Pierce Transit CARES.
We care about you and our community. Here is some information on benefits that go beyond a paycheck.
We care about you and our community. Here is some information on benefits that go beyond a paycheck.
Our ratings show it!
Pierce Transit is a proud WellCity employer, recognized by the Association of Washington Cities. Working here you will have access to participate in monthly activities that focus on a variety of wellness topics. Employees also have access to fitness rooms and wellness resources.
As a WellCity employer we continue to lower our medical premiums, claims and other costs. Pierce Transit promotes, advocates, and educates employees in ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle in order to support an active and engaged workforce.
Pierce Transit was also awarded the 2024 Golden Apple Award. The Golden Apple Awards recognize outstanding employee health promotion programs in Washington State. The Washington State Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports originally established the Golden Apples in the mid-1980s. Today’s Healthy Worksite Summit honors that tradition, by recognizing public and private employers across the State who demonstrate real commitment to their employees’ overall well-being.
Click HERE to learn more on WellCity Recognition.
Pierce Transit’s total employment package includes a competitive wage as well as great benefits.
As a public sector employee, you are included in the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System. Employees in this retirement plan do not contribute to Social Security (normally a 6.2% tax on wages).
You and your family can choose to be covered by one of our medical and dental plans, as well as health savings accounts, as well as dental, life insurance and long-term disability. Veterans with TriCare or VA benefits can elect to waive PT medical and dental insurance and receive a waiver payment up to $350 per month.
Employees are eligible to participate in a Deferred Compensation (457) plan for tax-deferred retirement investment with an employer match of 4.25%. This is similar to the military Thrift Savings Plan (TSP).
Generous vacation and sick leave accruals come with each job along with paid holidays. If you presently serve in the reserves or National Guard there is an annual benefit of 21 paid days for military leave each year.
Pierce Transit ensures employees have access to professional development and career opportunities. Many of our Transit Operators have promoted to Instructor, Service Supervisor, Dispatcher and Communications Controller positions. The agency has staff dedicated to workforce development to assist employees with their career advancement goals. In addition, we offer a generous tuition assistance program for employment-related tuition (you can save your G.I. Bill benefit or use for another purpose).
Pierce Transit is committed to supporting the professional growth of our staff and provides a generous reimbursement for employment related tuition.
As a public sector employee, you are included in the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System. Employees are eligible to participate in a Deferred Compensation (457) plan for tax-deferred retirement investment.
If you're not currently living in the Lakewood-area, that's not a problem! We may be able to help with reimbursing up to $2,500 in moving expenses for those who physically relocate their primary residence to the Pierce/King/Thurston County area (substantiated with receipts).
Check out our open positions and apply today!