Our Core Values as an Employer
- We are committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for our employees.
- We celebrate teamwork and equity, and encourage diversity of thoughts, experiences, and backgrounds in all team members while expecting equitable treatment in our policies, procedures, and behaviors.
- We hire people not positions; and we are committed to maximizing the potential of every employee.
- We strive to be resilient and foster a culture of continuous innovation and improvement by constantly encouraging personal and professional growth for every member of our team.
- We take pride in cultivating a team that acts with professionalism, integrity and honesty, and who focuses on providing high quality and equitable services to our passengers.
- We operate in a culture of transparency by communicating meaningfully and frequently with candor, detail, honesty, and respect.
- We believe that an open minded accusation free environment advances safety and agency growth.
- We promote an agency culture where each team member meets the highest standards of integrity and fiscal responsibility in our industry.
Working at Valley Transit means being a part of a team built upon the principles of teamwork, responsiveness, inclusivity, and accountability. We believe in providing safe, high quality, and efficient public transportation in the Walla Walla Valley. We strive to be responsive to the needs of our community while promoting quality of life and a healthy economy. We believe that public transportation is much more than a ride from point A to point B, it is access to work, school, shopping, medical care and more.
Our team does it all from driving, vehicle maintenance, administration, to community outreach and beyond. While no role is exactly alike we are all woven together by our commitment to provide high quality service to our community while striving to make the valley a better place to live.
Valley Transit is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to reflecting the diversity of our community on our team. We do not discriminate against any protected class. If you need accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process, contact our Human Resources Manager at 509-525-9140.
Maintenance Manager
Valley Transit is currently hiring for a Maintenance Manager.
The Maintenance Manager is responsible for planning, managing, and providing maintenance services for Valley Transit. The manager must provide direction and leadership to the Maintenance Department staff as well as develop and maintain an atmosphere of cooperation and teamwork. This position selects, trains, supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel; counsels and disciplines employees as appropriate; provides appropriate staff development and training opportunities. Coordinates with other department managers within the transit system; communicates with community agencies, other transit agencies, and the general public to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve problems and issues. Develops and implements work schedules in response to maintenance needs; adjusts and revises work priorities and schedules as needed. Prepares and administers department budget and authorizes expenditures; develops and recommends operating policies, prepares reports, cost estimates and maintenance projections. Reviews, analyzes and interprets statistical and performance information from a variety of sources; identifies and investigates maintenance improvement opportunities; plans and implements improvements; resolves complaints regarding maintenance work and employees. Work is performed with considerable independence under the general direction of the General Manager.
This position is open until filled with first consideration given to application materials received by June 12th.
Please see the position application packet for further information.
Click here to download the application packet. Please return completed application materials to Human Resources by mail (1401 W. Rose St. Walla Walla, WA 99362) or e-mail to briana@valleytransit.com