Service Station Attendant

Pierce Transit is an independent municipal organization dedicated to fulfilling the mission of improving people's quality of life by providing safe, reliable, innovative, and useful transportation services that are locally based and regionally connected.

We are looking for reliable and hardworking Service Station Attendants to join our Fleet Maintenance team. This is an important job that helps keep Agency vehicles safe, clean, fueled, and ready for service. The work is fast-paced, with no two shifts ever being the same.

This is a full-time position with benefits. Your work schedule will be based on seniority. When you first start, you will likely work second or third shift. Please see the information below for details about shift differential pay.

If you want to be considered for this position, please read the full job announcement and all supplemental information before you apply. If you are someone we can count on to safely fuel, clean, and service Agency vehicles and equipment, we invite you to apply!

* Applicants should have experience doing similar work

• Help mechanics with basic repairs and vehicle maintenance.
• Fuel vehicles with gasoline, diesel, CNG, or propane.
• Fill diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tanks when needed.
• Check and fill vehicle fluids, such as oil and coolant.
• Clean the inside and outside of vehicles.
• Perform basic vehicle service and care.
• Work both inside and outside in all types of weather.
• Look for and report vehicle problems, damage, or safety concerns.
• Work well with other Fleet Maintenance employees.
• Follow safety rules and take responsibility for your work.
• Use good judgment when doing your work.

• Safety Minded:
  Follows safety rules and reports hazards or vehicle problems.
• Vehicle Care:
  Fuels, cleans, checks, and performs basic service on Agency vehicles and equipment.
• Reliable & Accountable:
  Shows up for work, completes tasks, and can be counted on to do the job.
• Adaptability:
  Handles changes in work, schedules, weather, and daily tasks while doing quality work.

Employees are eligible for differential pay per the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), Local #758 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Want to learn more about our Maintenance group? You can find more information about our work group here.

At Pierce Transit, our employees’ health is important to us too! That's why we offer four on-site gyms and an incredible Wellness Program in addition to excellent medical, dental, and vision packages.

If your career goals change while you’re employed, we are here to help. Pierce Transit offers $5,000 per year (up to a total of $18,000) in Tuition Assistance after your one-year anniversary. Certifications, and career skills must be connected to a position at Pierce Transit.

All of Pierce Transit are required to participate in the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Pierce Transit offers two Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plans to choose from, PERS2 and PERS3, as well as a matching program for 457 deferred compensation.

Employees are not covered under the Social Security System except for a 1.45% payment for Medicare.

Pierce Transit provides an ORCA Card benefit for each employee and a family member. This benefit provides free access to service on Pierce Transit, Sound Transit, Community Transit, Everett Transit, King County Metro, Kitsap Transit, Seattle Monorail, Seattle Streetcar, King County Water Taxi and Kitsap Foot Ferry.

If you're not currently living in the Lakewood-area, that's not a problem! We may be able to help with reimbursing up to $2,500 in moving expenses for those who physically relocate their primary residence to the Pierce/King/Thurston County…