Full-Time Operator
Valley Transit is now hiring Full-Time Vehicle Operators to join the team. Applicants are required to have at least 6 years of general driving experience legally operating a motor vehicle. In order to be considered for hire, applicants must be able to consistently report to work on short notice. Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and criminal background check is a condition of employment for this position with Valley Transit.
The training wage for this position is $18.18 per hour. Salary range upon successful completion of training is $22.73 to $29.50 per hour.
Valley Transit provides “employee-only” fully paid premiums for medical, dental, life and long-term disability through the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB). Qualifying dependents may be enrolled at the employee’s expense, these premiums are determined annually subject to the Employer Contribution Cap and Employer Pooling Assistance. A $24,000 Basic Life insurance policy is provided through the Washington Counties Insurance Fund. Employer and employee contributions are made to the State of Washington Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees have the option to enroll in the State of Washington Department of Retirement System’s deferred Compensation program. Employees also have the option to enroll in additional benefits which include Employee-Paid Long-Term Disability, Employee-Paid Flexible Benefits through American Family Life Assurance Company (AFLAC) and additional Employee-Paid Life Insurance coverage through MetLife.
Valley Transit grants annual paid vacation to regular full-time employees which starts at 8 hours per month and increases with continuous employment. All Employees are eligible to accrue Washington Paid Sick Leave at a rate of 1 hour for every 40 hours worked, in addition, full-time employees will accrue Valley Transit Paid Sick Leave at a rate of .02115 per eligible paid hour. Employees will also receive six (6) paid Holidays and three (3) paid Floating Holidays each calendar year. The number of paid Floating Holidays increases with continuous employment.
Valley Transit provides limited reimbursement for the purchase of job-related clothing and supplies depending on the job classification.
The anticipated start date for this position is February 27, 2023.
Download an application packet (including full job description) here or e-mail melanie@valleytransit.com to request one.
Accounting Assistant
Valley Transit is seeking a full-time Accounting Assistant I. This position keeps records of financial transactions for the agency and verifies accuracy of calculations and postings pertaining to business transactions in support of the Deputy General Manager. See Job Description for a list of essential duties.
Salary Range: $24.48 to $29.19 per hour.
Valley Transit provides “employee-only” fully paid premiums for medical, dental, life and long-term disability through the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB). Qualifying dependents may be enrolled at the employee’s expense, these premiums are determined annually subject to the Employer Contribution Cap and Employer Pooling Assistance. A $24,000 Basic Life insurance policy is provided through the Washington Counties Insurance Fund. Employer and employee contributions are made to the State of Washington Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees have the option to enroll in the State of Washington Department of Retirement System’s deferred Compensation program. Employees also have the option to enroll in additional benefits which include Employee-Paid Long-Term Disability, Employee-Paid Flexible Benefits through American Family Life Assurance Company (AFLAC) and additional Employee-Paid Life Insurance coverage through MetLife.
Valley Transit grants annual paid vacation to regular full-time employees which starts at 8 hours per month and increases with continuous employment. All Employees are eligible to accrue Washington Paid Sick Leave at a rate of 1 hour for every 40 hours worked, in addition, full-time employees will accrue Valley Transit Paid Sick Leave at a rate of .02115 per eligible paid hour. Employees will also receive six (6) paid Holidays and three (3) paid Floating Holidays each calendar year. The number of paid Floating Holidays increases with continuous employment.
Download application packet (including full job description) here or email melanie@valleytransit.com to request one.
Full-Time Dispatcher
Valley Transit is seeking a full-time Dispatcher. Under the supervision of the Operations Manager, the Dispatcher position is primarily responsible for scheduling and dispatching Dial-A-Ride, route deviated and special event services, and the coordination of drivers and vehicles. This position requires the ability to follow instructions and apply acquired knowledge in the use of software applications that enables service to be scheduled as efficiently as possible. The assignment of specific duties to the Dispatcher will vary depending on the Agency’s business needs, shift rotation, and individuals’ expertise and skill sets.
Salary Range for this position is $22.50-$26.29.
Valley Transit provides “employee-only” fully paid premiums for medical, dental, life and long-term disability through the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB). Qualifying dependents may be enrolled at the employee’s expense, these premiums are determined annually subject to the Employer Contribution Cap and Employer Pooling Assistance. A $24,000 Basic Life insurance policy is provided through the Washington Counties Insurance Fund. Employer and employee contributions are made to the State of Washington Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees have the option to enroll in the State of Washington Department of Retirement System’s deferred Compensation program. Employees also have the option to enroll in additional benefits which include Employee-Paid Long-Term Disability, Employee-Paid Flexible Benefits through American Family Life Assurance Company (AFLAC) and additional Employee-Paid Life Insurance coverage through MetLife.
Valley Transit grants annual paid vacation to regular full-time employees which starts at 8 hours per month and increases with continuous employment. All Employees are eligible to accrue Washington Paid Sick Leave at a rate of 1 hour for every 40 hours worked, in addition, full-time employees will accrue Valley Transit Paid Sick Leave at a rate of .02115 per eligible paid hour. Employees will also receive six (6) paid Holidays and three (3) paid Floating Holidays each calendar year. The number of paid Floating Holidays increases with continuous employment.
Valley Transit provides limited reimbursement for the purchase of job-related clothing and supplies depending on the job classification.
Download the application packet (including full job description) here or email melanie@valleytransit.com to request one.
Safety & Training Coordinator
Valley Transit is seeking a Safety & Training Coordinator. Under the direction of the General Manager, this position performs a wide variety of administrative, policy, and training supports functions for Valley Transit. This position supports policy analysis of relevant federal, state, and local regulations as applied to Valley Transit; and tracking, researching and analyzing information in support of the General Manager. Additionally, this role supports the development, implementation, and long-term maintenance of Valley Transit training programs, as well as delivering in-house marketing of available training opportunities to employees, and providing necessary information. Because work and information in this role may be of a confidential nature, the exercise of discretion and tact is required. The supportive nature of this role also requires an individual with sufficient initiative and independent judgement.
The salary range for this position is $34.64 – $39.38 per hour.
Valley Transit provides “employee-only” fully paid premiums for medical, dental, life and long-term disability through the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB). Qualifying dependents may be enrolled at the employee’s expense, these premiums are determined annually subject to the Employer Contribution Cap and Employer Pooling Assistance. A $24,000 Basic Life insurance policy is provided through the Washington Counties Insurance Fund. Employer and employee contributions are made to the State of Washington Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees have the option to enroll in the State of Washington Department of Retirement System’s deferred Compensation program. Employees also have the option to enroll in additional benefits which include Employee-Paid Long-Term Disability, Employee-Paid Flexible Benefits through American Family Life Assurance Company (AFLAC) and additional Employee-Paid Life Insurance coverage through MetLife.
Valley Transit grants annual paid vacation to regular full-time employees which starts at 8 hours per month and increases with continuous employment. All Employees are eligible to accrue Washington Paid Sick Leave at a rate of 1 hour for every 40 hours worked, in addition, full-time employees will accrue Valley Transit Paid Sick Leave at a rate of .02115 per eligible paid hour. Employees will also receive six (6) paid Holidays and three (3) paid Floating Holidays each calendar year. The number of paid Floating Holidays increases with continuous employment.
This position is open until filled with first consideration given to applications received by January 31, 2023.
Download an application packet (including full job description) here, or email melanie @valleytransit.com to request one.
