Coach Operator

Intercity Transit • Intercity Transit (AdOps) - Olympia, WA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Every day, Intercity Transit Coach Operators provide safe, reliable transportation that helps people get to work, school, medical appointments, grocery shopping, and home. Coach Operators are the face of Intercity Transit and play an important role in creating a safe and welcoming experience for every passenger. As a Coach Operator, you'll interact with hundreds of passengers every day. Some will be having the best day of their lives. Others may be frustrated, confused, or experiencing difficult circumstances. Successful Coach Operators treat every rider with patience, professionalism, and respect while maintaining a safe environment for everyone on board. We're looking for people to join our team who are committed to serving the public and understand that this career is about much more than driving a bus.

Requirements

• Flexibility to work varied shifts including days, nights, split shifts, weekends, and holidays (not including Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day).
• Possess a valid WA state driver’s license and be able to obtain (by the end of training) and maintain a valid Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License with passenger endorsement and air brake restriction lifted.
• Must have an acceptable 5-year driving history that meets the agency’s hiring criteria.
• Must successfully complete a Transit Operator exam.
• Must successfully complete a practical fit test to ensure you are able to perform the physical tasks required of a Coach Operator.
• Strong customer service skills including the ability to interact positively with a diverse population.
• History of good attendance and punctuality.
• Possess a valid Washington State CDL permit.
• Pass a post-job offer employment-related physical examination and drug screen, as well as a criminal background check, the results of which must meet the agency’s hiring criteria.
• Submit a complete application online at www.intercitytransit.com/employment.
• Include at least 10 years of work/military/school history or an acknowledgement of limited work experience in the application.

Nice To Haves

• Enjoy working with people from all backgrounds.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Remain calm, patient, and professional in challenging situations.
• Communicate respectfully, even when others are frustrated or upset.
• Make safety their highest priority.
• Are dependable because passengers and coworkers rely on them every day.
• Are willing to work mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and split shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, reliable transportation.
• Create a safe and welcoming experience for every passenger.
• Interact with hundreds of passengers every day.
• Treat every rider with patience, professionalism, and respect.
• Maintain a safe environment for everyone on board.
• Serve the community.
• Make a difference every day.
• Build a future.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents
• Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) pension benefits
• Voluntary deferred compensation plans (401(k) and 457) with employer match up to 8.5%
• 12 to 25 vacation days per year based on eligibility and length of service
• 12 days of sick leave per year
• Up to 54 hours of floating holiday time
• Paid bereavement leave
• $150 per month Family & Wellness Allowance
• Uniforms provided

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed