New year, new career: Opportunities in transit offer a promising future – Lynnwood Times

Become a Community Transit bus driver and earn a $5,000 sign-on bonus! from Community Transit on Vimeo. SNOHOMISH COUNTY—The new year is here! And with it, more people are looking for new job opportunities and seeing the potential of a career in transit. “We’re seeing applicants who are feeling burnt out and looking for a new career,” says Melissa Anderson, who works in Community Transit’s employee engagement department. “Especially those who work in healthcare, retail, warehouse, and customer service roles.” Melissa Anderson, who works in Community Transit’s employee engagement department. SOURCE: Community Transit A recent Gallup poll found that rising costs have caused financial hardship for more than half of U.S. households. Many are seeking more income and job security. So where are those opportunities? “Community Transit is hiring new bus drivers. We give them all the paid training they need so professional driving experience is not required. New drivers can earn a $5,000 sign-on bonus and $32.57 per hour after training. That’s just the start, wages go up from there,” says Anderson. “And benefits like our employee pension and tuition reimbursement can help people plan for their future.”  Lance Lewis, who joined Community Transit as a driver in 2020
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