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Pierce Transit’s
current Job Announcements are listed below.
We are only able to accept applications for positions that are
currently open. You may also call our Job Line at 253.581.8097
for a voice recording of the jobs listed below or you may call
253.581.8080 and request that an application be mailed to you.
A separate application must be submitted for each job you are
interested in applying for. All applications require an original
signature. Some jobs require supplemental applications that must
be included with your application to be considered. Resumes may
be attached, but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed
Pierce Transit application form.
Your application must be received before 4:00 p.m. on the closing
date stated on the job announcement. Postmarks and faxes received
by the closing date will also be accepted. We do not accept
emailed applications or resumes unless specifically noted on the
job announcement.
This is a competitive selection process. Your responses on the
application form and supplemental application will be reviewed to
determine how you meet the minimum qualifications for the
position. The most competitive candidates will be invited for
further testing and/or interviews.
All applicants will be notified regarding the status of their
application either by mail or by phone. Please keep us informed
of any changes in address or telephone number by calling
253.581.8080 and asking for Human Resources. All applicants will
be notified regarding their status approximately 2 – 3 weeks
after the closing date.
Pierce Transit will provide reasonable accommodation for persons
with disabilities during the selection process, if requested.
Please notify Human Resources of such requests at 253.581.8080.
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a
physical examination. A pre-employment drug screen, criminal
background check and/or driving record check may also be
required.
Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with
Pierce Transit!
CURRENT JOB POSTINGS:
FLEET
MAINTENANCE MANAGER
LABORER
RELIEF
TRANSIT OPERATOR
All new hires are subject to a
six-month probationary period.
Pierce Transit provides a smoke-free work environment. Smoking is
permitted only in designated outdoor areas.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Females and Minorities Encouraged to Apply
Closing
Date: May 12, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.
The Position:
Reporting to the Director, Maintenance, the incumbent is
accountable for planning, organizing, managing, developing,
optimizing and coordinating the resources dedicated to the
maintenance and repair of Agency vehicle and equipment to assure
availability to meet Agency needs. Essential functions: Ensures
supervisory and technical support staff have skills to plan,
organize, supervise, facilitate and coordinate the day to day
activities for maintenance, repair and servicing of Agency buses,
vans, and support vehicles to include all mechanical components,
interiors and exteriors. Establishes, maintains and incorporates
preventive maintenance activities into daily maintenance and
repair schedules. Facilitates the work of the team to establish
work plans and priorities and coordinates workflow to assure the
optimal operation and appearance of Agency vehicles. Builds and
mentors strong collaborative teamwork with and amongst assigned
personnel. Trains, mentors, evaluates, selects, counsels and
disciplines employees as appropriate; provides for staff
development and training opportunities; provides technical
expertise and leadership. Assists employees with personal and
performance problems; resolves grievances at the earliest
possible stage and represents the Department at hearings and
arbitrations as requested. Initiates, formulates and implements
health and safety precautions to assure compliance with
established regulations and requirements. Meets with vendors
regarding selection and/or purchase of equipment and supplies
needed to perform assigned duties; evaluates employee procedure
and equipment concerns and determines the necessity for
procedural changes or equipment purchases. Assures best practices
and processes are in place for managing purchase requisitions,
preventative maintenance systems and innovation. Reviews and is
responsible for the development of trend analysis to identify
preventive maintenance or replacement requirements. Builds and
maintains effective collaborative working relationships with
Agency personnel and administrators, vendors, suppliers and
contractors to exchange information, coordinate activities and
resolve problems and issues concerning supplies, materials and
purchases. Facilitates the development, implementation and
revision of work schedules to meet agency, department, employee
and program needs. Develops and administers a division budget,
including administering, monitoring, and authorizing expenditures
in accordance with budgetary limitations, Agency policies and
sound fiscal management principles. Facilitates the preparation
and maintenance of records, reports, summaries and statistics
related to payroll/personnel, budget and maintenance activities
responsible for ensuring effective automated information systems
to provide data, analysis and support.
Hiring Range: $74,521 –
$90,581
Salary Range:: $74,521- $110,102 annually, paid on a
bi-weekly basis
Required Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of: methods, tools, equipment,
practices, procedures and techniques used in the repair and
preventive maintenance of buses, vans, trucks, and automobiles;
applicable Local, State and Federal laws, codes and regulations
related to hazardous waste, emission standards and work place
safety; principles of employee development; trend analysis and
principles of continuous improvement; maintenance and repair of
diesel, gasoline and natural-gas powered vehicles; budget
preparation and control; and record-keeping techniques. Skill
in: facilitating and implementing effective plans/processes
to organize and coordinate the repair, servicing and maintenance
of vehicles and equipment to assure availability to meet
organizational needs; facilitating the development of a team
approach in managing and motivating a large workforce with varied
skill levels and specialties; assuring compliance with health and
safety programs and procedures; training, coaching, mentoring and
optimizing the performance of assigned personnel; communicating
effectively, both orally and in writing; establishing and
maintaining effective and cooperative/collaborative working
relationships with others; facilitating the development of work
schedules and priorities; and using a computer and applicable
software.
Minimum Qualifications:
Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Business
Administration, Public Administration, or a related field and
five years of increasingly responsible professional level
experience in transportation maintenance, including two years of
supervisory experience; or, an equivalent combination of
education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the
essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Special
Requirements: Must possess a valid State of Washington
Driver’s License.
How to Apply:
You will need to complete a Pierce Transit application form and
supplemental questionnaire clearly showing how you
meet the minimum qualifications listed above.
**Don't
forget to download the supplemental questionnaire. Both documents
must be submitted in order to be considered for the position.
1.
Application
If you have Microsoft Word, you can download an
application (PC version; Mac version)
that can be filled out on your computer, then printed and mailed
to Pierce Transit, P.O. Box 99070, Lakewood, WA 98496-0070.
You can also download and print a pdf
version of our
application which you may then fill out by hand and mail to the
above address.
2.
Supplemental Questionnaire
This position also requires you fill out a supplemental
questionnaire which may
then be printed out and mailed to the above address.
Selection Procedure:
Applicants, who in the judgment of the Human Resources
Department, most closely meet the requirements of the position,
will be invited to an oral review panel. It is the responsibility
of the applicant to supply sufficient information and detail on
the application to permit the Agency to properly evaluate their
qualifications and abilities as they relate to the position.
LABORER
2 positions available
Swing or Graveyard shift likely
Closing Date:
May 12, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.
The Position:
The employee in this position performs a variety of work
in and around the Agency Maintenance facility and other Agency
properties. Depending upon specific assignment, duties may
include assisting mechanics by operating a steamcleaner/pressure
washer to clean engines, transmissions, wheels and other vehicle
parts or to clean structures and pavement; cleaning parts and
components using a cleaning tank; operating forklift and various
shop tools and equipment; installing advertising signs inside
buses; installing fire extinguishers, first-aid kits, license
plates and other small equipment; cleaning sludge from catch
basins and trash from bus vacuums; checking building fire
extinguishers; recycling cleaning solvent and replacing solvent
in cleaning tanks; assisting Upholsterers in pulling staples,
stripping seats and removing and installing seats from buses;
preparing a variety of surfaces for painting; assist in checking
torque on lug nuts; removing snow from Agency properties and
spreading sand on same; entering work order data on computer;
making vehicle changes when in-service vehicles break down;
assisting body repairers by removing paint from vehicles and
components; sanding vehicle bodies; may be required to mow lawns
and care for flowers and shrubs; assisting facilities maintenance
mechanics in electrical, carpentry, plumbing, roofing and
concrete work or in moving furniture; performing general
maintenance shop cleanup.
Wage: $12.71 per hour, paid on a
bi-weekly basis.
Knowledge and Abilities:
Ability to: Perform computerized work order methods and
procedures; pass a job related examination; pass federally
required drug and alcohol testing mandates; drive all job related
vehicles and maintain a valid WA State driver’s license and
CDL as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Required: One year of experience performing the
duties of laborer or custodian or an equivalent combination of
experience and training.
Special Requirements: Will be required to operate
forklift and various shop tools and equipment. Applicant must be
able to perform the essential functions of the job including the
ability to maneuver objects weighing up to 50 pounds in confined
and/or awkward spaces. Must possess a valid Washington
State Driver's License at the time of hire and be able to obtain
a Class B Commercial Driver's License permit (with third party
testing certificate) within 30 days of hire. Must obtain CDL
Class B within 90 days of hire.
How to Apply:
You will need to complete a Pierce Transit application form and
supplemental questionnaire clearly showing how you
meet the minimum qualifications listed above.
**Don't
forget to download the supplemental questionnaire. Both documents
must be submitted in order to be considered for the position.
1.
Application
If you have Microsoft Word, you can download an
application (PC version; Mac version)
that can be filled out on your computer, then printed and mailed
to Pierce Transit, P.O. Box 99070, Lakewood, WA 98496-0070.
You can also download and print a pdf
version of our
application which you may then fill out by hand and mail to the
above address.
2.
Supplemental Questionnaire
This position also requires you fill out a supplemental
questionnaire which may
then be printed out and mailed to the above address.
Selection Procedure:
Applicants who, in the judgment of the Human Resources
Department, most closely match the requirements of the position,
will be invited to an oral review panel. Upon completion of
the interview, the most competitive candidates will be referred
for a practical exam. It is the responsibility of the applicant
to supply sufficient information and detail to permit the Agency
to properly evaluate their qualifications and abilities as they
relate to the position.
No Closing Date
About the position:
Driving a bus for Pierce Transit is a very important and
highly rewarding job. If you would like to help serve customers
throughout the Puget Sound region and work for a professional,
innovative organization, read on to learn more about this
exciting opportunity.
A Relief Transit Operator covers vacancies created by full-time
operators who are unavailable for reasons such as vacations, sick
leave or training time. After an initial training period, all new
employees begin in part-time positions and are promoted to
full-time positions based on seniority as vacancies occur. Relief
Operators are guaranteed a minimum of 25 hours per week, but
could work 40 or more hours depending on the needs in any given
week. Relief Transit Operators must be available seven days a
week and your hours will vary greatly from day to day. Our
operating hours begin at 2:22 a.m. and continue until 1:29 a.m.
Relief Operators are expected to drive any shift and any route
including nights, holidays, weekends, mornings, split shifts and
trippers (2-4 hour shifts, up to 3 per day).
You will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of
passenger buses and vans for the public transportation system of
Pierce County. You will operate passenger buses and vans on
regular as well as special routes, adhere to all traffic
regulations, collect fares, issue transfers, and provide verbal
information to the public regarding routes, schedules and
transfer points; you will communicate and interact with
individuals of various backgrounds and abilities; complete
written reports; promote good passenger relations, and inspect
the bus or van before and after operation of the vehicle. Work is
performed under general supervision with the employee being
responsible for maintaining schedules and for the safe and proper
operation of equipment. Punctuality and regular attendance are
required so that we may provide dependable service to the public.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire
Possess a valid Washington State Driver’s License at the
time of hire
Have an excellent driving record for the previous five years.
All violations (including non-moving violations) will be reviewed
on an individual basis and may be cause for disqualification
Possess a Commercial Driver Instruction Permit (CDIP) with a
third party testing certificate by the first day of training
Ability to obtain a valid Washington State Class B Commercial
Driver’s License, with passenger and airbrake endorsements
Ability to meet strict physical requirements, which will be
determined by a physical exam including a drug screen. The Agency
and the examining physician will look for conditions that are
likely to interfere with the applicant’s ability to perform
the essential functions of the job and to safely operate and
control a motor vehicle.
Must have knowledge of traffic laws and ordinances and safety
rules.
Successful public contact experience and a stable paid or
volunteer work history are desirable.
Wage:
$14.19 per hour during training (approximately 13 weeks)
Relief Transit Operators range from $15.77 - $18.38 per hour
Full-time Transit Operators range from $18.36 - $23.74 per hour
Benefits:
All Relief Transit Operators receive medical, dental and
sick leave benefits. Medical benefits begin the first day of the
month following date of hire and dental benefits begin the first
day of your seventh month of employment. Sick leave is earned on
a pro-rated basis after the completion of six months of
employment.
Relief Transit Operators will not earn holiday pay while on
part-time status. However, upon completion of six months of
employment, will be eligible for six paid vacation leave days to
be used within 12 calendar months. This time may be used in
hourly, daily, or weekly increments.
All new employees of Pierce Transit belong to the Washington
State Public Employees Retirement System. Employees do not
participate in the social security system, except a 1.45% payment
for Medicare.
Other benefits include life insurance, deferred compensation
plans with an employer match of up to 4% of annual compensation,
long term disability insurance, a flexible spending account for
eligible heath care and/or dependent care expenses and a family
bus pass.
How to Apply:
You will need to complete a Pierce Transit application form and
supplemental questionnaire clearly showing how you
meet the minimum qualifications listed above.
**Don't
forget to download the supplemental questionnaire. Both documents
must be submitted in order to be considered for the position.
1.
Application
If you have Microsoft Word, you can download an
application (PC version; Mac version)
that can be filled out on your computer, then printed and mailed
to Pierce Transit, P.O. Box 99070, Lakewood, WA 98496-0070.
You can also download and print a pdf
version of our
application which you may then fill out by hand and mail to the
above address.
2.
Supplemental Questionnaire
This position also requires you fill out a supplemental
questionnaire which may
then be printed out and mailed to the above address.
Applicants who have applied for this position within
the last six months are not eligible to re-apply at this time.
Incomplete applications may be cause for disqualification.
Selection Procedure:
All applicants will be invited to take a video test that
measures your ability to deal with a variety of situations
involving customer relations and safety issues when dealing with
the public. There are no study guides available. The test is held
approximately once a month and you will receive notification by
mail with the date, time and location of the test. Applicants who
pass the video test will have their names entered on a list of
eligibles that will be valid for up to twelve months. Names will
be selected for interview consideration from this list based on a
number of screening and selection criteria. Pierce Transit
reserves the right to hire the most competitive applicants.
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