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Routed Operators

With a flexible working schedule, Routed operators drive for our transit service on a fixed route serving the general public in Kitsap County. These routes connect with each other as well as our local and fast ferries to enable passengers to travel between communities.

  • Hourly wage (as of Feb. 16, 2023): $25.13/hour.
  • Annual wage increases
  • Make $33.69/hour at the seventh year of employment.
  • Top rate (as of Feb. 16, 2023): $36.38/hour.

ACCESS Operators

ACCESS Operators provide door-to-door or curb-to-curb transit service to eligible elderly passengers and persons with disabilities, helping them access medical appointments, grocery stores and other essential destinations.

  • Hourly wage (as of Feb. 16, 2023): $23.68/hour.
  • Annual wage increases
  • Make $32.21/hour at the seventh year of employment. Top rate (as of Feb. 16, 2023): $34.79/hour.

APPLY NOW and get up to a $7K signing bonus

We want to help get you in the door and behind the wheel. New operators will receive a $7,000 hiring incentive*, disbursed as drivers meet certain milestones:

  • Operators will receive $1,500 after obtaining their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) permit and medical examiner’s certificate.

  • New hires that are already fully licensed will receive $2,000 after completing their second week of training.

  • Employees will receive a second payment of $2,000 after completing 80 hours of solo driving (driving without direct supervision).

  • Employees will receive a third payment of $3,000 after completing 2080 hours of solo driving.

*New hiring incentive: Incentive will be paid in three installments to eligible applicants. All incentives are subject to standard payroll taxes.


Kitsap Transit is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Click here to learn more. Kitsap Transit is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request an accommodation at any step of the hiring process, please contact jobspplada@kitsaptransit.com or 360-479-4348 (TDD). 

VETERANS SCORING 
If you qualify for the Veterans Scoring Criteria under RCW 41.04.005 and 41.04.010, you must answer all questions regarding Veterans Scoring Criteria Status Declaration in the application and upload a copy of the substantiating document as listed in the application.

For question regarding the job announcement and/or application: Marisol Castro marisolc@kitsaptransit.com or (360) 475-0211

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