Transit Operator

Salary : $2,032.33 - $2,719.60 Semi-Monthly

Location : 705 30th Street, Hoquiam

Job Type : Part-Time

Job Number : 16

Department : Operations

Opening Date : 01 / 06 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 31 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit : ATU1

Description

This position is guaranteed a minimum of ninety (90) hours a month with benefits; full-time hours are eligible based on seniority.

No CDL, No Problem

Grays Harbor Transit offers an In-House Training class to help you obtain your

CDL Class B with passenger endorsement and airbrake restrictions removed.

What to expect :

• Apply on-line.
• If you meet our minimum qualifications, you may be invited to take an online basic skills assessment covering topics such as Customer Service, Attention Skills, and Workplace Safety. This can be done remotely or by scheduling a time to take the assessment at one of our locations.
• You may be invited to participate in an interview where you will learn more about the position and have an opportunity to ask questions.
• If you pass the interview, you will be invited to take an in-house physical assessment.
• If you pass the physical assessment, you will be asked to provide information for a professional reference check.
• Upon completion of the above, you will receive an employment offer contingent on the ability to pass a DOT physical, obtain a CDL permit, complete DOT drug test and a criminal background check.
• These contingencies are required to be completed before the start of the CDL Training class.

Selected candidates are responsible for all pre-employment fees

All fees are an estimate and subject to change)

This position is a safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing for the duration of employment at GHT.

Position reports to : Operations Manager / Dispatch Field Supervisor

Manage or Supervise : None

This position is a union bargaining position under the direction of the Dispatcher / Field Supervisors. Transit Operators are responsible for safely operating a transit vehicle and transporting passengers and may perform minor equipment maintenance on transit vehicles. Adhere to assigned routes according to established time schedules or on dial-a-ride routes. Display a professional, courteous attitude and provide effective customer service. Operator will receive vehicle and route training prior to operating vehicle alone. Regular attendance is an essential function of the job. Transit Operators do not supervise employees. More experienced employees may be assigned to familiarize a new employee with routes and assist the Safety & Training Manager in training and evaluating new Operators.

Examples of Duties

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge of : Knowledge of the rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures of the system. Knowledge of GHT services and safe transit vehicle operations.

Skills in : Safely operate GHT transit coaches and vans, customer service, resolving customer complaints professionally.

Ability to : Ability to communicate effectively and follow oral and written directions. Ability to prepare accurate records and reports. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other agencies and the general public using tact, courtesy and good judgment. Ability to successfully complete the GHT operator training program. Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED desirable. Demonstrated responsible work experience of at least one (1) year dealing directly with the public. Public bus driving experience desirable. Or any combination of education and experience which would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the job

Licensures / Certifications and Other Requirements

Must possess a valid Washington State Motor Vehicle License, Commercial Driver's License (CDL Class B) with Passenger endorsements (P1), and air brake restrictions removed. Must be able to work varying shifts, hours and days, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays. Must be 21 years of age and have an acceptable motor vehicle driving record. Must possess and maintain a Class "B" Commercial Driver's License with passenger and air brake endorsements; must maintain an acceptable driving record level throughout employment as monitored by periodic reviews of driving record. Must pass a job-offer employment related physical examination to include a drug and alcohol screen, and background screen prior to appointment to position. Position is safety-sensitive and subject to FTA random drug and alcohol testing throughout the term of employment.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions

Operators must be able to make a pre-check of all items on a vehicle and physically capable of operating controls of mass transit vehicles. These activities entail bending, reaching, kneeling, and stretching. Operators must be able to sit in a seat for a long period of time (up to 3 hours) without a break. Operator must be able to assist elderly and disabled passengers, including lifting and lowering a wheelchair passenger over one step. Able to provide door to door service on paratransit routes which may require a wheelchair passenger over rough terrain. Must be able to handle stress in some cases for as long as ten hours a day. Must be able to adjust to different types of seats and must be able to always wear vehicle seat belt. Physical activities include : sitting, climbing, stairs, bending at waist, crouching, kneeling / squatting, pushing / pulling, a wheelchair with up to 100 lbs. Of force, repetitive arm and hand motion, grasping with the left or right hands, hearing, seeing, neck movement, and is subject to all weather conditions.

The following list of characteristic duties is not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Grays Harbor Transportation Authority is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, veterans' status, disability status, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Please let Grays Harbor Transportation Authority know if you need accommodations.

Grays Harbor Transit offers eligible employees a full benefit package, including :

Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

Salary : $75