Transit Bus Driver

Transit Driver - Entry Level

Coupeville, WA

Wage Range - $21.65 - $29.61 hourly (after completion of training)

Apply to be eligible for a $2,000 sign-on incentive*!

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 coverage
• Paid training opportunities
• Employer paid Vision plan
• CDL License allowance
• Public Employees’ Retirement Plan (PERS)
• Uniform provided
• Deferred Comp Plan with up to 6.2% match
• Paid Vacation/Holidays (FT starting at 23 pr/yr)
• Basic Life Insurance
• Paid Sick Time (FT 8 hrs/month)
• Employee/Family Assistance Program
• Voluntary Flexible Spending plan
• Optional Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary AFLAC coverage
• On-site quiet room, fitness room and showers
• Career opportunity for advancement

No experience or CDL required to start! We will pay and train you to safely drive any vehicle.

• Training wage is $20.00 hourly.
• 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 www.islandtransit.org/employment

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.

*New Driver sign-on incentive payout is subject to qualifying milestones; $500 after completion of 30 days employment, $500 after successful completion of CDL test; $1000 after completion of probation. Sign-on incentive is subject to applicable payroll taxes.

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 Type: Part-time

Pay: $21.65 - $29.61 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Coupeville, WA 98239: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Commercial driving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Passenger Endorsement (Preferred)
• CDL (Preferred)
• CDL B (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $22 - $30