Customer Service Experts to drive for our Routed Service
IMMEDIATE OPENINGS
60 Washington Avenue, Suite 200, Bremerton, WA 98337 | www.kitsaptransit.appone.com
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With a flexible working schedule, Routed Operators drive for our transit service on a fixed route serving the general public in Kitsap County. They provide a valuable and essential service to our community.
Salary (as ofJuly 10, 2022):$24.11/hour. Make$33.69/hourat the seventh year of employment.Top rate currently $36.38/hour.
No experience required and paid training provided.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18 years old at time of hire
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid WA State Drivers License
- Pass a pre-employment drug test and criminal background check.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Operate a transit bus on a specified route according to a time schedule.
- Collect fares, provides assistance to passengers and information about routes, schedules, and street locations.
- Provide a valuable and essential service to your community.
- Maintain Commercial Drivers License. Training provided to obtain Commercial Drivers License.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
You must be in good physical condition including eyesight correctable to 20/40, and have normal speech and hearing ability and sufficient strength to operate a large vehicle. You must pass a practical fit test to ensure that you can reach and operate pedals and equipment; you must also pass a pre-employment physical capacities test, CDL physical examination and drug screen prior to hire.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Sit and operate a bus for long periods with few breaks.
- Turn side-to-side and reach overhead to adjust mirrors and push/pull a force of 20 pounds.
- Lift up to 25 pounds overhead.
- Lift up to 50 pounds to assist passengers with bags or packages.
- Partial lift/slide of wheelchair on the bus (up to 115 lbs. of force).
- Bend, squat, kneel to secure wheelchairs, to install tire chains, and to complete pre-trip inspections of vehicles.
- Climb up and down steps to get on and off the bus frequently.
Kitsap Transit values the safety of our employees, our visitors, and our community. In support of these values, if you are selected for this job you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Fully vaccinated would mean one Johnson & Johnson vaccine, or two Pfizer, or two Moderna vaccinations. Please note that the definition of fully vaccinated may evolve based on CDC Guidance.
The successful candidate will be expected to meet the qualifications for the position and perform the essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Only complete online applications will be accepted. Incomplete application packets will not be considered.
BENEFITS:
- $1,000 retention bonus to those employed as of November 30, 2022. Longevity step increases added 15 years, 2% above current rate; 20 years, 4% above; 25 years, 8% above
- Medical, Dental, and Vision for Full-time drivers and at the 7th month of employment for Part-time drivers.
- Transit privileges for employees and dependents on fixed route and the Kitsap fast ferries.
- Retirement.
- Vacation and Holiday Pay.
- Career advancement opportunities
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Kitsap Transit is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the hiring process, contact jobapplada@kitsaptransit.com at least ten days in advance or 360-479-4348 (TDD).
Kitsap Transit is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
You can find Kitsap Transits EEO Policy at https://www.kitsaptransit.com/uploads/pdf/eeo-policy-statement.pdf. Please contact Marianne Rajan, Human Resources Manager at (360) 478-5852 if you have any questions.
VETERANS SCORING
If you qualify for the Veterans Scoring Criteria under RCW 41.04.005 and 41.04.010, you must answer all questions regarding Veterans Scoring Criteria Status Declaration in the application and upload a copy of the substantiating document as listed in the application.
For question regarding the job announcement and/or application: Marisol Castro marisolc@kitsaptransit.com or (360) 475-0211
This position is considered safety-sensitive under the U.S. Department of Transportation & is subject to drug & alcohol testing under both DOT & Kitsap Transit authority. Kitsap Transit provides a tobacco-free and drug-free work environment. As a recipient of federal funds, Kitsap Transit is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on any basis prohibited by Federal, State or Local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability.
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