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Drive Change. Empower Communities. Become a Transit Operator! At King County Metro, we believe public transportation is more than just getting from point A to B—it’s about connecting people to opportunities, fostering inclusive communities, and making every ride a positive experience. We are looking for compassionate, service-driven individuals to join our team as Transit Operators. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in ensuring that every passenger feels safe, valued, and welcome. You’ll provide excellent customer service, assist riders with care, and help keep our transportation network running smoothly. What You’ll Do: Be a friendly and welcoming presence for all passengers. Ensure every rider gets to their destination safely and comfortably. Assist individuals, including seniors and people with disabilities, with respect and patience. Navigate routes with confidence while following traffic laws and safety procedures. Act as the eyes and ears of the community, reporting any safety concerns to keep our riders and neighborhoods secure. Who We’re Looking For: You don’t need prior experience—just a commitment to customer service, safety, and community. If you’re a great communicator, enjoy helping others, and want to make a difference in people’s lives, we encourage you to apply. Reliability and punctuality are fundamental traits of successful Transit Operators. Join us and drive the change you want to see in your community. Apply today! Why Join Us? A Career with Purpose – Your work directly impacts the lives of individuals and families, ensuring they have reliable access to jobs, schools, and essential services. Supportive & Inclusive Team – We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment where all employees can thrive. Our workforce reflects the diverse communities we serve. Paid Training – No prior experience driving large vehicles? No problem! We provide paid training and offer career pathways to help you grow within the organization. Work That Works for You – We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits. Career Growth Opportunities – Metro offers hundreds of career paths for you to grow your career into fields such as management, administration, mechanics, mobility, human resources and more. Once you get your foot in the door as an Operator your growth potential is unlimited! Join Metro Transit, recognized as the Outstanding Public Transportation System of 2018 by the American Public Transit Association and Washington Transit Agency of the Year by the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials ( COMTO )! As one of North America's top transit agencies, we’re committed to providing exceptional, accessible transportation and building strong community connections. Join our team and help shape the future of mobility! We foster a respectful, supportive environment where everyone thrives. Our Transit Operators do more than drive—they connect communities, create opportunities, and make a difference every day. Join us and be part of something bigger! Rates of Pay: The rate of pay for Part -time Operator trainees is $23.08/hour . Upon successful graduation from the training course new hires will start at the first step of the Transit Operator pay scale: $31.39/hour . What to Expect for your Schedule During Training: Metro Operator Training includes a mix of classroom work, independent study and coach practice driving. New Trainees typically work 7 days a week during training. Training takes place Monday-Friday typically from early morning to afternoon, additionally trainees are often asked to complete coach practice on weekends . Trainees can not miss any portion of the required training class , or they will be removed and required to complete training at a different date. Trainees will complete in-house CDL testing to obtain their Washington State Commercial Drivers License with Passenger Endorsement. After Graduating: Graduated Operators select their assignments based on seniority and may work a variety of schedules. A new Transit Operators schedule will vary greatly, part-time operators are guaranteed a minimum of 12.5 hours/week . Work Locations: Transit Operators must be available to work at any of the King County Metro transit bases while the initial Training takes place at the Norfolk Training Center in Tukwila.
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At King County Metro, we believe public transportation is more than just getting from point A to B—it’s about connecting people to opportunities, fostering inclusive communities, and making every ride a positive experience.
We are looking for compassionate, service-driven individuals to join our team as Transit Operators. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in ensuring that every passenger feels safe, valued, and welcome. You’ll provide excellent customer service, assist riders with care, and help keep our transportation network running smoothly.
Be a friendly and welcoming presence for all passengers.
Ensure every rider gets to their destination safely and comfortably.
Assist individuals, including seniors and people with disabilities, with respect and patience.
Navigate routes with confidence while following traffic laws and safety procedures.
Act as the eyes and ears of the community, reporting any safety concerns to keep our riders and neighborhoods secure.
Who We’re Looking For:
You don’t need prior experience—just a commitment to customer service, safety, and community. If you’re a great communicator, enjoy helping others, and want to make a difference in people’s lives, we encourage you to apply. Reliability and punctuality are fundamental traits of successful Transit Operators.
Join us and drive the change you want to see in your community. Apply today!
A Career with Purpose – Your work directly impacts the lives of individuals and families, ensuring they have reliable access to jobs, schools, and essential services.
Supportive & Inclusive Team – We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment where all employees can thrive. Our workforce reflects the diverse communities we serve.
Paid Training – No prior experience driving large vehicles? No problem! We provide paid training and offer career pathways to help you grow within the organization.
Work That Works for You – We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits.
Career Growth Opportunities – Metro offers hundreds of career paths for you to grow your career into fields such as management, administration, mechanics, mobility, human resources and more. Once you get your foot in the door as an Operator your growth potential is unlimited!
Join Metro Transit, recognized as the Outstanding Public Transportation System of 2018 by the American Public Transit Association and Washington Transit Agency of the Year by the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials ( COMTO )! As one of North America's top transit agencies, we’re committed to providing exceptional, accessible transportation and building strong community connections. Join our team and help shape the future of mobility!
We foster a respectful, supportive environment where everyone thrives. Our Transit Operators do more than drive—they connect communities, create opportunities, and make a difference every day. Join us and be part of something bigger!
The rate of pay for Part -time Operator trainees is $23.08/hour . Upon successful graduation from the training course new hires will start at the first step of the Transit Operator pay scale: $31.39/hour .
Metro Operator Training includes a mix of classroom work, independent study and coach practice driving. New Trainees typically work 7 days a week during training. Training takes place Monday-Friday typically from early morning to afternoon, additionally trainees are often asked to complete coach practice on weekends . Trainees can not miss any portion of the required training class , or they will be removed and required to complete training at a different date. Trainees will complete in-house CDL testing to obtain their Washington State Commercial Drivers License with Passenger Endorsement.
Graduated Operators select their assignments based on seniority and may work a variety of schedules. A new Transit Operators schedule will vary greatly, part-time operators are guaranteed a minimum of 12.5 hours/week .
Crimes of a sexual nature committed against an individual including, but not limited to, rape, child molestation, and unlawful sexual acts.
Any crime of a sexual nature that results in inclusion on the national sex offender registry.
Crimes involving violent or assaultive behavior including, but not limited to, murder, manslaughter, rape, robbery, assault, battery, kidnapping, extortion, carrying or use of a deadly weapon.
Crimes involving the physical control, sale, use, transportation of controlled substances, and/or operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Note – the nexus of prior misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor convictions related to marijuana should be evaluated carefully in light of SB 5605, Misdemeanor Vacating for Marijuana.
Crimes involving dishonesty such as fraud, embezzlement, the mishandling, theft, and/or the misappropriation of funds or property, or possession of stolen property.
Crimes involving serious or repeated discrimination or harassment based on race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, or sexual orientation (municipal law applies in Seattle)
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For assistance with the online application process, please contact NeoGov Customer Support toll free at 877.204.4442 or www.governmentjobs.com.
Applicants who are unable to apply online should follow the instructions under Application Tips and FAQs at www.kingcounty.gov/jobs.
If you need an accommodation in the recruitment process, or an alternate format of this announcement, please inquire directly with the Transit Operator recruiting team at DriveForMetro@kingcounty.gov.
The Transit Operator position is represented by Amalgamated Transit Union Local 587 (upon successful completion of training.)
Class Code: 9611100
King County is an equal employment opportunity employer. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workplace and workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding values--we are one team, we solve problems, we focus on the customer, we drive for results, we are racially just, we respect all people, we lead the way, we are responsible stewards. We welcome and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
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More than once
My license has not been revoked or suspended
Moving Violation
Unpaid parking ticket(s)
Unpaid traffic ticket(s)
Child support enforcement
I have not had my license suspended
Reckless or negligent driving
DWI/DUI-driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
Hit and run accident citation
Vehicular homicide or vehicular assault
Open container citation
More than one at-fault accident
None of the above
One or no at-fault accidents
More than one
Less than 1 year
1-2 Years
3-4 Years
5-9 Years
10 or more years
CDL Class A or B with Passenger Endorsement
CDL Class A or B no passenger Endorsement
CDL not Class A or B
Commercial Learning Permit with Passenger Endorsement
Commercial Learning Permit without Passenger Endorsement
I do not currently possess a CDL or Commercial Learners Permit
No professional passenger-driving experience
Yes, less than 6 months
Yes, 6 months to less than 2 Years
Yes, 2 or more years
1-2 years of experience
3-4 years of experience
5 or more years of experience
Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
No.
a. Bus Operations Division
b. Capital Division
c. Employee Services Division
d. Facilities Division
e. Finance & Administration Division
f. General Manager's Office
g. Marine Division
h. Mobility Division
i. Rail Division (including Streetcar)
j. Safety, Security & Quality Assurance
k. Vehicle Maintenance
l. I do not know which Division my relative works in at Metro Transit
m. I do not have a relative that works for King County Metro
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