Bus Operator

Bus Operator

The City of Everett is accepting applications on an open/continuous basis for the Civil Service examination process for BUS OPERATOR.

WHY EVERETT?

Working in the public sector is personally rewarding for those looking to make an impact at the community level. As an employer, the City of Everett advocates for employee professional growth, and values work-life balance. The City provides excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and basic life insurance plans. Employees will also accrue vacation, sick, and holidays throughout the calendar year. For more information on benefits for this position, click here: ATU Benefits Guide

The City of Everett is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our goal is to recruit and hire capable and engaged job candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. We are committed to creating and supporting an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees.

ABOUT THE CITY

Located 25 miles north of Seattle and nestled between Port Gardner Bay and the Snohomish River, Everett is the largest city in Snohomish County. At a population of more than 110,000, Everett is a small, big city in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. Our community is experienced extensive development on our waterfront and historic downtown with a vibrant arts culture, music scene, innovated dining, breweries, and much more. Pick your choice of recreation activity in the mountains or water and we have it. We are home to Everett Silvertips Hockey Club and the AquaSox minor-league baseball team.

This is an exciting chapter in Everett's story, and you can be a part of it! Learn more about what Everett has to offer!

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

Everett Transit is a dynamic group of people providing transportation to an exciting and growing community. Paratransit is public transportation, with a twist! Paratransit services provide a transportation option for those individuals who are unable to use the fixed-route bus system serving their location. It is a flexible, shared ride service designed to accommodate the specific needs of their pre-qualified riders. Operators are compassionate, safety driven professionals who want to make a positive difference in other people's lives.

Check out how to Transfer your Skills, outlined on the City of Everett Transit webpage! Operators enjoy latest model vehicles to operate while competitive pay, excellent benefits and a retirement plan keep you and your family secure! We are looking for people with excellent driving records who enjoy providing great customer service and thrive in a team oriented, safety driven environment with a passion for excellence! If that sounds like you keep on reading!

ABOUT THE JOB

The work in this class involves initial training and the independent, safe, and efficient operation of the City's passenger buses on regular or special routes, including collecting fares and providing information to passengers. Bus Operators are the public-contact representatives for the City's transit system. As such, they exercise a high degree of caution and courtesy in the transportation of passengers.

BUS OPERATOR SALARY RANGE

• $33.15/ hour, during training through 6 months.
• $35.44/ hour, 7 12 months
• $37.71/ hour, 13 24 months
• $40.01/ hour, 25 36 months
• $42.37/ hour, 37+ months
• See current contract for longevity rates: Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), Division Number 883.

For a full description of this position, please see the class specification on the City's website.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must meet the basic threshold minimum requirement stated in the City's supplemental questionnaire.
• Applicants for the position of Bus Operator must successfully pass all elements of the hiring process, including a driving record check, background check, pre-employment medical exam and drug screen. This position is considered safety sensitive under Federal law.

HOW TO APPLY

• Application materials may be accessed via
• All applicants are required to complete and submit the following:
• The standard City of Everett Application Form
• The Bus Operator Supplemental Questionnaire
• Must attach a resume (not to exceed 1-2 pages)
• Applications must be submitted through the City's online application system by 5:00 p.m. on April 22, 2025 to be considered.
• LATE, INCOMPLETE, FAXED, OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

EXAMINATION STEPS

• There will be a pre-screening of all applications.
• Responses to the supplemental questionnaire and the resume will be reviewed together to generate a single combined score, which will be blind-rated and weighted at 10%.
• Top-scoring applicants will be called to an oral panel interview (weighted 90%) Tentatively scheduled for May 5th or May 6th, 2026.
• The ranked Civil Service eligibility register for this position is subject to continuous modification as a result of the open/continuous nature of the process; however, scores earned as a result of this screening process are valid for twelve (12) months after certification by the Civil Service Commission.

IMPORTANT NOTES

• A passing grade of 70.00 or higher is required on all parts of the screening process for placement on the ranked Civil Service eligible register.
• The examination process is designed to sample and measure the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Applicants claiming veterans' preference points in accordance with RCW 41.04.010 as amended and meeting eligibility criteria must submit form DD214, or its equivalent or successor discharge paperwork, that characterizes his or her service as qualifying discharge as defined in RCW 73.04.005.
• Any position requiring a CDL or the performance of a safety-sensitive function will be subject to the City of Everett's random Drug and Alcohol Policy per Department of Transportation regulations.
• Successful completion of a City-paid medical evaluation is a condition of employment.
• Operators may be required to work the Transit Extra Board, which in addition to regular shifts, may include multiple shift work for up to 12 hours within a 14-hour period, working Saturdays, Sundays, and the majority of holidays and working special assignments for which hours of work may exceed a normal shift.
• New hires begin employment at the first step of the salary range.
• This job classification is represented by Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), Division Number 883.