Transit Operator
Clallam County, WA
Operations – Transit Operator /
Full-time /
On-site
Position Overview
Responsible for operating public transit vehicles to transport passengers to various destinations within the service area in a safe, timely, and professional manner. This position provides critical contributions to support Clallam Transit System’s (CTS) mission.
Summary of Required Qualifications
High school diploma or high school equivalency.
Five consecutive years of licensed driving experience.
A valid driver's license or ability to obtain. Meet all requirements and obtain a class B Washington State commercial driver's license (CDL), with proper licensure, during training period.
Paid training is provided at Clallam Transit System for obtaining the required CDL.
Summary of Working Conditions
This is a safety-sensitive position subject to random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with CTS policy and federal regulations. Represented by the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 587.
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid medical, vision, and dental premiums, with coverage available for qualifying dependents.
- Basic life and long-term disability insurances with options to purchase additional coverages.
- Enrollment in Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) pension.
- Approximately 12 days of general leave accrued over an annual period. Sick leave accrual is 0.025 per hour worked.
- 11 paid holidays. Paid bereavement leave.
- Wellness Program $200/$400 annual reimbursement for employee/family.
- Reimbursement of CDL endorsement fees and USDOT medical examination costs.
- HRA employer contributions, longevity contributions, and waived medical coverage (optional).
- Post-employment CTS Healthcare Insurance Coverage Credits, as eligible.
- CTS transit passes for employee and qualifying dependents.
$26.51 - $34.46 an hour
Starting wage is $26.51 per hour, moving to $28.16 per hour after successful completion of the 180-day probationary period. Operators receive pay increases on their anniversaries up to $34.46 (2024-2026 wage scale) and annual cost of living increases.
Open: September 12, 2025
Close: September 26, 2025
Thank you for your interest in Clallam Transit System! If your application is selected to move forward, the application process will include a panel interview and other additional screening processes as required. If you have questions please email HR@clallamtransit.com or call us at (360) 452-4511. We look forward to learning more about you!
Clallam Transit System is an equal employment opportunity employer.
To be considered for employment:
- Your application must contain your entire employment history.
- An incomplete application will disqualify you from further consideration.
