EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

At Mason Transit, you'll find friendly employees who are committed to our community and to providing quality transportation service. We value each employee for the distinctive skills, experiences and perspectives he or she brings to the agency and encourage all employees to participate in making Mason Transit a success.

Current Openings

On-Call Drivers

CLOSING DATE:    September 11, 2008

Mason County Transportation Authority (MTA) is currently seeking On-Call Drivers. MTA Driver’s are primarily responsible for providing transportation services for seniors, persons with disabilities and the general public through Demand Response trips, Fixed/Deviated scheduled routes and special events.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Efficient and safe operation of passenger vehicles under varying traffic and road conditions.
• Fare collection.
• Promoting positive and professional relationships with passengers and other employees.
• Maintenance of complete and accurate documentation.
• Transportation of passengers in a safe, courteous and timely manner.
These positions are on-call during all hours of operation and there is no guarantee of hours you will be called in for work. These positions require the applicant to hold a current Washington State Driver’s License, Class B CDL (with air brake and passenger endorsements), or have the ability to be trained to obtain such a license, a minimum of (5) years driving experience, no moving violations within the last (3) years and no involvement in any at fault accidents within the last (5) years (driving abstract required). Must successfully pass required background checks, drug screen, physical fitness test and job skill testing prior to an offer of employment.

Status: On-Call, Non-Exempt

Starting Wage: $13.14 Per Hour

How to Apply

• By mail:  Contact us at (360) 426-9434 or 1-800-281-9434 to have an application form mailed to you, or
• In person:  Stop by our business office Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at 790 E. John's Prairie Road, Shelton, Washington

Mail your application form with any attachments to:

             Mason Transit Human Resources

             PO Box 1880

             Shelton, WA 98584

Benefits

Medical (Employees & Dependents Paid at 100% for FT - 50% for PT)

First Choice Health Network (Self Insured through Washington Counties Insurance Fund)

Standard PPO Plan  www.fchn.com

Dental (Employee and Dependents Paid at 100% for FT and PT)

Washington Counties Insurance Fund Choice of Plans:

• Williamette Dental
• Delta Dental

Vision (Employee & Dependents Paid at 100% for FT and PT)

Vision Service Plan (VSP)

Life (Employee and Dependents Paid at 100% for FT and PT)

CIGNA

• $48,000 for Employee
• $1,000 for Dependents

Retirement (Depends on Eligibility)

• PERS (Employer and Employee Contributions)
• 457 Deferred Compensation (Employee Contributions)

                     AIG Valic and Washington State Plans Available (Employee Contributions)

                     Supplemental Insurance (Employee Paid)

Supplemental Insurance (Employee Paid)

• AFLAC
• Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance

General Employment Conditions

All safety-sensitive* positions require the following:

  Pre-Employment Drug Screen

  Pre-Employment Background Check

  Successful Completion of DOT Physical

All positions require:

  Clean Driving Record (5 years) - Abstract must be submitted with application.

*Safety sensitive is defined as any position within the agency that either operates or directs the operation of any transit vehicle, included but not limited to:  Dispatch/Scheduler, Driver , Maintenance Manager, Mechanic, Detailer, Dispatch Supervisor, Road Supervisor, and Operations Manager.

Equal Opportunity Employer Policy

Mason Transit believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate because of race, creed, age, sex, color, religion, national origin, marital status, mental and physical disability in recruitment, employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, and rate of pay or other compensations.

Mason Transit complies with the rules, orders and regulations of lawful authorities having jurisdiction over any phase of its operations including, but not limited to, those concerned with equal employment opportunity and affirmative action.  Please let Mason County Transportation Authority know if you need accommodations in order to participate in the application process.