Extra Board Operator
Valley Transit is now hiring Extra Board Vehicle Operators to join the team. Applicants are required to have at least 6 years of general driving experience legally operating a motor vehicle. In order to be considered for hire, applicants must be able to consistently report to work on short notice. Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and criminal background check is a condition of employment for this position with Valley Transit.
The starting wage for this position is $24.64 per hour. Salary range is $24.64 to $31.90 per hour.
Valley Transit provides “employee-only” fully paid premiums for medical, dental, life and long-term disability through the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB). Qualifying dependents may be enrolled at the employee’s expense. A $24,000 Basic Life insurance policy is provided through the Washington Counties Insurance Fund. Employer and employee contributions are made to the State of Washington Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees have the option to enroll in the State of Washington Department of Retirement System’s deferred Compensation program. Employees also have the option to enroll in additional benefits which include Employee-Paid Long-Term Disability, Employee-Paid Flexible Benefits through American Family Life Assurance Company (AFLAC) and additional Employee-Paid Life Insurance coverage through MetLife.
Valley Transit Paid Vacation for Extra Board employees accrues at a rate of .046150 per eligible paid hour; the accrual rate increases with continuous employment. All employees are eligible to accrue Washington Paid Sick Leave at a rate of 1 hour for every 40 hours worked, in addition, employees will accrue Valley Transit Paid Sick Leave at a rate of .02115 per eligible paid hour. In addition, Extra Board employees will accrue Holiday Leave at a rate of .023077 per eligible paid hour and Floating Holiday Leave will accrue at a rate of .011538 per eligible paid hour both accrual rates increase with continuous employment.
Valley Transit provides limited reimbursement for the purchase of job-related clothing and supplies depending on the job classification.
The anticipated start date for this position is January 2, 2025.
Download an application packet (including full job description) HERE or e-mail vicki@valleytransit.com to request one.
Part Time Bus Cleaner
Part-Time Bus Cleaner
Valley Transit is now hiring for a Part-Time Bus Cleaner to join the team. This position includes the responsibility of cleaning buses, transit facilities, and related equipment. This is physical work requiring a high degree of energy and effort. The work will include fueling and maintaining other fluid levels in buses and other vehicles as instructed. Adequate driving skill for the safe movement of transit vehicles is necessary.
The schedule for this position is Monday – Friday, 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
No previous experience is necessary; however, related experience and familiarity with common hand tools and cleaning equipment are desirable. A valid Washington or Oregon driver’s license showing a history of responsible driving behavior is required.
The employee must be physically able to perform the duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation on a regular work schedule. Dependable and regular attendance and on-time performance are required. They may be required to lift objects up to 50 pounds, with assistance provided, if necessary, in the movement of heavier objects. Must have the agility to bend and twist to get into hard-to-reach areas for cleaning (sometimes working on hands and knees), and climb ladders.
The salary range for this position is $17.63 to $21.54 per hour.
A $24,000 Basic Life insurance policy is provided through the Washington Counties Insurance Fund. Employer and employee contributions are made to the State of Washington Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees have the option to enroll in the State of Washington Department of Retirement System’s deferred Compensation program.
Valley Transit grants annual paid vacation to regular part-time employees which is calculated on a prorated basis of .04615 per paid hour which increases with continuous employment. All Employees are eligible to accrue Washington Paid Sick Leave at a rate of 1 hour for every 40 hours worked, in addition, part-time employees will accrue Valley Transit Paid Sick Leave at a rate of .02115 per eligible paid hour. Part-time employees accrue Holiday leave on a prorated basis. Part-time employees earn 0.02308 hours of holiday leave for each paid hour and are entitled to three (3) paid Floating Holidays each calendar year. The number of paid Floating Holidays increases with continuous employment.
Download an application packet (including full job description) HERE or e-mail vicki@valleytransit.com to request one.