Public Transportation Non-CDL Bus Driver

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Manual Labor Kent, WA, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Title:
Public Transportation Non-CDL Bus Driver

Location(s):

• All training takes place at the Hopelink Transportation Yard in Kent WA
• Multiple locations available after training
  • Kent WA
  • Redmond WA
• Fulltime and Parttime shifts available

Who we are: Hopelink is the largest nonprofit in North and East King County. For over 50 years we have been in the community serving homeless and low‑income families, children, seniors, and people with disabilities.

Make an impact in your community! Hopelink programs focus on food, financial assistance, transportation/mobility, housing & family development, adult education & employment. Programs are aimed at helping people achieve stability and gain the skills and knowledge they need to exit poverty. Join us!

The career opportunity:

The Hopelink Non‑CDL Bus Driver provides safe, courteous, and on‑time transportation to customers in vans, minibuses, or small buses, adhering to traffic regulations and maintaining schedules/routes.

What you will be doing:

• Inspect vehicle before and after operation; clean vehicle interior and exterior as needed; fuel and perform minor maintenance on vehicle.
• Maintain punctuality and regular attendance in order to provide dependable service to the public.
• Attendance at monthly and quarterly Driver staff meetings is mandatory.
• Maintain a professional and positive working relationship with clients, vendors, volunteers, donors, and fellow staff and adheres to the Hopelink Standards of Conduct.
• Communicate respectfully with people regardless of age, race, gender, religion, color, national origin, marital status, the presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability, sexual orientation, political ideology, gender identity, military status, genetic information, or any other expression of diversity.
• Practice and achieve Hopelink’s Core Competencies in order to support Hopelink’s overall strategy, team goals and individual goals. Core competencies are listed below.
• Be at least 21 years old
• Must be able to pass a DOT Medical Examination
• Hold a valid driver’s license for at least five (5) years within the United States
• No suspensions or revocations of driver license in the last three (3) years
• Have an acceptable driving record at the time of offer.
• Be available for all shifts including weekdays and weekends

This position is a Service Critical Employee with specific attendance requirements.

** Due to Federal Regulations, this position is considered a Safety Sensitive Position, therefore employees are required to undergo a full criminal background check and pre-employment Federal DOT drug screening, and are subject to random screenings, which include THC among other restricted substances.**

How you will be compensated:Hopelink is proud to provide meaningful paid time away from work and an affordable, comprehensive benefits package.

• Compensation:starting at $24.00/hour
• Wellness Program;
  Employee Resource Groups;
  Employee Assistance Program;
  Employee Discount Opportunities;
  Training Classes
• Internal Career Opportunities;
  Professional Development;
  Leadership Development;
  Career Path Coaching

Hopelink Mission and Values:

Hopelink’s mission is to promote self‑sufficiency for all members of our community to help people make a lasting change.

Our Values are Growth & Human Potential, Inclusion, Compassion, Relationships Built in Trust, Quality of our Work, and Fiscal Stewardship.

We are actively building an environment that welcomes and encourages the involvement and success of all individuals and respects the new possibilities that are created when diverse people, beliefs and values are included.