Kitsap Transit is hiring Customer Service Specialists—start your career as a bus driver today!
About The Position
Kitsap Transit is seeking customer service specialists to help drive our community! Start your career with Kitsap Transit as a bus driver today. Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and making a positive impact in your community? As a bus driver, you will be responsible for providing top-notch customer service while efficiently and safely transporting passengers to their destinations in a safe and courteous manner. You will build and maintain relationships with passengers and fellow employees, fostering a positive partnership through your service to the communities in Kitsap County. Please note that training requires full-time availability. If you're interested in a career that helps move our community and offers work-life balance, apply today!
Requirements
- Excellent customer service skills
- A valid driver's license for at least 5 years
- A willingness to learn (no experience required!)
- A strong work ethic and a desire to serve others
- The ability to work split shifts, holidays, weekends, and evenings
- The ability to pass an FTA drug screen and a pre-employment physical
- You must be in good physical condition including eyesight correctable to 20/40, and have normal speech and hearing ability.
- You must pass a pre-employment physical capacities test, CDL physical examination and a drug screen prior to hire.
- Additionally, you must pass a practical fit test to ensure that you have sufficient strength to operate a large vehicle and help passengers in wheelchairs with their personal belongings.
- You must be able to fit comfortably in the driver's seat, safely and effectively reach and operate pedals and equipment and push/pull manual wheelchairs with passengers in them.
Nice To Haves
- A team player
- Passionate about helping others
- Responsible and reliable
- Looking for a career, not just a job
- Safety-minded
Responsibilities
- Providing top-notch customer service
- Efficiently and safely transporting passengers to their destinations in a safe and courteous manner
- Building and maintaining relationships with passengers and fellow employees
- Fostering a positive partnership through your service to the communities in Kitsap County
Benefits
- Competitive salary and great benefits
- Public Employees Retirement System
- Medical coverage for you and your dependents
- Generous leave starting at 6.76 hours per pay period after starting
- Paid training to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
