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Mechanic Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision

Community Transit covers:

  • 95% of the medical plans. Pricing varies, 
    depending on which option you choose. 
  • 100% of dental and vision premiums for dental and vision 
    coverage.
  • Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement accounts, which enable you to pay for uninsured medical expenses and day care expenses with pre-tax dollars. 

Paid Time Off

Enjoy 34 days of paid time off and accrued leave in your first year, which includes:

  • 9 paid holidays
  • 19 days (152 hours) of PTO
  • Washington Paid Sick Leave

Retirement & Savings Programs

Community Transit provides:

  • A Pension through the Public Employee Retirement System plan (PERS). Plan participation and contributions are mandatory for all employees.
  • Optional 457 Deferred Compensation Plan & Roth IRA.

Life & Disability Insurance

Community Transit provides:

  • Basic Life Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance policy at 
    no cost to you in the amount of one times your annual base salary.
  • Up to 26 weeks of Short-Term Disability Insurance + paid wage reimbursement.
  • Long-Term Disability + paid wage reimbursement (percentages vary).
  • Felonious Assault Insurance up to $100,000, Dependent Life Insurance for $1,000. 
  • Voluntary plans are also available.

Wellness programs

  • Access to two on-site fitness centers
  • Free on-site physical therapy
  • Health club membership reimbursement program
  • May qualify for monthly credit to help defray cost of medical premiums

Employee Assistance Program

  • Includes services such as counseling, legal advice, consumer consultation, and more

Additional benefits

  • ORCA Card — Ride transit free
  • Core Points — Employee recognition program
  • Company Paid DOT Medical Exams (when employee uses contracted facility).  Valid Medical Certifications are a requirement of acquiring and maintaining a CDL.
  • Tuition reimbursement program for the cost of job-relevant classes and training 
  • Uniform allowance — $750 annually
  • Transportation Incentive Program — Incentive awards for employees who commute via any form of transportation other than single occupancy vehicles.