POSITION SUMMARY:
Driving a bus is a very important and highly rewarding job. An Extra Board Bus Driver covers vacancies created by full-time operators who are unavailable for reasons such as vacation, training, illness, etc. Upon successful completion of training, you will begin in entry-level positions and promoted to a bidded position based on seniority as vacancies occur. Extra Board Operators are guaranteed a minimum of 32 hours per week, yet could work 40 or more hours depending on the needs of the Agency in any given week. Extra Board Operators must be available seven days a week and will be scheduled for on-call work.
Our operating hours begin at 4:20 a.m. and continue until 9:30 p.m. Extra Board Operators are expected to drive any shift and any route including nights, holidays, weekends, mornings, split shifts, and on-call.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Operate a passenger coach on specified routes and time schedules in accordance with established safety and operational policies and procedures while picking up and delivering passengers
- Promote good passenger relations by positive treatment of passengers; greet passengers in a courteous manner; assist passengers with boarding, seating, questions and related matters
- Operate two-way radio for professional routine communication with dispatch center and other coaches
- Assist passengers boarding and disembarking from vehicles; properly secure passengers and mobility devices; operate lift for persons with and without mobility aids
- Prepare vehicle for operation by following required pre-trip inspection as instructed
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provide the knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the job. A typical way to meet this requirement would be:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 5 years of driving experience
- 1 year of experience in customer service or related field
- Valid Washington State Commercial Driver’s License (Skagit Transit provides training & testing to obtain)
- Maintain an acceptable driving record
o No moving violations within the last 2 years
o No more than 2 moving violations within the last 5 years
o No more than 2 accidents, at fault or not at fault, within the last 5 years
o No DUI violations or revocation of license within the last 10 years
After an offer of employment has been made, an applicant must pass a pre-employment drug test and pre-employment Department of Transportation (DOT) physical exam certified by a medical examiner in accordance with the Motor Carrier Safety Regulations parts 391.41-391.349.
WAGE:
- $28.87 per hour during training (you will work full-time during training)
- Bus Driver wages range from $28.87-$38.57 per hour
BENEFITS:
All employees are eligible to receive:
- Employee Assistance Program
- Department of Retirement Systems PERS2 or PERS3 enrollment
- Voluntary Flexible Spending Account
Benefits begin the first day of the month following the date of hire.
Class starting September 21, 2026
Skagit Transit is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Business
