Bus Driver – Employee Parking

About the role

This is a closed-loop, employee-only route transporting SEA Airport employees to and from airport facilities. You will operate 40' passenger buses with automatic transmissions, performing routine pre and post trip visual inspections, reporting defects, and using a radio system.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently transport SEA Airport employees to and from airport facilities.
• Perform routine pre and post trip walk around visual inspections to check for damage to vehicle and ensure all equipment is functioning properly.
• Report any defects to duty supervisor and file appropriate trip reports using inspection application.
• Use a radio system to communicate with other drivers, supervisors, and base operations via established radio procedures.
• Attend training and staff meetings as required.
• Respond to airport emergencies as needed.
• May be required to monitor fuel levels and perform fueling in a safe and efficient manner.

Requirements

• Valid Washington State Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A or B with a Passenger (P1) endorsement.
• Department of Transportation Health Card.
• Experienced in providing excellent customer service and problem resolution.
• Experience operating 40' passenger buses with automatic transmissions.
• Must be able and willing to work all assigned shifts, including weekends, and work during emergencies.
• Work in all types of inclement weather, in congested traffic, and may be exposed to fumes from CNG and/or other fuels.
• Washington State residency requirement within 30 days of employment.
• Overtime eligible.
• Comply with all work rules, safety, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check and a criminal history background check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Qualifications

• Experienced in providing excellent customer service and problem resolution.
• Experienced in operating 40' passenger buses with automatic transmissions.
• Experienced in performing routine pre and post trip visual inspections.
• Experienced in using a radio system to communicate with other drivers, supervisors, and base operations.
• Experienced in responding to airport emergencies as needed.
• Experienced in monitoring fuel levels and performing fueling in a safe and efficient manner.

Skills

• Customer service skills.
• Operational knowledge of 40' passenger buses with automatic transmissions.
• Ability to perform routine pre and post trip visual inspections.
• Radio communication skills.
• Emergency response skills.
• Fuel management skills.

Benefits

• Healthcare – Medical, Dental, and Vision Care.
• Paid vacation – Just about four weeks per year that increases with tenure.
• Paid sick leave – At least one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
• Holidays – More than ten days per year to celebrate with family and friends away from work.
• Pension/Retirement Plans – A pension and additional savings plans.
• Getting to Work – From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid.
• Parental Leave – Six weeks of paid leave to spend with new additions to your immediate family.
• Development – From tuition reimbursement, training, stretch assignments and internal internships, we support a learning culture.
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength.
• Mission Driven – We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.

Pay

Minimum Salary: $31.06

Schedule

This is a seven day a week and twenty-four hour a day facility. Normal work schedule will vary.