Salary : $76,980.80 - $106,558.40 Annually
Location : Richland WA, WA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202200246
Department: Safety & Security
Opening Date: 07/17/2025
Closing Date: 7/31/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Nature of the Position
Position

Range: $76,977 - $106,554.

Hiring

Range: $85,850 (2nd Quartile) -

$100,639 (4th Quartile)

Most

applicants' offers will fall within this hiring range based on qualifications,

experience, and alignment with the role's needs.
Ben Franklin Transit has been providing transportation services to Benton and Franklin counties for over 30 years. Over these years our services have grown to ensure our community members have safe and reliable transportation services.

Employees at Ben Franklin Transit enjoy working
in our spacious office environment and collaborating with their colleagues and
superiors in person. Our company culture and values include customer service,
collaboration, diversity, fiscal accountability, innovation, sustainability,
and safety. Employees and representatives of BFT are expected to uphold our values and mission. We also provide all employees the following:
Total Compensation Package

• Generous paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time accrual.
• Public employees Medical, Dental and vision benefits through PEBB (Public Employees Benefits Board).
• Access to the PERS (Public Employees Retirement System), which includes a pension which includes employer match
• Access to an HSA savings account
• Employer paid HRA health savings account.
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness program with monthly participation rewards.

NATURE OF POSITION

The Vehicle Telematics Administrator plays a vital role in analyzing and overseeing telematic data to enhance the safe operation of public transit vehicles. This position focuses on onboard safety monitoring and telematics systems, leveraging data insights to recommend training programs and operational improvements that promote both safety and efficiency.
In coordination with the Safety and Training Department, the role also assists with regular refresher training, including newly developed and updated programs tailored to emerging trends in telematics data. These ongoing training efforts ensure operators maintain best practices in vehicle safety, compliance, and service quality.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities/KSA
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor and review onboard safety monitoring system event data, ensuring video capture integrity and data uploads.
• Continuously track, analyze, and report telematic data from Fixed Route buses, Paratransit vehicles, and Rideshare vehicles to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Utilize telematic insights to recommend training programs, operational adjustments, and safety enhancements tailored to each vehicle type.
• Collaborate with training and safety teams to develop recommendations based on telematic data to enhance safe driving practices and service quality.
• Support transit operations and safety teams in retrieving video footage and telematics data for incident review and analysis.
• Maintain accurate service records, equipment inventory, and system documentation.
• Collaborate with IT, fleet maintenance, and transit operations staff on system upgrades, new installations, and technical projects.
• Provide data-driven reports to management that outline areas for improvement, training needs, and safety enhancements.
• Train drivers and supervisors on Onboard safety monitoring system event triggers, system usage, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Stay current on industry standards, best practices, and emerging technologies in vehicle telematics and video safety systems.
• Demonstrate regular and punctual attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Familiarity with IP/networked video systems, GPS tracking devices, and cellular communications hardware.
• Ability to safely operate transit vehicles (with proper licensing or endorsements as required).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to interpret telematic data and apply insights to improve driver training and operational procedures.
• Effective communication and customer service abilities.
• Exercise sound judgment in making decisions.
• Focus on tasks and recall details; handle frequent interruptions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or technical certification in electronics, automotive technology, or IT preferred. Minimum of 2 years' experience installing or maintaining vehicle telematics, video surveillance, or similar electronic systems, preferably in a fleet or transit environment. A valid driver's license.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

None.

Other
BFT IS AN EEO EMPLOYER
The benefits listed below are those currently enjoyed by the full-time Ben Franklin Transit (BFT) Exempt Non-Represented employees. It is important to remember that over the course of time these benefits may change - they are not permanent.

Paid Holidays
8 per year
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day.

Paid Time Off (PTO)
GL hours for regular, full-time, and part-time exempt employees shall accrue according to length of service at the rates indicated below: PTO hours accrue based upon the actual number of regular hours worked.

Accrual Rates:
Retirement Plan
All Ben Franklin Transit employees are members of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Ben Franklin Transit and the employee both contribute toward the plan. PERS provides regular retirement and disability retirement benefits. BFT employees also participate in the Social Security Program. Rates effective as of 9/1/2024. ()
Voluntary Retirement Savings Plans
Ben Franklin Transit offers two voluntary retirement savings plans. The first option is through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) and is a 457 self-funded plan. The second option is Administered by Mission Square Retirement and is also a 457 self-funded plan. You may enroll in both, one, or neither.

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Ben Franklin Transit offers Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance. BFT currently pays 97.5% of insurance premiums for the employee and 90% for their dependents.

HRA Veba
Ben Franklin Transit provides this employer funded health reimbursement arrangement that can be used for medical expenses.

Life Insurance
Ben Franklin Transit currently pays the entire premium for life insurance coverage ($35,000) for basic life and ($5,000) for accidental death and dismemberment. Employees may purchase Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse and/or dependents through MetLife.

Long Term Disability
Ben Franklin Transit offers long-term disability for employees through WA Health Care Authority Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) Program.

Wellness Program
The Wellness Program has been established to encourage employee health and fitness, both at work and at home.

Employee Assistance
An Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) is provided by Washington State Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to assist you and your family members. Our EAP provides counseling and treatment in such areas as stress, drug and alcohol abuse and family counseling.

Other Benefits Offered

• Flexible Spending Account (Pre-Tax Deduction for Medical/Dental and Day Care)
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Bereavement Leave

01

Please note that all answers must be truthful and supported by the contents in the application. Ben Franklin Transit will verify the validity of each answer. Please select "Yes" to acknowledge.

• Yes
• No

02

Please select the option that best describes your level of education.

• Some High School
• High School Diploma / G.E.D equivalent
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Master's Degree

03

How many years of relevant experience as it relates to the essential functions of this position do you have?

• No experience
• 0-1 years experience
• 1-2 years experience
• 2-3 years experience
• 3-4 years experience
• 4-5 years experience
• 5-6 years experience
• 6-7 years experience
• 7-8 years experience
• 8-9 years experience
• 9 or more years experience

04

Describe your experience to support the years of experience you indicated in the question above. If no experience, please put N/A.
05

Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you a veteran of the United States Military Armed Forces?

• Yes
• No

Required Question