Spokane Transit Authority
View Coach Operator (Bus Driver)
Spokane Transit Authority, Spokane, Washington, United States, 99254
Do you have a strong desire to provide excellent customer service?
Spokane Transit is recruiting for Coach Operators to start in our next available class. As a Coach Operator you will be responsible for providing excellent customer service while efficiently and safely transporting passengers to their proper destinations in a courteous, safe and timely manner. As you create, promote, and maintain relationships with passengers and fellow employees, you will promote a positive partnership through your service to Spokane and its surrounding communities.
Learn more about the full range of benefits that come with driving for STA, and about each step of the process here.
Ideal Candidate Profile
A team player Respectful Accountable Neighborly Service-oriented Safety-minded Valid driver’s license for at least 5 years Strong work ethic and desire to serve others Ability to work split shifts, holidays, weekends, and evenings Ability to pass an FTA drug screen and a DOT physical Ability to safely operate a large vehicle under varying traffic conditions In addition to the career opportunity, a competitive salary, and the areas’ recreational activities, we offer an excellent benefits package that includes: Paid training to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Training wage of $25.41/hour (for first 10 weeks) Wage range of $28.00/hour – $36.30/hour PPO Medical Plans (Vision coverage included) (Employee, Employee+Family, Employee+Spouse, and Employee+Child)
Premera Blue Cross – Your Choice 250 Heritage Plus Plan
HMO Medical Plans (Vision coverage included) (Employee, Employee+Family, Employee+Spouse, and Employee+Child)
Kaiser Permanente Medical Core Plan Kaiser Permanente Medical Core Buy-Up Plan
WA State Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS)
PERS 2 or PERS 3
Deferred Compensation/457 plan Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) employer contribution of $25/month Employer Paid Basic life ($50,000), AD&D ($5,000) and long-term disability insurance Pet Insurance Vacation Accrual Schedule (paid)
1-4 years of continuous service – 2 weeks per year 5-9 years of continuous service – 3 weeks per year 10-14 years of continuous service – 4 weeks per year 15-24 years of continuous service – 5 weeks per year 25+ years of continuous service – 6 weeks per year
Sick Leave Full-time employees – 96 hours per year maximum Part-time Employees 72 hours maximum
.0462 hours earned per hour in paid status
8 Paid Holidays 3 Floating Holidays and 1 birthday floater Free bus passes for employee and dependents Qualified individuals please submit a resume with your online application. A cover letter is highly preferred. For questions or updates you can contact Sarah Austin at 509-340-7337. Please allow for up to four weeks for application review. This position is open continuously. Spokane Transit is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of age, disability, ethnicity/race, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or veteran status.
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A team player Respectful Accountable Neighborly Service-oriented Safety-minded Valid driver’s license for at least 5 years Strong work ethic and desire to serve others Ability to work split shifts, holidays, weekends, and evenings Ability to pass an FTA drug screen and a DOT physical Ability to safely operate a large vehicle under varying traffic conditions In addition to the career opportunity, a competitive salary, and the areas’ recreational activities, we offer an excellent benefits package that includes: Paid training to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Training wage of $25.41/hour (for first 10 weeks) Wage range of $28.00/hour – $36.30/hour PPO Medical Plans (Vision coverage included) (Employee, Employee+Family, Employee+Spouse, and Employee+Child)
Premera Blue Cross – Your Choice 250 Heritage Plus Plan
HMO Medical Plans (Vision coverage included) (Employee, Employee+Family, Employee+Spouse, and Employee+Child)
Kaiser Permanente Medical Core Plan Kaiser Permanente Medical Core Buy-Up Plan
WA State Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS)
PERS 2 or PERS 3
Deferred Compensation/457 plan Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) employer contribution of $25/month Employer Paid Basic life ($50,000), AD&D ($5,000) and long-term disability insurance Pet Insurance Vacation Accrual Schedule (paid)
1-4 years of continuous service – 2 weeks per year 5-9 years of continuous service – 3 weeks per year 10-14 years of continuous service – 4 weeks per year 15-24 years of continuous service – 5 weeks per year 25+ years of continuous service – 6 weeks per year
Sick Leave Full-time employees – 96 hours per year maximum Part-time Employees 72 hours maximum
.0462 hours earned per hour in paid status
8 Paid Holidays 3 Floating Holidays and 1 birthday floater Free bus passes for employee and dependents Qualified individuals please submit a resume with your online application. A cover letter is highly preferred. For questions or updates you can contact Sarah Austin at 509-340-7337. Please allow for up to four weeks for application review. This position is open continuously. Spokane Transit is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of age, disability, ethnicity/race, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or veteran status.
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