap Transit, in Bremerton, is located in one of the most beautiful parts of Washington State. Our administrative offices are located on the waterfront, near the marina and ferry terminal, with sweeping views of the mountains, city, and waterfront. Kitsap County offers an excellent quality of life, including a variety of educational and recreational opportunities. We are close to the water for boating and ferry rides; close to the mountains for climbing and skiing, and close to many pristine areas for camping, hiking, picnicking and sightseeing. Seattle's fine dining and top entertainment is just a 60-minute ferry ride away. Kitsap Transit (KT), a Public Transportation Benefit Area Authority (PTBAA), located in Kitsap County, Washington was established by the voters in 1982. KT began providing public transportation services in early 1983. KT's ten-member (nine voting members plus one non-voting labor union representative) Board consists of the three Kitsap County commissioners, one Bremerton City council member, one Port Orchard council member, and mayors of the four incorporated cities in Kitsap County: Bainbridge Island, Bremerton, Port Orchard and Poulsbo. Kitsap Transit is an award-winning agency that has been recognized by federal and state agencies for innovative transportation programs. In February of 2011, the Natural Resources Defense Council's Smarter Cities project named Kitsap Transit as one of fifteen US metropolitan regional leaders in transportation innovation and smart transit. The agency's mission statement is: To provide safe, reliable and efficient transportation choices that enhance the quality of life in Kitsap County. |
THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS. |