Transit Operator
Pierce Transit
Lakewood, WA
Full-time
Transportation
Posted on October 6, 2021
Job Title
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Transit Operator |
Closing Date/Time
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Mon. 11/01/21 11:59 PM Pacific Time |
Salary
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$22.03 - $31.76 Hourly |
Job Type
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Full-time |
Location
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3701 96th St. SW, Lakewood, Washington |
Department
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Service Delivery and Support |
PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE ANNOUNCEMENT AS THERE IS INFORMATION APPLICANTS NEED TO BE AWARE OF PRIOR TO SUBMITTING THEIR APPLICATION
Do you enjoy working with people? Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of people right here in your community? Are you looking for a career with a future? Pierce Transit is now hiring! Our mission is to connect our communities with safe, reliable, customer-friendly transit options. Pierce Transit drivers have been assisting people who are on the go in Pierce County for over 35 years. The first step to becoming a driver begins with an application to become a Relief Transit Operator (RTO). If you are selected for this role you will receive paid training from the experts who will ensure that you gain hands-on experience and are fully prepared for success. Upon completion of the six-week training course and passing the CDL exam, you will be eligible and in line to be promoted to full-time positions based on your seniority.
As Transit Operator positions open up they are filled by Relief Transit Operators on the basis of seniority. As a full time Transit Operator, the hourly salary begins at $25.03 per hour. The top of our Transit Operator pay range is currently $31.76 per hour, which equates to a base annual salary of $66,060, plus benefits. Additionally, there is often overtime work available. In 2020 the top Transit Operator earner made over $130,000. As a Relief Transit Operator, you will be a member of a very important team that is relied upon to drive routes in the absence of the regular full-time operators. The work of the RTO ensures that the operation continues to run smoothly while the regular drivers are attending training, on temporary assignments, taking vacation or other leave, or away for other reasons. While many of our Operators choose to remain in that role, many others have pursued a variety of opportunities and have become supervisors, instructors, dispatchers and managers throughout the agency. Relief Transit Operators are eligible for benefits and guaranteed at least 25 hours of work per week. Our current Relief Transit Operators work 35 hours per week and sometimes more, although hours in excess of 25 are not guaranteed and will depend on the needs of the Agency in any given week. The Commitment
Applicants hired from this recruitment must be available to attend full-time training for a period of six (6) weeks, beginning MONDAY DECEMBER 13, 2021:
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Essential Functions: |
The following functions are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Individuals selected for these positions must have the ability to:
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Qualifications: |
Driving records of finalist candidates will be reviewed. Violations and patterns of violations will be assessed to determine suitability for the role.
Required Qualifications:
Please note: In order to obtain a Commercial License Permit in Washington State, you must be able to provide your current license, Social Security number and proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency.
Other Requirements:
For more information please visit: http://www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/cdlcdip.html.
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Supplemental Information: |
Application Instructions
For questions regarding this recruitment or assistance with the application process, please contact Employee Services staff at 253-581-8095 or jobs@piercetransit.org
Pierce Transit Is An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Pierce Transit has a strong commitment to the community we serve and our employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Pierce Transit's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. |