Paratransit Operator

Position Overview

Responsible for the operation of paratransit vehicles to carry vulnerable passengers to various destinations within the service area in a safe, timely, and professional manner. Paratransit operators provide critical services to the community, supporting the mission to enhance quality of life, bolster mobility, and create opportunities through transit.

• Education and Experience:
  
  A high school diploma or high school equivalency certificate (GED) AND five consecutive years of licensed driving experience.
• Licensures and
  
  Certifications:
  
  A valid Washington State driver’s license.
• See position description for complete details.

This is a safety-sensitive position subject to random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with CTS policy and federal regulations. Represented by the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 587.

• 100% employer-paid medical, vision, and dental premiums, with coverage available for qualifying dependents.
• Basic life and long-term disability insurances with options to purchase additional coverages.
• Enrollment in Public Employee Retirement System (PERS).
• Post-employment CTS Healthcare Insurance Coverage Credits, as eligible.
• Approximately 12 days of general leave accrued annually.
• Sick leave accrual is 0.025 per hour worked.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Wellness Program $200/$400 annual reimbursement for employee/family.
• VEBA/HRA contributions of $25 per pay period, longevity contributions, and waived medical coverage (optional).

Starting wage is $23.43 per hour, moving to $24.90 per hour after successful completion of the 180-day probationary period. Paratransit operators receive pay increases on their anniversaries up to $29.29  wage scale) and annual cost of living increases.

Clallam Transit System is an equal employment opportunity employer.