Driver Operations Jobs in Seattle, WA (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $47.03 - $63.24 Hourly
Location : Bremerton
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202600023
Department: Worker Driver Operations
Division: Worker Driver Admin
Opening Date: 08/31/2026
Closing Date: 9/14/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Purpose of the Job
Under general supervision, oversees assigned areas of daily transit operations ensuring service is efficient, safe, courteous and reliable. Also performs outreach, maintains route and driver schedule and training.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
Supervises assigned Worker/Drivers; operates supervisor vans or rides buses to monitor road conditions, routes and schedules; evaluates performance of Worker/Drivers and/or other assigned staff; assesses route and schedule deficiencies, training needs and required facilities repairs; serves as liaison between passengers and the agency; and may schedule Worker/Drivers in accordance with union contract guidelines.
May supervise the dispatch function and/or dispatch duties; schedule Worker/Drivers and equipment to ensure optimal service levels; maintains communication with Worker/Drivers and modifies routes as appropriate.
Responds to accidents, vehicle mechanical problems and passenger incidents; reports accidents, equipment service requirements, complaints and road hazards to the appropriate authorities; investigates and responds to service discrepancies or procedural problems, program and service delivery questions and safety concerns ensuring necessary follow-up; confers with and advises manager and others regarding resolution to problems and complaints.
Conducts studies or projects to monitor and/or evaluate service, equipment and/or facilities and makes recommendations for improvements in operations; collects and analyzes data and prepares reports; reviews and provides input for updates to various agency manuals, guides, policies and procedures; serves on assigned committees.
Participates in hiring Worker/Drivers and/or other assigned staff; assigns work to, monitors and evaluates assigned staff; provides for and/or conducts training and/or staff development; monitors established work methods and standards; initiates corrective and/or disciplinary action and responds to grievances and complaints according to established personnel policies, procedures and relevant collective bargaining agreements. Documents all performance-related events, including unscheduled absences, accidents and reports of on-the-job injuries.
Conducts training of new Worker/Drivers in both classroom and closed course setting. Conducts retraining, coaching and skill development of Worker/Drivers. Must drive a minimum of two (2) hours semiannually in each type of vehicle operated by Kitsap Transit.
May be assigned to an operating base with responsibility for recommending solutions for service-related issues.
May be assigned to organize and participate in reciprocal "Guest Rider" programs with other Transit Agencies; participate in Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management meetings and drills as a representative of Kitsap Transit; and may serve on the Critical Stress Management Team.
Participates in outreach events at PSNS & IMF, Naval Base Kitsap and TRF Bangor.
Coordinates training, meetings and inclement weather response with PSNS & IMF, Naval Base Kitsap and TRF Bangor.
Communicates with Anti-Terrorism-Security Office, Public Affairs Office, Facilities Operations Office Naval Base Police, shops and workgroups as needed.
Assists Routed and ACCESS Operations as needed.
Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge Skills and Other Characteristics
High school graduation/GED and three years of increasingly responsible transit operations experience including one year of lead work and/or supervisory experience. In-depth knowledge of Kitsap Transit operations policies and procedures will be considered in lieu of increasingly responsible transit operations experience.
Knowledge of:

• Current state laws and regulations related to public transportation
• Transit dispatching practices

• Principles and practices of supervision
• Labor Relations
• Principles and practices of discipline in compliance with the employee handbook, applicable collective bargaining language and past practice
• Current Worker/Driver collective bargaining agreements
• Current agency Positive Performance Counseling System (PPCS) manual
• Agency Policies and Procedures
• Knowledge of Americans with Disabilities Act requirements and application of same to service

Skill in:

• Operating passenger buses and shuttle vans
• Analyzing, evaluating and recommending improvements to operations and services

• Supervising, developing, motivating and evaluating staff

• Keeping accurate and detailed records
• Preparing clear and concise technical reports
• Understanding and applying complex regulations, procedures and guidelines
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing

• Using computers and office software including word processing, spreadsheets and database programs in a Windows-based operating environment
• Working under pressure, addressing problems and tasks that arise simultaneously and/or unexpectedly

• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with Worker/Drivers, other Kitsap Transit employees and the public

Licenses/Certifications, Benefits, ADA and Other Requirements
Valid driver's license for at least 5 years
Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License with air brakes and passenger endorsement, obtained during probation.
Must pass a thorough federal background check to access Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility, Naval Base Kitsap and Trident Refit Bangor. A Real ID and proof of citizenship are requirements for obtaining badges to access the above facilities.
Generous benefits package including: Medical, Dental and Vision for employee and dependents, disability and life insurance. Kitsap Transit also participates in the WA State Public Employees' Retirement Plan (PERS) and a generous general leave accrual and 10 holidays plus 2 floating holidays.
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Do you have the legal right to work in the U.S.?Note: All employment offers are contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have three years of increasingly responsible transit operations experience including one year of lead work and/or supervisory experience.

• Yes
• No

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We are required to utilize a service to monitor employee driving record activity. Do you agree to have your driving record monitored during your employment with Kitsap Transit?

• Yes, I agree
• No, I do not agree

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The successful candidate must be able to obtain a B* security clearance badge in order to drive a vehicle in the Bangor and Naval Base Kitsap.The criteria to obtain this pass is that you must be a citizen of the United States or Permanent Resident.Are you a citizen of the United States or Permanent Resident or will you be able to obtain citizenship or permanent residency status by the time of hire?(You will be required to provide proof that you are a United States citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of hire).

• I am a United States citizen or Permanent Resident.
• I am not a United States citizen or Permanent Resident but I AM ABLE to obtain citizenship or permanent residency by the time of hire.
• I am not a United States citizen or Permanent Resident and I AM NOT ABLE to obtain citizenship or permanent residency by the time of hire.

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If you do not have a WA State driver's license, will you have a valid WA State driver's license by the time of hire?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have 2 years of experience driving a vehicle requiring a Class B CDL with airbrakes and passengerendorsements OR 2 years of experience of Behind-the-Wheel CDL Instruction?

• Yes
• No

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Please note that you are responsible for ensuring that during the course of employment as an Operations Supervisor,you meet the fitness requirements for the job as a CDL holder under the Federal Motor Carrier SafetyAdministration/Department of Transportation guidelines. Kitsap Transit will follow FMCSA/DOT guidelines in all medicalfitness issues. Are you willing and able to meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

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Note: The next set of questions addresses the driving records monitoring requirement of the job.Kitsap Transit has various non-revenue vehicles that are available to all staff for agency business. In order to limitliability, we are required to utilize a service to monitor employee driving record activity. Do you agree to have yourdriving records monitored during your employment with Kitsap Transit?

• Yes
• No

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If you have received any of the following citation(s) and/or incidents in the past five years, total the number of points associated with the citation(s). Date and type of Incident/Citation and/or Conviction.Your personal and employment driving history during the last three years will be verified by contacting the licensing departments of the state(s) where you have had a driver's license.(1 point) Accident (not at fault)(2 points) Accident (at fault)Add a point to any offense listed below if the offense occurred in a company vehicle or on company time2 Operating without lights on2 Carpool/toll lane violation2 Driving on the shoulder2 Driving without insurance2 Failure to appear2 Failure to signal2 Following too close2 Impeding traffic (travelling too slowly)2 Improper lane travel2 Speeding (0 - 8 mph)2 Distracted or Inattentive Driving3 Improper child restraint3 Failure to yield to emergency vehicle3 Speeding (9 - 12 mph)3 Driving without a valid driver's license3 Seatbelt use violation3 Speeding in a school or construction zone (1 - 5 mph over the speed limit)4 Speeding in a school or construction zone (6 mph and over the speed limit)4 Cell phone use or texting violation4 Deferred prosecution for negligent driving, reckless driving, hit and run, leaving an accident scene, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol4 Driving too fast for conditions4 Failure to yield or stop, disobeying a road sign4 Red light camera violation 4 Illegal passing, turning or lane change4 Open alcohol container4 Speeding (13 mph over the speed limit)4 Violation of bus stop paddle4 Eluding law enforcementNever Eligible Offenses - Any conviction surrounding a fatal accident (vehicular homicide, manslaughter, etc.), using a vehicle in commission of a felony, and/or vehicular assault appears on their driving record - LIFETIME INELIGIBILITY10 Year Ineligible Offenses - Any conviction for negligent driving, reckless driving, hit and run, leaving an accident scene, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol - 10 YEARS INELIGIBILITY5 Year Ineligible Offenses - Any conviction for suspension/revocation related to a 4-point offense (see Offense Point Table) - 5 YEARS INELIGIBILITY3 Year Ineligible Offenses - Any conviction or combination of convictions earning 4 or more points (see Offense Point Table) - 3 YEAR INELIGIBILITY

• Total points equal 3 or less
• Total points equal 4 or more

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You must be able to obtain a valid Washington State Class B CDL with airbrakes and passenger endorsements during probation. Will you be able to meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

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All statements submitted in response to these questions set forth above are subject to investigation and verification prior to appointment. Kitsap Transit may verify any conviction record or offenses against persons, adjudications of child abuse in civil actions, and disciplinary board final decisions.We may verify your record of criminal convictions for offenses against persons, civil adjudications of child abuse, and disciplinary board final decisions.YOUR EMPLOYMENT IS EXPRESSLY CONDITIONED ON OUR RECEIPT OF A SATISFACTORY REPORT.I, the undersigned, have received a copy of this disclosure statement and do hereby certify, under penalty of perjury, that my responses to the questions set forth above are true, correct and complete.I understand and agree that if I am hired, I can be discharged for any misrepresentation or omission to the above questions. Further, I understand and agree that if I am hired, my employment is specifically conditioned on Kitsap Transit's receipt of a satisfactory report.

• Yes, I understand
• No

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I authorize release to the Kitsap Transit Human Resources Department or its designees of any and all information concerning me, my work record, my professional reputation, criminal records, education, and recommendations. I understand that information of a confidential or privileged nature may be included. The information will be used to assist the Human Resources Department in determining my qualifications and fitness for the position I am seeking with Kitsap Transit.I understand my rights under Title 5, United States Code, Section 552a, the Privacy Act of 1974, and waive those rights with the understanding that information furnished will be used by the Human Resources Department in conjunction with employment procedures.I hereby agree to release you, your organization, and others from any liability or damage, which may result from furnishing the information requested.

• I agree
• I do not agree

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