Extra Board Operator Walla Walla, WA

FLSA Status:
Non-exempt hourly employee Hiring Range: $25.69 - $33.25 per hour

First Review
:

January 20, 2026
Anticipated

Start Date:

March 2, 2026

At Valley Transit our Mission is connecting the Valley by providing safe, efficient, and courteous transportation.

This is skilled work in the operation of passenger buses, trolleys, and vans for Valley Transit.

Work involves responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of passenger vehicles. Operators are representatives of the transit system and are required to exercise a high degree of caution and courtesy. Work is generally performed independently, reporting to the Road Supervisors.

Transit operators perform shift work. Individuals selected may be assigned on any day of the week. Shifts include early morning, late night, holidays, community special events and emergencies.

• Dependable attendance and on-time performance
• Safe and efficient operation of passenger buses, vans, and other agency vehicles
• Compliance with all Federal, State, local and Valley Transit rules, regulations, and policies
• Adherence to instructions from the Road Supervisors and Dispatcher
• Assists mobility‑impaired passengers to and from destination
• Maneuvers wheelchairs on and off vehicles and over terrain
• Daily vehicle inspection and reporting of any mechanical defects prior to operation
• Operate Mobile Data Terminal and accurately complete required reports
• Maintenance of bus cleanliness, as needed, on route
• Schedule adherence, fare collection, transfer issuance, provide accurate information regarding routes, schedules, transfer points, and stops
• Promotion of good passenger relations
• Performance of related work as required
• Perform all safety and health responsibilities for Workgroup Members as detailed in the Public Transit Agency Safety Plan (PTASP).
• The omission of specific statements of duties above does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions and procedure manuals
• Ability to write accident and incident reports
• Ability to effectively communicate in English with passengers, employees and supervisors
• Ability to communicate effectively over a two‑way radio system with other bus/van operators, supervisors, and dispatch
• Reasoning Ability:
  The successful operator will have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where limited standardization exists. The ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form is required.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Possess good public relations skills
• Be highly motivated
• Dependable
• Friendly
• Have work experience where these skills are utilized

• At least 6 years of general driving experience legally operating a motor vehicle. Driving record should demonstrate safe and responsible operation of a motor vehicle.
• Persons selected for the position must obtain, within 21 days of employment, a Class “B”, State of Washington or Oregon Commercial driver’s license, with endorsement “P” and with airbrake restriction (K) removed.
• No convictions of any law involving physical molestation, abuse, injury, or neglect.
• The successful applicant will be required to complete pre‑employment tests, including a Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). drug and alcohol screening or be currently employed as a part‑time transit vehicle operator.
• Transit vehicle operators are subject to further drug and alcohol testing throughout their employment.
• All persons selected for this position must successfully complete or have completed a new operator training program.
• The operator must be physically able to perform the duties of the position on an irregular work schedule.
• Dependable attendance and on‑time performance is required.
• New employees must provide proof of ability to work in the United States per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
• Must be able to perform the duties of this safety‑sensitive position…