Job Description
• Please include your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) number on your job application to be considered as a viable candidate
The Port of Seattle Employee Parking and Rental Car Facility (RCF) operations are hiring safety minded drivers who enjoy driving and providing great customer service to employees and passengers. As a Bus Driver, you will safely and efficiently transport SEA Airport employees and passengers to and from airport facilities to the SEA Airport.
• You will operate 40’ passenger buses with automatic transmissions, along a fixed route according to time schedules, while complying with all traffic regulations.
• You will perform routine pre and post trip walk around visual inspections to check for damage to vehicle and ensure all equipment is functioning properly.
• You will report any defects to duty supervisor and file appropriate trip reports using inspection application.
• You will use a radio system to communicate with other drivers, supervisors, and base operations via established radio procedures.
• You will attend training and staff meetings as required.
• You will respond to airport emergencies as needed.
• You may be required to monitor fuel levels and perform fueling in a safe and efficient manner.
• Experienced – You have a valid Washington State Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A or B with a Passenger (P1) endorsement and a Department of Transportation Health Card.
• Educated – You have a high school diploma or GED.
• Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
• Customer Service Minded – You have experience providing excellent customer service and problem resolution.
• Commercial Driver License – Candidate may be disqualified for a conviction or citation of any of the following during the past 5 years:
• More than two (2) moving violations and/or at-fault accidents of any kind
• Speeding over 15mph above the speed limit
• Reckless driving
• Negligent driving
• Driving while under the influence of ******* or other drugs
• License suspended / revoked / cancelled / restricted
• Hit and run
• Vehicular homicide
• Vehicular assault
• Eluding law enforcement
• Leaving the scene of an accident
• CDL Requirement - Will be required to participate in the Port of Seattle Drug and ******* Program as required by the Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration. This may include submitting an additional application disclosing 10 years of employment and 3 years of driver history, MVR verification, 3-year drug and ******* reference check, pre-employment drug test, and ongoing participation in a random drug and ******* test program.
• Wage – The entry wage for Employee Parking Bus Drivers is $2+.72 an hour with step increases annually thereafter until reaching the top of the pay range of $36.60 an hour. The wage for the Rental Car Facility Bus Drivers is $27.36 an hour plus a $2.00 premium for baggage handling. Eligible Bus Drivers may receive a 1% safe driving premium based on the terms of the CBA. Selected candidates must be willing to accept either rate of pay, depending on the role for which you are chosen.
• Work Schedule – This is a seven day a week and twenty-four hour a day facility. Normal work schedule will vary. Must be able and willing to work all assigned shifts, including weekends and will be required to work during emergencies.
• Employee Parking – Part-Time/On-Call Bus Drivers do not have a regular schedule but may have an average of 20-hours a week minimum and may be assigned up to 40-hours on any biweekly schedule. The biweekly schedule is posted in advance to ensure drivers have sufficient notice of work schedule.
• Rental Car Facility (RCF) – Relief Bus Drivers do not have a regular schedule and no guarantee of hours. While the hours are not guaranteed except during peak season, relief drivers are scheduled for an average of twenty (20) hours a week.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Bus Driver |Part|Time|Relief position is now open for candidates interested in the Driver Jobs sector. This role in SeaTac offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Driver Jobs is a plus.
