Join Our Team!

Overview

If you have:

• A proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in every interaction.
• Demonstrated the importance of fostering a participatory organizational climate that is open, positive, and supportive.
• The ability to effectively plan, organize, prioritize, work independently, and meet deadlines; strong attention to detail and excellent follow-through.
• A strong work-ethic and are self-motivated.

Then this position is for you!

We are looking for a customer-oriented and energetic Administrative Assistant to join our HR team.

The Administrative Assistant will act as the initial contact for the Administrative Services Department, as well as provide staff assistance and administrative support for a variety of office administration, customer service, and data processing duties in support of the agency. This position currently works remotely with the occasional need to be in the office.  

It is an exciting time to join IT!

IT is nationally recognized and provides fixed route transit, ADA paratransit, and vanpool services to the communities of Lacey, Tumwater, Olympia, and Yelm. We invite you to join us in our mission to provide and promote transportation choices that support an accessible, sustainable, livable, healthy and prosperous community. 

Qualifications

Are you the one we are looking for?

• You have an Associate’s Degree in related field and three (3) years of increasingly responsible administrative support experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• You have exceptional customer service and public relations skills that reflect courtesy and respect, while maintaining a positive attitude, sense of humor and contributing to a diverse team environment.
• You are proficient in the use of MS Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, etc.); and have the ability to quickly adapt to unfamiliar software programs.
• You have strong organizational skills including prioritizing, ensuring accuracy, multi-tasking and handling interruptions appropriately; ensuring assignments are completed in a timely and effective manner.
• You must be willing to submit to a criminal background investigation, the results of which must meet the agency’s hiring criteria.

Responsibilities

As an Administrative Assistant, you will:

• Assist employees with inquiries related to the Administrative Services Department.
• Perform routine clerical duties for various divisions, to include typing correspondence, editing and proofreading, filing, processing agency mail, photocopying and more.
• Research and evaluate best-value office supply and equipment purchases; analyzes usage trends and makes inventory adjustments.
• Coordinate travel arrangements for employees within the Administrative Services Department.
• Assist with data entry and tracking of agency accidents, incidents, injuries, and passenger events.
• Assist with agency’s employee recognition program.
• Prepare purchase orders and coordinate the reconciliation of department credit cards.
• Assist with tasks that are highly confidential.

COVID-19 Vaccination

Intercity Transit is committed to taking the steps necessary to provide the safest workplace possible for our employees. Intercity Transit and our Authority Board have made the decision to move forward with a COVID-19 vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. It is critical that we protect ourselves, our co-workers, families, and customers, in order to accomplish our mission to provide critical transportation services to our community. Upon employment, candidates will need to provide proof of vaccination or submit a request for accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief. Please note that some requests for medical or religious accommodations may be found valid, the agency may not be able provide an accommodation. 

Overview

Intercity Transit is currently recruiting for fulltime Coach Operators. Ideal candidates are those who exhibit strong customer service skills as a top priority.  Upon hire, Intercity Transit will provide training for everything else, including the necessary CDL, through a rigorous 8-week, full-time, paid training period. Upon successful completion of training, Operators will be a part of the Amalgamated Transit Union bargaining unit and will be eligible for union membership. This position is classified as safety-sensitive under Intercity Transit’s Drug and Alcohol Policy and is included in the random drug and alcohol testing program. Outstanding benefits include health insurance, State PERS and deferred comp retirement plans, paid sick and vacation leave, and more.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills and ability to interact positively within a diverse population of customers and co-workers.
• Stable employment history.
• Flexibility to work varied days, nights, weekends and holidays, and split shifts; punctuality and reliable attendance essential.
• Must possess a valid Washington State driver’s license, and be able to obtain (by the end of training period) and maintain a valid Class "B" Commercial Driver's License with passenger endorsement and air brake restriction lifted.
• Must have acceptable 5-year driving history that meets the agency’s hiring criteria, and maintain acceptable driving record during employment.
• Must be willing to submit to a post-job-offer employment-related physical examination with drug screen, as well as a criminal background investigation, the results of which must meet the agency’s hiring criteria.

Responsibilities

Previous bus driving experience is not necessary - we will train & test you for your CDL!!

COVID-19 Vaccination

Intercity Transit is committed to taking the steps necessary to provide the safest workplace possible for our employees. Intercity Transit and our Authority Board have made the decision to move forward with a COVID-19 vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. It is critical that we protect ourselves, our co-workers, families, and customers, in order to accomplish our mission to provide critical transportation services to our community. Upon employment, candidates will need to provide proof of vaccination or submit a request for accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief. Please note that some requests for medical or religious accommodations may be found valid, the agency may not be able provide an accommodation.