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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.

Extra Board Vehicle Operator

Valley Transit is now hiring Extra Board 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” premiums paid at 90% 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. 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 Paid Vacation for Extra Board employees accrues at a rate of .046150 per eligible paid hour; the accrual rate 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, employees will accrue Valley Transit Paid Sick Leave at a rate of .02115 per eligible paid hour. In addition, Extra Board employees will accrue Holiday Leave at a rate of .023077 per eligible paid hour and Floating Holiday Leave will accrue at a rate of .011538 per eligible paid hour both accrual rates increase 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 November 6, 2023.

Download an application packet (including full job description) here or e-mail melanie@valleytransit.com to request one.

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