Salary: $26.14 - $28.87 Hourly Location : Bremerton Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 202500003 Department: Vehicle Maintenance Division: Vehicle Maintenance Opening Date: 04/04/2025 Summary OVERVIEW Fueling transit coaches and performing other servicing duties: checking and dispensing oil, coolant and transmission fluid. Sweeping and cleaning the interior and exterior of buses, buildings, offices, etc., moving vehicles to be serviced. The Vehicle Maintenance department has several shifts on weekdays and weekends. Essential Duties
- Check power steering fluid leaks and tire pressure
- Add air to tires
- Provide roadside service
- Complete maintenance records
Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Obtain and maintain a Class B WA State CDL & passenger endorsement - air brake restriction removed within 120 days of hire.
- Work a varied schedule including weekends, holidays and any shift.
- Must pass a pre-employment physical examination and drug screen.
- Must possess a valid WA State Driver's license and have excellent driving record.
- Six (6) months experience servicing and cleaning vehicles and buildings, offices, houses, etc...
Supplemental Information Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: You must be able to perform work in a standing position 65% of the time with walking estimated about 35% of the shift. You must also have the ability to lift and carry 50 pounds without assistance and lift up to 75 pounds with assistance, climb ladders up to 12 feet, perform frequent balancing, stooping, reaching, grasping, and fingering actions. About 75% of your time will be spent outside in all weather conditions. You must be able to operate transit vehicles and large service equipment. The successful candidate will be expected to meet the qualifications for the position and perform the essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations. APPLICATION PROCESS Only on-line applications will be accepted and must include a completed application with job history listed and supplemental questions. Incomplete application packets will not be considered. BENEFITS: General Leave is: 6.7693 hours per pay period plus 8 Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays. Medical package includes: HMO or PPO 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 11 holidays. Selection Process - Applicants who meet the minimum requirements may be scheduled for a variety of tests to demonstrate knowledge, and skills for the position as well as an interview. Kitsap Transit is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION Kitsap Transit is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the hiring process, contact
[email protected] at least ten days in advance or 360-###-#### (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: Janel Silver or 360-###-#### Persons working under this position are eligible for the following benefits effective the first day of the following month from the hire date which includes:
medical insurance (less employee contribution) vision for yourself and all dependents dental insurance for yourself and all dependents basic life insurance short-term disability insurance employee-paid voluntary life insurance 01 Are you or will you be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire?
02 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.
03 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?
04 Please provide your WA State Drivers License Number. 05 Do you have 6 months of experience fueling and cleaning vehicles or cleaning offices, houses and buildings?
06 If you indicated having professional experience in the previous question, please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you have answered, No , please let us know if, in your opinion, you have an equivalent combination of education and experience. 07 Have you had a driver's license in another state in the last five (5) years?
08 If you answered YES to the previous question, please provide the license number and the state of issue.If you answered NO to the previous question, please enter n/a in the text box below. 09 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
10 If you have received any of the following citation(s) and/or incidents in the past three years, total the number of points associated with the citation(s). Date and type of Incident/Citation and/or Conviction(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 time(2 points) Operating without lights on(2 points) Carpool lane violation(2 points) Driving on the shoulder(2 points) Driving without insurance(2 points) Failure to appear(2 points) Failure to signal(2 points) Following too close(2 points) Impeding traffic (travelling too slowly)(2 points) Improper lane travel(2 points) Speeding (0-8 mph)(2 points) Suspension of license: within past 5 years(3 points) Failure to yield to emergency vehicle(3 points) Speeding (9-12 mph)(3 points) Deferred prosecution for any offense that is NOT negligent driving, reckless driving, hit and run, leaving an accident scene, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol(3 points) Driving without a valid license(3 points) Improper child restraint(3 points) Red light camera violation(3 points) Seatbelt use violation(4 points) Cell phone use or texting violation(4 points) Deferred prosecution for negligent driving, reckless driving, hit and run, leaving an accident scene, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol(4 points) Driving too fast for conditions(4 points) Failure to yield or stop; disobeying a road sign(4 points) Illegal passing, turning or lane change(4 points) Open alcohol container(4 points) Speeding (13 mph+ over the speed limit)(4 points) Speeding in a school zone(4 points) Violation of a bus stop paddle(6 points) Driving with suspended/revoked license(6 points) Reckless or negligent driving(6 points) Vehicular assault/homicide(6 points) DUI (DWI)(6 points) Eluding a po
- Total points equal 3 or less
- Total points equal 4 or more
11 Please specify which incidents/citations you have received in the last 5 years and provide the year.If you do not have any incidents or citations, please enter n/a 12 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.
13 Do you currently have a CDL or will you be able to obtain one within 3 months of hire with the passenger endorsement and air brakes removed?
14 If you are chosen for the position you must pass a physical capacities test demonstrating your ability to perform the tasks listed in this questionnaire, a CDL physical exam and a urine drug screen. Also, we require visual acuity of 20/40 in each eye. Corrective lenses will be required as per DOT guidelines.As far as you know, can you pass these exams?(Failure to pass the physical exam or drug screen will result in withdrawal of the conditional employment offer).
15 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?
16 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 .
17 Have you been convicted of a felony within the last ten (10) years?(If yes, your application will not be considered for employment. As our routes include PSNS, Kitsap Transit is unable to accept applications from candidates who may be disqualified under this criteria).
18 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.
19 We review driving records up to the past three years. Do you agree to have your driving records for the past three years reviewed?
20 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.
21 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.
22 You must pass the passenger endorsement test, the air brake endorsement test and the skills test by the end of Kitsap Transit provided training. Do you believe you can pass these tests in order to receive your CDL permit?
23 You must be able to acquire a Class B Washington State commercial driver's license with a passenger endorsement and air brake restriction removed within 120 days of hire. Are you willing and able to acquire this license within this timeframe?
24 The Maintenance Department operates day, evening and swing shifts, including weekends. Are you willing and able to work days, evenings, swing and shifts that include weekends?
25 Are you willing and able to work alone at night in an empty garage on occasion, if you are assigned to the swing or weekend shifts?
26 This position requires the employee to be exceptionally dependable in coming to work every day and being on time. Are you willing and able to be at work every day you are scheduled to work?
27 Are you willing and able to arrive on time for work?
28 Work is performed in a standing position 65% of the time with walking estimated at 35% of the shift. Are you willing and able to stand and walk for an entire shift?
29 Are you willing and able to lift and carry 50 pounds without assistance, and lift up to 75 pounds with assistance?
30 Are you willing and able to climb ladders up to 12 feet?
31 About 75% of work time is spent outside in all weather conditions. Are you willing to work outside most of the time in all types of weather conditions: hot, cold, rainy, icy, snow, etc.?
32 Using protective gear, and with training, are you willing and able to clean vehicles or other equipment that have been exposed to body fluids of passengers who may be infected with blood borne pathogens?
33 The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
- Yes, I understand and agree
- No, I do not agree
34 Check below the type of service facility where you have worked. Please ensure that the employer information you list in this section is also reflected in the employment history section of your application.
- Diesel truck shop
- Car dealership
- Detail Shop or Cleaning Service
- Motor pool
- Practicing at a Technical School
- Other:
35 Check below the type of service facility where you have worked. Please ensure that the employer information you list in this section is also reflected in the employment history section of your application.
- Diesel truck shop
- Car dealership
- Detail Shop or Cleaning Service
- Motor pool
- Practicing at a Technical School
- Other:
36 Check below the service tasks you have performed at this/these facilities. Please ensure that the employer information you list in this section is also reflected in the employment history section of your application.
- Fuel vehicles
- Check and add engine oil
- Check and add transmission fluid
- Check for fluid leaks(oil, transmission, power steering)
- Clean Battery Terminals
- Change 12 volt automotive batteries
- Check tire pressure
- Remove and replace tires
- Replace headlights, tail lights and brake lights
- Detailing or cleaning Automotive , Office , House or Buildings
- Cleaned up Bio-Hazards (Blood/ Excrement)
- Replaced Wiper Blades
- Use and identify common hand tools such as wrenches, pliers and screwdrivers
- Drive a 2-ton or larger truck
- Drive a large bus (35-feet or more in length)
- Maneuver or back a large truck or bus in small spaces
- Operate a forklift
37 Check below the service tasks you have performed at this/these facilities. Please ensure that the employer information you list in this section is also reflected in the employment history section of your application.
- Fuel vehicles
- Check and add engine oil
- Check and add transmission fluid
- Check for fluid leaks(oil, transmission, power steering)
- Clean Battery Terminals
- Change 12 volt automotive batteries
- Check tire pressure
- Remove and replace tires
- Replace headlights, tail lights and brake lights
- Detailing or cleaning Automotive , Office , House or Buildings
- Cleaned up Bio-Hazards (Blood/ Excrement)
- Replaced Wiper Blades
- Use and identify common hand tools such as wrenches, pliers and screwdrivers
- Drive a 2-ton or larger truck
- Drive a large bus (35-feet or more in length)
- Maneuver or back a large truck or bus in small spaces
- Operate a forklift
38 Do you have experience working on or around diesel powered vehicles? Please ensure that the employer information you list in this section is also reflected in the employment history section of your application.If YES, check the tasks you have experience performing:
- Electrical system diagnosis and repair
- Engine diagnosis (troubleshooting) and repair
- Tune-up engines
- Change oil and filters
- Fuel system repair
- Other
39 Check other experience below. Please ensure that the employer information you list in this section is also reflected in the employment history section of your application
- Maintain simple maintenance records
- Follow written instructions
- Work independently with no supervision
40 Experience driving a large vehicle such as a two-ton truck or 35-40 foot bus?
41 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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