Courier

Kitsap Transit • Bremerton, WA

237d • $19

About The Position

Under general supervision, deliver and post Rider Alerts, Driver Alerts, deliver and pick up mail throughout Kitsap Transit's service area. This position involves driving an agency vehicle to various locations, performing shuttle services, and managing paperwork related to transit operations.

Requirements

• High school graduation/GED and one year of clerical experience involving public contact and record keeping.
• Two years' experience demonstrating dependability and proficiency in working independently.
• Knowledge of general methods of record keeping and Kitsap County geography.
• Skill in observing and recording dates, times, site-specific information and descriptions of lost & found items.
• Skill in maintaining records and creating reports.
• Skill in reading and understanding maps, bus schedules and bus routes.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in using personal computers and office software including word processing, spreadsheets and database programs in a Windows-based operating environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other Kitsap Transit employees and the public.
• Safe operation of a motor vehicle.
• Ability to operate a two-way radio and smartphone.
• Good judgment and ability to make independent decisions.

Responsibilities

• Drives an agency vehicle to Kitsap Transit park & rides, transfer centers, bus stops, shelters, bases and other agency facilities to deliver paperwork.
• Performs occasional shuttle service between bases and local park & ride locations.
• Removes outdated paperwork from buses and posts Rider Alerts and Driver Alerts at designated locations.
• Logs date and time of each posting and photographs postings, if required.
• Responds to service delivery questions, suggestions and/or complaints ensuring necessary follow-up.
• Transports uniforms for cleaning and organizes uniforms at all bases as necessary.
• Patrols bases for vehicles not displaying a KT parking sticker.
• Uses an agency-provided cell phone and/or a two-way radio to remain in contact with the Routed Operations Dispatcher.

Benefits

• Subsidized medical insurance and fully paid dental insurance for employee and dependents.
• Disability insurance.
• Participation in the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement Plan.
• Option to participate in a state administered deferred compensation plan.
• General leave accrual rate of 6.7693 hours per pay period.
• 11 holidays pro-rated based on the number of hours worked per pay period up to a maximum of 80 hours per pay period.
• Free transportation pass on Kitsap Transit for employees and certain dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
• Education Level: High school or GED