Bus drivers

Position: Bus drivers - $33.54 to $39.31 per hour excellent benefits!
Never thought of being a Bus Driver? Here’s why you should. Your career isn’t just a job. Your career can determine the healthcare you receive, the time off you take, how you spend your days, and your future opportunities. Learn about the busload of benefits you can earn as a Community Transit bus driver — no professional driving experience required!

You can also explore other positions we are currently hiring for. Bus Driver Benefits and Perks Sign-on bonus There’s never been a better time to become a driver with Community Transit — new drivers can earn a $5,000 sign-on incentive bonus when they complete our driver training program. That’s an extra $5,000 on top of the great benefits and generous pay that our drivers earn.

Wondering how it works? Earn a portion of your bonus when you reach these qualification milestones: $1,500 after 25 days of employment (halfway through your driver training) $1,500 after driver training graduation $2,000 after completion of probation. Sign-on incentive bonus is subject to qualification and applicable payroll taxes and withholding. Competitive pay Our drivers not only enjoy excellent benefits and paid time off, but are paid a competitive wage that is regularly negotiated through their union.

Wages increase with experience, too. During our 10-week paid training program you will earn $31.42 per hour during training while you earn your Commercial Driver's License (CDL). After training, you will earn a starting salary of $33.54 per hour, with the potential to earn up to $39.31 hourly. Our bus drivers are represented by the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1576.

The position includes a wage progression based on hours worked. Drivers receive a wage increase for each milestone established by the wage progression. These terms are regularly negotiated. Role 2025 Hourly wage Bus driver in training $31.42 Beginning bus driver $33.54 Highest-earning bus driver $39.31 The date of your graduation from training will determine your seniority date, for purposes including future compensation increases and assignments.

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Community Transit is in the process of ending a contract with a private company that has historically operated some bus routes. The seniority dates for employees of this company who sign offers to transition to Community Transit will be Jan. 6, 2025, even though their start dates will come later as part of phased transitions.) Paid training No bus driving experience is required.

We train you — and pay you while you train! You qualify for benefits the first month after you start and accrue paid time off while you train, too! During our 10-week paid training program you will earn $31.52 per hour during training while you earn your Commercial Driver's License (CDL). After training, you will earn a starting salary of $33.54 per hour.

Bus driver trainees are eligible for our Trainee Benefit Package on the first month following your training start date, which includes:
Medical insurance for trainees and their dependents (95% company-paid premiums) Dental and vision insurance for trainees and their dependents (100% company-paid premiums) Accruing paid time off during training Both full-time and part-time drivers must complete our 10-week training program, which is a full-time commitment over a 10-week period. The date of your graduation from this training will determine your seniority date, for purposes including future compensation increases and assignments.

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Please note:

Community Transit is in the process of ending a contract with a private company that has historically operated some bus routes. The seniority dates for employees of this company who sign offers to transition to Community Transit will be Jan. 6, 2025, even though their start dates will come later as part of phased transitions.) Health insurance Bus drivers enjoy comprehensive medical, vision, and dental benefits.

Medical insurance is 95% company-paid and starts at $112 per month for a family or $44 per month for an individual. Dental insurance — No monthly cost. Community Transit pays 100% of your premiums. Vision insurance — No monthly cost. Community Transit pays 100% of your…