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IMMEDIATE OPENINGS: Drive for our Routed and ACCESS Services |
Routed OperatorsWith 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. Current Range: $27.64 per hour (1st Year) ESSENTIAL DUTIES
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ACCESS OperatorsACCESS Operators provide door-to-door or curb-to-curb transit service to eligible elderly passengers and persons with disabilities. They provide a valuable and essential service to our community. Current Range: $26.29 per hour (1st Year) ESSENTIAL DUTIES
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Minimum Qualifications & Entry Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old at the time of hire
- Valid WA State Driver’s License
- Obtain and maintain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
- Pass pre-employment drug test and criminal background check
Application Process - APPLY NOW
- Only online applications will be accepted and must include a complete application with job history and answers to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Benefits
- Recruitment incentive of up to $7,000 paid in three installments upon reaching specific milestones. This incentive is scheduled to expire on August 31, 2025, for new Routed and ACCESS operators and on October 22, 2025, for new Worker/Driver operators.
- First payment: $1,500 upon newly-hired operators obtaining their commercial driver's license (CDL) permit and medical examiner's certificate; newly-hired operators who already are fully licensed receive $2,000 after completing their second week of training.
- Second payment: $2,000 upon completing 80 hours of solo driving (independently driving without supervision).
- Third payment: $3,000 upon completing 2,080 hours of solo driving.
- Longevity step increases at 15 years of employment (2% above current rate), 20 years, (4% above) and 25 years (8% above).
- Medical, Dental and Vision: Full-time employees and their dependents receive medical benefits through Kaiser Permanente or Blue Cross.
- Transit privileges on fixed route and Kitsap Fast Ferries.
- Retirement (pension): Kitsap Transit participates in the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).
- Vacation/Sick (PTO) Pay: Full-time drivers earn 22 days of leave a year, pro-rated accrual based on hours worked.
- Holiday Pay: Full-time drivers receive ten paid scheduled holidays, plus two floating days.
- Career advancement opportunities.
Kitsap Transit is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Click here to learn more. Kitsap Transit is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request an accommodation at any step of the hiring process, please contact jobspplada@kitsaptransit.com or 360-479-4348 (TDD).
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 questions regarding job announcements and/or applications, contact Janel Silver at Janels@kitsaptransit.com or 360-473-1138.
