Job Opportunities
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Current Opportunities
MAINTENANCE WORKER I
Open: April 23, 2025
First Review: April 30, 2025
Close: Open until filled
Position Overview
Under the direction of the maintenance manager or designee, the maintenance worker I performs maintenance department activities including fueling, washing, and cleaning transit vehicles; as well as maintaining transit properties and facilities. May also receive task direction and training from the Maintenance Worker II and receive assignments and direction from lead personnel. Provides critical contributions to support Clallam Transit System’s (CTS) mission.
Compensation
Wage is $26.51 per hour, moving to $28.16 per hour after successful completion of the 180-day probationary period. Employees receive pay increases on their anniversaries up to $34.46 (2024-2026 wage scale) and annual cost of living increases.
Required Qualifications
A high school diploma or high school equivalency certificate (GED) AND one year of experience in the practices of facilities maintenance OR one year of experience fueling and inspecting fleet vehicles and/or equipment. Ability to obtain a valid WA commercial driver’s license (CDL) with proper endorsements and Department of Transportation (DOT) medical certificate within the probationary period.
Summary of Working Conditions
Paid training is provided at Clallam Transit System for obtaining the required CDL. 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.
See the position description for complete details.
TRANSIT OPERATOR
Open: April 8, 2025
First Review: April 18, 2025
Close: Open until filled
Position Overview
Responsible for operating mass 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.
Compensation
Wage begins at $26.51 per hour, moving to $28.16 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.
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.
Summary of 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.
See the position description for complete details.
Internal Opportunities
Only current Clallam Transit System employees will be considered.
FIXED-ROUTE DISPATCHER
Open: April 11, 2025
First review: April 21, 2025
Close: Open until filled
Position Overview
Under the direction of the operations supervisors and the general direction of the operations manager, the fixed-route dispatcher coordinates all road operations in regard to service, driver assignments, accidents, vehicle breakdowns, and emergencies for Clallam Transit System (CTS). Assures efficient utilization of personnel, facilities, and transit vehicles to meet the needs of the organization and the communities served. Provides critical contributions to support Clallam Transit System’s mission.
Summary of Required Qualifications
Current CTS employees who:
Successfully completed their probationary period.
OR
Possess a high school diploma or high school equivalency certificate (GED).
AND
Two years’ transit/transportation experience and one year in transit/transportation dispatch; OR three years’ experience in a related field involving vehicle coordination; OR any satisfactory equivalent combination of related experience and training that provides required knowledge, abilities, and skills.
Compensation
Pay Range: $30.48 - $38.10 (in accordance with the labor agreement)
See the position description for complete details.
The selection process will include a panel interview and other additional screening processes as required including answering the following questions:
1.Why are you interested in the Fixed-route Dispatcher position?
2.Upon review of the position description, what experience and skills do you possess that make you the best qualified candidate?
RELIEF PARATRANSIT DISPATCHER/CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
Open: February 18, 2025
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.
Summary of Required Qualifications
Current CTS employees who:
- Successfully completed their probationary period
OR
- 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.
OR
- Any satisfactory equivalent combination of related experience and training that provides required knowledge, abilities, and skills.
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
See the position description for complete details.
The selection process will include a panel interview and other additional screening processes as required including answering the following questions:
1.Why are you interested in the relief paratransit dispatcher/CSR position?
2.What experience and skills do you possess that would make you a strong candidate for this position?
PARATRANSIT INSTRUCTOR
Open: June 18, 2024
First Review: July 8, 2024
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.
Required Qualifications
Current CTS employee who has successfully completed the probationary period as a paratransit operator.
Maintain a valid Washington State drivers’ license.
Compensation
The hourly base wage of the selected candidate will be paid during the training period. Upon successful completion of the training period, compensation shall be 115% of the employee’s current wage, at the appropriate step, for all hours worked as a paratransit operator instructor.
See the position description for complete details.
The selection process will include a panel interview and other additional screening processes as required including answering the following questions:
1.Why are you interested in the paratransit instructor position?
2.Upon review of the position descriptions for paratransit instructor, what experience and skills do you possess that make you the best qualified candidate?
Working for Clallam Transit System
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.