HomeBenefitsApplicant SupportWhy UsDEICareer OpportuntiesPierce Transit Website

Subscribe to Stay in the Loop!

Job Email Alerts help you stay informed when positions you are interested in are open. Click this link, and you can select which job categories you would like to receive job notifications on from Pierce Transit.

Job Alerts
Image 1 of 1 in Text/Picture section

What Does Support Mean to Us?

We believe in being transparent. Not only do we strive to be an employer of choice who takes care of their employees, but we want your experience to be as easy as possible from start to finish. We are here to help!

How to Apply and Stay Informed

Submitting Your Appliction

Must apply on GovernmentJobs in order for Pierce Transit to receive your application. Please make sure to read and follow the application requirements before you hit submit.

How We Communicate

Pierce Transit's Recruitment Team sends emails and calendar invites to stay in touch. Make sure you stay engaged in the process by checking your email, even the spam folder.

Staying in Touch

To ensure you receive Pierce Transit's communication, make sure your contact information, both phone and email.

Questions?

Give our Recruitment Team a call at 253-581-8095 or jobs@piercetransit.org

Hiring Timeline

  • Apply
  • Complete online assessment
  • Participate in an Information Session
  • Interview and receive a passing score
    • We typically offer virtual and in-person interviews.
  • Pass a Criminal Background Check & Driver Abstract Review. Our background policy can be found at the bottom of this page.
  • Pass a Functional Assessment 
    • This step is scheduled by Pierce Transit
  • Pass a Physical Assessment & Drug Screen
    • This step is scheduled by Pierce Transit. If you currently hold a valid DOT medical card, you may be able to skip the physical assessment portion.
  • Send front and back photo of your driver's license to jobs@piercetransit.org
  • Obtain a Class B Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) with Passenger & Airbrake Endorsements 
    • This is something you will be responsible for completing through the Department of Licensing (DOL).  An appointment may need to be scheduled through dol.wa.gov. Please make sure to save all receipts associated with you CLP testing. Pierce Transit will reimburse up to $75 of testing fees.

E-Verify:

For employment eligibility.

Once you start your job with us, we will ask you to fill out a Form I-9. We use the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program to check your information. It is an online system to prove your identity and whether you can work in the United States.

Learn more about E-Verify.

Image 1 of 1 in Text/Picture section

Pierce Transit Background Check Policy

Please review our Background Check Policy here.

Background Check Policy