Paratransit Operator

Paratransit Operator

Salary

$29.84 - $42.37 Hourly

Location

Everett, WA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

B26016

Department

Transportation Services

Opening Date

10/01/2026

Closing Date

10/15/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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Nature of Work

PARATRANSIT OPERATOR

SALARY: $29.84 - $42.37 / hour

(7-step salary range + exceptional benefits & retirement)

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.

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

New hires begin employment at the first step of the salary range

• $29.84/ hour, during training through 6 months.
• $31.90/ hour, 7 - 12 months
• $33.94/ hour, 13 - 24 months
• $36.01/ hour, 25 - 36 months
• $38.13/ hour, 37+ months - 5 years
• $40.25/hour +5 to 10 years of service
• $42.37/hour 10+ years of service
• See current contract for longevity rates: Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), Division Number 883.

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 Supplemental Questionnaire
• Must attach a 1-2 page resume
• Applications must be submitted through the City's online application system by 5:00 p.m. October 15, 2026 to be considered.
• LATE, INCOMPLETE, FAXED, OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

EXAMINATION STEPS

• There will be a pre-screening of all applications.
• Responses to the supplemental questionnaire and the resume will be reviewed together to generate a single combined score, which will be blind-rated and weighted at 10%.
• Top-scoring applicants will be called to an oral panel interview (weighted 90%) Tentatively scheduled for November 10, 2026.
• 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.
• Hiring offers are contingent upon successful completion of a city-paid pre-employment physical.
• This job classification is represented by Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), Division Number 883.

Filing Opens: October 1, 2026

Filing Closes: October 15, 2026

Open/Continuous

B26016

The City of Everett provides a comprehensive health benefits package consisting of the following:

• Kaiser Permanente CORE HMO or HMA self-insured Medical Plan

• Delta Dental Service Plan

• HMA self-insured Vision Plan

• Life Insurance for the employee in the amount of 1 x annual salary to $150,000 maximum

• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Policy

Benefit eligibility for the employee and eligible dependents begins the first day of the month following the employees hire date. Premiums for Delta Dental and HMA Vision are paid by the City on behalf of the employee for single or family coverage. Premiums for Kaiser and HMA medical coverage are shared by the employee. Premiums for Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage on behalf of the employee are paid by the City.

An additional benefit is available through a Voluntary Life Insurance program for the employee, spouse and children. The employee pays the premium for this benefit.

It is mandatory that both the City and the employee pay into the Department of Retirement Systems for Washington State.

Three voluntary Deferred Compensation programs are available for employee participation.

A Flexible Spending Plan is available that allows you to make pre-tax contributions for Health Care reimbursement and/or Dependent Care reimbursement for those expenses not covered by medical insurance.

The Employee Assistance Program EAP is provided free of charge to employees and family members.

Benefits for vacation, sick leave, and annual holidays are paid in accordance with the labor agreement.

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Important! Please read the instructions below: Please treat this supplemental questionnaire as a test. Redacted versions of your resume and supplemental questionnaire (with all personal identifiers removed) will be reviewed to determine if you meet the eligibility requirements to advance in the process and will be scored. Please ensure your answers are authentic and reflect your own experience as listed on your resume. Copying and pasting AI-generated responses that do not accurately represent your background may negatively impact your score. Applicants will be accountable for the accuracy of their representations made in the supplemental questionnaire. These representations will be verified by the city. I have read and understand the above instructions.

• Yes
• No

02

Have you uploaded your resume? Please note: Resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted, and applications without an attached resume will not be considered.

• Yes
• No

03

This position requires the following minimum requirements as listed in the job description: • Must be insurable under the City's special policy regarding this position, i.e., must be twenty-one (21) years of age on or before the filing date closes and have an excellent driving record. • Possession of, or ability to obtain prior to employment, a State of Washington Driver License. By selecting "Yes" I am acknowledging that I meet all minimum requirements as listed in the job description. I have read and understand the minimum requirements for this position.

• Yes
• No

04

In detail, please provide a summary of your work experience and/or training related to the following areas: Direct Customer Service Experience • Describe your work experience, relevant training, and other qualifications related to direct customer service. Paratransit or Bus Operator Experience • List any current or past experience as a paratransit operator or bus operator. • Include details such as the capacity in which you worked (e.g., full-time, part-time, fixed route, appointment-based, etc.), if applicable. Driving Experience • Explain your work experience and/or training related to driving, particularly for extended periods (several hours at a time).

05

In detail, please explain and detail your work experience and/or other training related to aiding the elderly and people with disabilities and special needs.

Required Question

Employer City of Everett

Address 2930 Wetmore Ave

Suite 5

Everett, Washington, 98201

Phone 425.257.8767

Website http://www.everettwa.gov