Salary: $30.03 Hourly
Location : Bremerton
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 202600002
Department: Worker Driver Operations
Division: Worker Driver Operators
Opening Date: 01/01/2026
Purpose of the JobEligibility: This position is open EXCLUSIVELY to current PSNS / IMF and Bangor employees.
Characteristic Duties and ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities:- Operate a mass transit vehicle along designated routes and adhere to established schedules.
- Collect fare from passengers, sell passes, and ensure accurate transactions.
- Provide information on routes and schedules for subscription services to prospective passengers.
- Communicate transit policies and procedures to passengers.
- Complete and submit required documentation, including trip reports, accident and incident reports, and equipment malfunctions, in a timely manner.
- Prepare the bus for operation by checking brakes and other equipment to ensure proper functionality.
- Monitor the two-way radio for communications, and report any unusual conditions such as accidents, passenger incidents, or traffic issues.
Additional Duties:- Refuel the bus as necessary.
- Install and remove chains when required.
Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge Skills and Other CharacteristicsQualifications:- Must hold a valid Class B Washington State commercial driver's license with a passenger endorsement and no air brake restrictions and maintain a clean driving record throughout employment.
- Must secure a Puget Sound Naval Shipyard security clearance.
- Must be at least 18 years old at the time of application.
- Ability to interact with passengers courteously and independently.
- Accurately handle cash transactions and maintain a cash fund.
- Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining a safe driving record and excellent attendance.
Licenses/Certifications, Benefits, ADA and Other RequirementsThe successful candidate will be expected to meet the qualifications for the position and perform the essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations.
Not applicable at this time.
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Qualified applicants must posses a valid Washington State Driver's License at the time of hire, with 12 months driving experience and have an excellent driving record. Do you have, or are you able to obtain, a Washington State Driver's License by the time of hire?
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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.
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Please provide your WA State Drivers License Number.
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Do you have a High School diploma or GED?
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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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Please specify which incidents/citations you have received in the last 3 years and provide the year.If you do not have any incidents or citations, please enter "n/a"
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Please specify which incidents/citations you have received in the last 3 years and provide the year.If you do not have any incidents or citations, please enter "n/a"
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Regarding Procurement of Information for Employment PurposesImportant: Please read carefully before signingA consumer report and/or investigator consumer report - which may include information concerning your character, employment history, general reputation, personal characteristics, police record, education, qualifications, motor vehicle record, mode of living and/or credit and indebtedness - may be obtained for employment purposes in connection with your application for and/or continued employment with Kitsap Transit.Under federal Fair Credit Reporting Act, the term "employment purposes" when used in connection with a consumer report means "a report used for the purpose of evaluating a consumer for employment, promotion, reassignment or retention as an employee." 15 U.S.C. §1681a(f).Before any adverse action is taken, based in whole or in part on the information contained in the consumer report and/or investigative consumer report, you will be provided a copy of the report, the name, address and telephone number of the reporting agency, and a summary of your rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.I authorize Kitsap Transit to obtain a consumer report and/or investigative consumer report to be used for employment purposes. This authorization shall remain in effect over the course of my employment. I agree that a copy of this authorization has the same effect as the original.
- I agree to authorize Kitsap Transit to obtain a consumer report and/or investigative consumer report to be used for employment purposes.
- I do not agree to authorize Kitsap Transit to obtain a consumer report and/or investigative consumer report to be used for employment purposes.
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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.
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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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Within the past two (2) years, have you either refused to be tested or tested positive on ANY PRE-EMPLOYMENT drug or alcohol test for a safety sensitive job you applied for but did not get?
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If you answered YES to the previous question, can you document that you have successfully completed a Return to Duty process with a Substance Abuse Professional?If you answered NO to the previous question, please select "n/a".
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Have you been convicted of a felony within the last ten (10) years?(If yes, your application will not be considered for employment. As this position includes going to the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Kitsap Transit is unable to accept applications from candidates who may be disqualified under this criteria.)
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Please note that you are responsible for ensuring that during the course of employment, you meet the fitness requirements for the job as a CDL holder under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration/Department of Transportation guidelines. Kitsap Transit will follow FMCSA/DOT guidelines in all medical fitness issues.
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NOTE: The Worker/Driver position is only open to current PSNS / IMF employees.Are you a current PSNS / IMF employee (including NAVFAC & DLA)?
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Are you willing and able to take and pass a pre-employment drug screening?
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Are you willing to work in a safety-sensitive position where you will be subject to random drug screening during the length of your employment?
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Have you had a driver's license in another state in the last five (5) years?
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Why do you want to be a Worker/Driver?
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What do you think Kitsap Transit's first priority is in regards to driving a bus?
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What obstacles might keep you from being able to drive a bus on short notice?
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Are you able to report to a bus between 4:45am and 6:00am?
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Are you able to work until 6:30pm or later on occasion?
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Are you able to train in the evenings and on weekends?
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