Transit Operator

TRANSIT OPERATOR

Salary: $31.75 - $40.02 Hourly + Competitive Benefits

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 2932-26C

Closing Date: 5/29/2026 4: 00 PM Pacific

Location: 3701 96th St. SW, Lakewood, WA

Do you enjoy working with people?

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of those in your community?

Set your career in motion today at Pierce Transit!

No CDL? No problem!

Pierce Transit will pay YOU to get your Class B CDL on-site with some of the best driving instructors in the industry!

Essential Functions

The following functions are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent (s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• We are looking for drivers who will provide excellent service to our customers, informing them about fares, routes, schedules, and operating rules in a tactful and courteous manner. 
• They will be relied on to ensure safe and efficient operation of transit coaches and agency vehicles while following routes, schedules, and all traffic regulations.
• Depending on the assignment, this person may operate a passenger van to pick up and drop off passengers eligible for specialized transportation. Work may include assisting customers with disabilities and those using wheelchairs in boarding and exiting the vehicle.
• This job is represented by the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), Local #758. 

Driving records of finalist candidates will be reviewed.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire.
• Must have been licensed for a minimum of five (5) years to be considered.
  • Five (5) years of continuous, recent driving history with a valid license is required (i.e. no gaps in license status to include suspensions and withdrawals)
  • Must have an excellent driving record. (no revocations or suspensions)
    
  • Applicants may apply with an out-of-state license but must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License at the time of hire.
• To qualify for this position, candidates must provide at least five years of verifiable work experience, including two consecutive years with the same employer. Please ensure this is clearly reflected in the work history section of your application as well as any gaps in employment. 

Additional License Requirements:

• Must obtain a Non-Excepted Interstate Class B Commercial License Permit with Passenger and Airbrake endorsements prior to a final offer being extended.

For more information about obtaining a CLP, please visit:  http://www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/cdlcdip.html.

Other Requirements:

• Applicants must be successful in meeting physical requirements, which will be determined by a physical exam including a drug screen.
• Must be able to maneuver up to 300 pounds (passenger including a wheelchair) over a six-inch curb and up a wheelchair ramp.
• BFOQ: Applicants hired into the Transit Operator job must be able to safely and effectively operate all revenue service vehicles. 
• Transit operators will be subject to periodic background check screenings by Joint Base Lewis-Mc Chord in order to drive Pierce Transit vehicles on base when required.

Supplemental Information

Application Instructions
To be considered for this opportunity, you must apply online:

• The online application must include a 
  chronological work and/or education history covering a seven-year period.

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