Our Core Values and Goals 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.
Extra-Board 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 live within approximately ten (10) miles of the Valley Transit Main Office located at 1401 W Rose Street in Walla Walla. The reason for this requirement is to be able to arrive no later than 15 minutes to our main office in the event of being called in unexpectedly. Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and criminal background check is a condition of employment for this position with Valley Transit.
This is an entry level position that has a guaranteed 60 hours per two week pay period. During the 6-week training period, wages are set at $16.66/hr. Upon completion of training, pay increases to $20.82 per hour and a benefit package is available that includes medical, dental, life, and retirement.
This position is open until filled.
Download an application packet (including full job description) here or e-mail briana@valleytransit.com to request one. A fillable PDF application can be found here.
