During our 10-week paid training program you will:

• Earn $31.42 per hour during training while you earn your Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Be eligible for our Trainee Benefit Package on the first month following your training start date.
  This includes:
• Medical insurance for trainees and their dependents (95% company-paid premiums)
• Dental and vision insurance for trainees and their dependents (100% company-paid premiums)
• Accruing paid time off during training

Both full-time and part-time drivers must complete our 10-week training program, which is a full-time commitment over a 10-week period.

The date of your graduation from this training will determine your seniority date, for purposes including future compensation increases and assignments. (Please note: Community Transit is in the process of ending a contract with a private company that has historically operated some bus routes. The seniority dates for employees of this company who sign offers to transition to Community Transit will be Jan. 6, 2025, even though their start dates will come later as part of phased transitions.)

After training you will:

• Earn a starting salary of $33.54 per hour, with the potential to earn up to $39.31 hourly
• Be eligible for our excellent full-employee benefit package which includes:
  • PERS Retirement pension (Public Employee Retirement System)
  • Company-paid life insurance/disability insurance
• Receive 35 days of paid time off and accrued leave in your first year, including 6 WA State Paid Leave and 10 company-paid holidays a year
• Receive a comprehensive wellness program including onsite access to two gyms, physical therapy services, and massage therapy services
  

Our drivers also enjoy:

• Tuition reimbursement
• A uniform allowance
• Quarterly bidding for preferred shifts and routes
• A clean ride and well-maintained vehicles
• Onsite amenities, including workout facilities, a quiet room, and access to our wellness coordinator
• Onsite physical therapy appointments