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Internal Opportunities

Lead Maintenance Worker

Please note that the initial appointment to this position is temporary pending a 90 day right-to-return period for position's incumbent. Please contact admin services with any questions!

Internal position - only current CTS employees will be considered

Open: October 07, 2026

Close: October 14, 2026 at 4 p.m.

Position Overview

Under the direction and supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor and Maintenance Manager, the Lead Maintenance Worker works independently, providing leadership and guidance to assigned staff. Plans, schedules, and participates in work assignments to ensure the safe and efficient utilization of personnel and equipment. Inspects and evaluates completed work. Monitors and ensures standards are maintained in a safe working environment. Ensures accurate maintenance and warehouse records. In addition, the position performs all aspects of the Maintenance Worker position with an emphasis on safety, efficiency, and responsiveness to operational needs.

Compensation

Wage is $31.70 per hour, moving to $33.68 per hour after successful completion of the 180-day probationary period. Employees receive pay increases on their anniversaries up to $39.63 (2024-2026 wage scale) and annual cost of living increases.

Summary of Required Qualifications

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or high school equivalency certificate (GED).
Three years of experience as a CTS Maintenance Worker OR in a position of comparable duties and responsibilities.
Three years of supervisory or lead experience sufficient to demonstrate complete competency and knowledge of general supervisory and lead practices. Or experience sufficient to demonstrate complete competency and knowledge of supervisory and lead practices.

Licensures and Certifications: A valid driver’s license with ability to obtain and maintain a class B Washington State commercial driver’s license (CDL), with passenger endorsement and air-brake restriction removed and a U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Certificate within the probationary period.

See the position description for complete details.

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Lead Fleet Maintenance Technician

Internal position - only current CTS employees will be considered

Open: October 07, 2026

Close: October 14, 2026 at 4 p.m.

Position Overview

Under the direction and supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor and oversight of the Maintenance Manager, the Lead Fleet Maintenance Technician works independently, providing leadership and guidance to assigned staff. Plans, schedules, and participates in work assignments to ensure the safe and efficient utilization of personnel and equipment. Inspects and evaluates completed work. Helps monitor and ensure preventive maintenance standards are maintained in a safe working environment. Ensures accurate maintenance and warehouse records. In addition, the position performs all aspects of the fleet maintenance technician position including vehicle and equipment inspections, servicing, repairs, and related activities, with emphasis on safety, efficiency, and responsiveness to operational needs.

Compensation

Wage is $36.44 per hour, moving to $38.72 per hour after successful completion of the 180-day probationary period. Employees receive pay increases on their anniversaries up to $45.55 (2024-2026 wage scale) and annual cost of living increases. Automative Service Excellence (ASE) certifications compensated at $.40 per hour each.

Summary of Required and Preferred Qualifications

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or high school equivalency certificate (GED)
Three years of journeyman-level mechanic experience, preferred.
Three years of supervisory or lead experience sufficient to demonstrate complete competency and knowledge of general supervisory and lead practices. Or experience sufficient to demonstrate complete competency and knowledge of supervisory and lead practices.
Completion of heavy-duty diesel and/or automotive technology study, preferred.
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications, preferred.
Demonstrated proficiency of transit industry vehicle maintenance practices, preferred.
A combination of education, relevant certificates and experience that meets CTS’s needs will be considered.

See the position description for complete details.

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Paratransit Instructor

Internal position - only current CTS employees will be considered

Open: April 30, 2026

Close: Open until filled

Position Overview

Responsible for providing instruction to paratransit operators on the safe operation of paratransit vehicles, including how to transport passengers to various destinations within the service area in a safe, timely, and professional manner. Assignments include preparation for classroom instruction, curriculum development, and on-road training. Maintain records, prepare reports, and submit daily progress reports to the training supervisor, as required. Attend training as needed.

Compensation

The candidate will be paid their current hourly base wage during the training period. Upon successful completion of the training, compensation for relief dispatcher will be 115% of the assigned paratransit operator’s current wage, at the appropriate step. Compensation for relief customer service representative will be compensated at their regular rate of pay.

Summary of Required Qualifications

Experience: Current CTS employee who has successfully completed the probationary period as a paratransit operator.

Licensures and Certifications: Maintain a valid Washington State drivers’ license.

Knowledge and Abilities: Demonstrated knowledge of CTS policies and operating procedures pertaining to paratransit service. Ability to demonstrate excellent customer services skills and work effectively with CTS employees.

Communication: Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate instructions, information, and provide constructive feedback

See the position description for complete details.

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Relief Paratransit Dispatcher/CSR

Internal position - only current CTS employees will be considered

Open: January 06, 2026

Close: Open until filled

Position Overview

Responsible for providing relief paratransit dispatcher and customer services representative duties in the absence of the dispatchers or customer service representatives. Primary dispatcher duties include dispatching vehicles and operators ensuring all passenger pickups and returns are made in a timely, safe, and efficient manner. Primary customer service representative duties include evaluating service requests via telephone, scheduling requests, and coordinating service delivery.

Compensation

Summary of Required Qualifications

Current CTS employees who:

Successfully completed their probationary period.

Has one year transit/transportation experience and/or one year in transit/transportation dispatch; or two years’ experience in a related field involving vehicle coordination.

Any satisfactory equivalent combination of related experience and training that provides required knowledge, abilities, and skills.

See the position description for complete details.

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Working for Clallam Transit System

Benefits
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- 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.