Coach Operator

Every day, Intercity Transit Coach Operators provide safe, reliable transportation that helps people get to work, school, medical appointments, grocery shopping, and home. Coach Operators are the face of Intercity Transit and play an important role in creating a safe and welcoming experience for every passenger.

As a Coach Operator, you'll interact with hundreds of passengers every day. Some will be having the best day of their lives. Others may be frustrated, confused, or experiencing difficult circumstances. Successful Coach Operators treat every rider with patience, professionalism, and respect while maintaining a safe environment for everyone on board.

We're looking for people to join our team who are committed to serving the public and understand that this career is about much more than driving a bus.

• Enjoy working with people from all backgrounds.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Remain calm, patient, and professional in challenging situations.
• Communicate respectfully, even when others are frustrated or upset.
• Make safety their highest priority.
• Are dependable because passengers and coworkers rely on them every day.
• Are willing to work mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and split shifts.

No CDL? No problem! You do not need a Commercial Driver License (CDL) or endorsements to apply. All newly hired Coach Operators complete 11 weeks of paid training. During this time, trainees should expect to attend classes and hands-on training during evening and overnight hours. Training shifts may extend as late as 4:00am.

All new Coach Operators are hired into full-time positions with a guaranteed minimum of 40 hours per week. If you're looking for a stable career where you can serve your community, make a difference every day, and build a future, we encourage you to apply.

We are currently accepting applications for our tentative January 18, 2027, start date. Interviews and conditional job offers are expected to take place in early December. If you've ever considered becoming a Coach Operator, now is a great time to join our team.

The starting wage for Coach Operators in 2027 is $28.08 per hour (Step

A), with scheduled step increases up to $39.79 per hour (Step

F). Coach Operators receive an additional 2% ($40.58/hour) when they reach 10 years of employment and a total of 3% ($40.98/hour) when they reach 15 years of employment.

Intercity Transit offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents
• Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) pension benefits, plus voluntary deferred compensation plans (401(k) and 457) with employer match up to 8.5%
• 12 to 25 vacation days per year based on eligibility and length of service
• 12 days of sick leave per year
• Up to 54 hours of floating holiday time
• Paid bereavement leave
• $150 per month Family & Wellness Allowance
• Uniforms provided

Intercity Transit provides a modern workplace with amenities designed to support our employees. Our facility includes a driver lounge with a relaxation room, computer access, pool table, and an on‐site fitness room with showers.

• Flexibility to work varied shifts including days, nights, split shifts, weekends, and holidays (not including Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day).
• Possess a valid WA state driver's license and be able to obtain (by the end of training) and maintain a valid Class “B” Commercial Driver's License with passenger endorsement and air brake restriction lifted.
• Must have an acceptable 5-year driving history that meets the agency's hiring criteria.
• Must…