Extra Board Operator

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

Anticipated

Start Date:

November 23, 2026

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

Thisis 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 andon-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 andoff 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, fa recollection, transfer issuance, provide accurate information regarding routes,schedules, transfer points, and stops
• Promotion of good passenger relations
• Performance of related workas required
• Perform all safety andhealth 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, relatedor a logical assignment to the position.

• Ability to read and interpret documents suchas 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 atwo-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 orgeneral 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 withairbrake restriction (K) removed.
• A criminal history background check will be conducted after a conditional offer of employment.
  
  Criminal history information will be evaluated in accordance with applicable law.
• The successful applicant will be required to complete pre-employment tests, including a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical, 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…