What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transit Operator position at Island Transit?
Transit Operator Entry Level
Camano Island, WA
Training Wage - $25.58 per hour
Starting Wage after training - $27.70 per hour
Wage Range - $25.38-39.62 hourly (after completion of training)
Island Transit provides fare free transit service – our drivers do not collect a fare. Reimagine your career serving the rural and scenic communities of Island County.
Benefits Include:
- Regular COLA, pay increases, longevity pay
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance - employer paid premiums for employees
- Employer paid $24,000 basic life insurance plus optional employee paid supplemental insurance plans
- Retirement Plans - Washington State Public Employees’ System (PERS) and Optional MissionSquare 457b/401a plan with employer match
- CDL License allowance
- Uniform provided
- Paid Vacation/Sick Leave and Holidays
- Career opportunity for advancement
No experience or CDL required to start! We will pay and train you to safely drive any vehicle.
- Entry-Level Operators drive routes during the absence of the regular full-time Operators and are guaranteed a minimum 20 hours per week, and may work up to 40 hours in any given week.
- Full-time employment opportunities (guaranteed 40 hours) based on seniority as vacancies occur.
READY TO APPLY?
To learn more and apply, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/islandtransit
A complete application is required to be considered. Applications will receive first consideration based upon the date of receipt. Applicants are encouraged to submit an application early to be considered for the next training session. Position will remain open until filled.
Our preferred method of communication is email, so accurate email addresses are essential. If hired, union seniority is determined by date/time application was received.
Eligible candidates will be invited to take a video aptitude test, date tbd.
The use of marijuana and illegal drugs is prohibited at any time while employed by Island Transit.
This position is considered safety-sensitive and subject to random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Federal Transit Authority regulations.
Island Transit is an Equal Opportunity and Drug Free Workplace
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $25.58 - $39.62 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Commercial driving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Passenger Endorsement (Preferred)
- CDL (Preferred)
- CDL B (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $40