Paratransit Operator ID - 12809
The City of Everett is accepting applications on an open/continuous basis for the Civil Service examination process for PARATRANSIT 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 wide range of backgrounds. We are committed to creating and supportive 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.
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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!
PARATRANSIT OPERATOR SALARY RANGE
*2024 Rates (once contract is approved, 2025 rates will be updated)
- $25.34 / hour, during training (not to exceed 45 days)
- $27.06 / hour, after successful completion of training through 6 months
- $28.93 / hour, 7 – 12 months
- $30.79 / hour, 13 – 24 months
- $32.66 / hour, 25 – 36 months
- $34.60 / hour, 37+ months
- Longevity Pay, up to $1.09 / hour additional
- Longevity incentive, after 10 years of service, the paratransit operator will be paid at the rate of $36.52 / hour
- Longevity incentive, after 15 years of service, the paratransit operator will be paid at the rate of $38.44 / hour
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 Paratransit 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 http://www.everettwa.gov/careers.
- All applicants are required to complete and submit the following:
- The standard City of Everett Application Form
- The Paratransit Operator Prequalification Form
- The Paratransit Operator Supplemental Questionnaire
- Applications must be submitted through the City’s online application system by 5:00 p.m. April 30, 2025 to be considered.
- LATE, INCOMPLETE, FAXED, OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
EXAMINATION STEPS
- Responses to the supplemental questionnaire will be individually reviewed and evaluated (weighted 30%).
- Top scoring applicants will be called to an oral panel evaluation (weighted 70%), tentatively scheduled for the week of May 14, 2025.
- 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.
- This position is classified as safety-sensitive and will be subject to the City of Everett’s Drug and Alcohol Policy per Department of Transportation regulations.
- 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.
