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Transit Operator

Clallam Transit System is expanding service and hiring Transit Operators to join our dedicated team! We are now hiring multiple drivers through the end of the year. Apply by the following dates to be considered:

  • September 26 for a late October start date
  • October 31 for a December start date
  • December 5 for a January start date

Position Overview

Responsible for operating public transit vehicles to transport passengers to various destinations within the service area in a safe, timely, and professional manner. This position provides critical contributions to support Clallam Transit System’s (CTS) mission to enhance quality of life, bolster mobility, and create opportunities through transit. 


See position description for complete details.


Summary of Required Qualifications

High school diploma or high school equivalency.

Five consecutive years of licensed driving experience.

A valid driver's license or ability to obtain.

Meet all requirements and obtain a class B Washington State commercial driver's license (CDL), with proper licensure, during training period.

Paid training is provided at Clallam Transit System for obtaining the required CDL.  


Compensation

$26.51-$34.46 per hour: Starting wage is $26.51 per hour, moving to $27.57 per hour on January 1, 2026, and then $29.29 per hour after successful completion of the 180-day probationary period. Operators receive pay increases on their anniversaries up to $34.46 (2024-2026 wage scale) and annual cost of living increases. 


Working Conditions

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. 

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Working for Clallam Transit System

  • Benefits

    Learn more on our benefits page! 

    • 100% employer-paid medical and dental premiums for employees, with affordable 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) pension.
    • Post-employment CTS Healthcare Insurance Coverage Credits, as eligible.
    • Paid time off. 
    • Wellness Program $200/$400 annual reimbursement for employee/family.
    • Reimbursement of CDL endorsement fees and USDOT medical examination costs.
    • HRA employer contributions, longevity contributions, and waived medical coverage (optional).
    • CTS transit passes for employee and qualifying dependents.
    • Employee Assistance Program 
    • Extensive employee recognition program with monetary incentives.

  • Drug and Alcohol-free Workplace

    Safety-sensitive positions are subject to the drug and alcohol testing requirements, in accordance CTS Policy and federal regulations. Safety-sensitive applicants must also release their prior drug and alcohol employment information, as required by 49 CFR Part 40 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

  • Union

    Transit operators, paratransit operators, dispatchers, paratransit customer service representatives, maintenance workers, and mechanics are represented by the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 587. 

  • Our Mission & Vision

    Our mission is to enhance the quality of life, bolster mobility, and create opportunities through public transit. 


    Our vision is to provide customer-friendly, reliable, economical, and efficient transportation services that encourage residents and visitors to select Clallam Transit System as an integral part of their routine transportation choices. 

  • Value Statements

    Our Value Statements serve as the guiding principles of how we do business. As an organization and as individual employees, we care about the quality of life in our region, which we promote and enhance by respecting:

    • Customers - Providing a high level of courtesy and professionalism to the customer through clean, safe, accessible, reliable, and interconnected countywide public transportation services.
    • Employees - Value our employees and work culture through fair hiring and treatment, well-supported benefits, and ongoing training.
    • Public Trust - Ensuring an efficient and effective delivery of services through a conservative approach to managing our resources and budgeting for the future.
    • Future Generations - Seek and educate future customers and adapt to the latest forms of communication and technology.
    • Environment -  Explore and implement sustainable alternative fuel sources and energy conservation.

  • EEO employer

    Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer 

    CTS has a strong commitment to the communities we serve and our employees. As an EEO employer, we strive to establish and maintain a workforce that reflects the communities served. 


    Learn more about our EEO Program and Policy

Drive your career forward at Clallam Transit System! Operating in scenic Clallam County, our mission is to enhance the quality of life, bolster mobility, and create opportunities through public transit. While drivers make the wheels go round, we need administrative support, dispatchers, finance, human resources, IT, maintenance, mechanics, and more to run CTS.

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