Hopelink

Transit Supervisor

Hopelink Kirkland, WA
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Title: DART Transit Supervisor

Location : Kent WA

Work schedule : (Multiple shifts available)

  • Available Shift #1: Friday & Monday from 10:30am to 9:30pm, and Saturday & Sunday from 8:30am to 7:30pm
  • Available Shift #2: Tuesday through Saturday from 3:30pm to 12:30am

Who we are: Hopelink is the largest nonprofit in North and East King County. For over 50 years we have been in the community serving homeless and low-income families, children, seniors, and people with disabilities.

Make an impact in your community! Hopelink programs focus on food, financial assistance, transportation/mobility, housing & family development, adult education & employment. Programs are aimed at helping people achieve stability and gain the skills and knowledge they need to exit poverty. Join us!

The Career Opportunity

The DART Transit Supervisor oversees a team of 10 - 20 DART Bus Drivers in King County, a diverse staff serving diverse populations. The DART Transit Supervisor leads the problem-solving, field training, troubleshooting, performance management, employee relations, and monitoring of drivers; may also be responsible for driver scheduling or recruiting/hiring.

What qualities we are looking for: We’d love to hear from you. So, if you are interested in this position, but don’t meet every single point on this job posting, please still get in touch. We would be happy to connect and see if you could be a great fit. We offer paid training!

  • Hold, or have the ability to obtain a CDL Learner’s Permit with Passenger Endorsements within 90 days of hire date
  • At least seven years of licensed driving experience within the United States
  • Prior supervisory experience
  • Experience providing public transportation to the general public
  • Available to work all days and shifts as required by operation

Examples Of What You Will Be Doing

  • Oversee safety and procedural compliance for all drivers and vehicles while in the provision of service. Provide in-the-field assistance as required and communicates to the Operations Manager driver concerns about operational difficulties encountered.
  • Work directly with both Hopelink and King County Metro staff.
  • Monitor service areas and routes connected to the Community Connections Service including the Trail Head Direct.
  • Train and orient drivers; communicate safety and procedural guidelines and policies. Spot check the completion of pre-trip inspections and monitor compliance to passenger boarding and de-boarding procedures. Monitor, evaluate and identify drivers for re-training as necessary.
  • Troubleshoot destinations, routes, scheduling, vehicle and/or driver issues as they arise.
  • Operate any and all DART vehicles as needed to cover routes when drivers are absent.

How you will be compensated: Hopelink is proud to provide meaningful paid time away from work and an affordable, comprehensive benefits package.

  • Compensation: starting at $29/hour
  • Up to 10 paid vacation and sick days annually and 10 paid holidays,
  • Plus up to 7 paid float days available to use immediately; dependent on hire date and hours/week
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits after 1 month waiting period
  • Flexible Spending Accounts; 401k with Employer Match; Life, Disability & Accident coverage
  • Wellness Program; Employee Resource Groups; Employee Assistance Program; Employee Discount Opportunities; Training Classes
  • Internal Career Opportunities; Professional Development; Leadership Development; Career Path Coaching
  • Annual Performance Reviews with Merit Increase Opportunities

Hopelink Mission And Values

Hopelink’s mission is to promote self-sufficiency for all members of our community to help people make a lasting change. 

Our Values are Growth & Human Potential, Inclusion, Compassion, Relationships Built in Trust, Quality of our Work, and Fiscal Stewardship.

We are actively building an environment that welcomes and encourages the involvement and success of all individuals and respects the new possibilities that are created when diverse people, beliefs and values are included.
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Other
  • Industries

    Non-profit Organizations

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