How to hire a transit department clerk

How to hire a transit department clerk, step by step

Here's a step-by-step transit department clerk hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a transit department clerk job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new transit department clerk
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your transit department clerk job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a transit department clerk for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A transit department clerk's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, transit department clerks from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of transit department clerks.

   Type of Transit Department Clerk	Description	Hourly rate
   Transit Department Clerk	General office clerks perform a variety of clerical tasks, including answering telephones, typing documents, and filing records.	$12-21
   Office Worker	An office worker is responsible for performing administrative and clerical duties to support the daily operations of the business. Office workers assist in receiving calls to respond to the clients' inquiries and concerns, as well as welcoming visitors, verifying their appointments, and leading them to the appropriate personnel and department for their business needs... Show more	$11-34
   Clerk Typist	A clerk typist is responsible for data entry procedures and document transcriptions, alongside other clerical and administrative duties as required by the employer. Clerk typists create reports and presentation materials, transcribe audio meetings, write business drafts, and send documents to appropriate office personnel or clients... Show more	$12-18

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Satisfaction
   • Customer Orders
   • Patients
   • Cleanliness
   • Allergies
   • Sales Floor
   • Office Equipment
   • Customer Service
   • Data Entry
   • Slicers
   • Word Processing
   • Clerical Support
   • Front Desk
   • Computer System

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   Responsibilities:

   • Demonstrate strong math skills in managing inmate s accounts and calmly and effectively deescalating outbursts of belligerent inmates.
   • Maintain cleanliness and organization of overstock product.
   • Calculate weekly payroll and furnish information to accountants to prepare tax return.
   • Process monthly supplemental instructional staff payroll, including internal staff and outside contractors.
   • Transfer to transportation department to schedule transportation for Kentucky Medicaid clients and other qualifying facilities.
   • Complete accurate demographic and insurance information, including verification of insurance according to private, Medicaid, and/or Medicare guidelines.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your transit department clerk job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A transit department clerk salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, transit department clerks' average salary in new mexico is 47% less than in colorado.
   • Seniority. Entry-level transit department clerks earn 39% less than senior-level transit department clerks.
   • Certifications. A transit department clerk with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a transit department clerk's salary.

   Average transit department clerk salary

   $35,375yearly

   $17.01 hourly rate

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   Entry-level transit department clerk salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 23, 2026

   Average transit department clerk salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Colorado	$46,901	$23
   2	California	$41,353	$20
   3	New York	$40,710	$20
   4	Minnesota	$36,959	$18
   5	Michigan	$36,123	$17
   6	Iowa	$36,039	$17
   7	Texas	$33,201	$16
   8	Ohio	$32,867	$16
   9	Wisconsin	$32,560	$16
   10	Missouri	$30,379	$15
   11	Oklahoma	$26,830	$13
   12	Kansas	$25,574	$12

   Average transit department clerk salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Meijer	$37,842	$18.19	172
   2	Apache	$36,482	$17.54	1
   3	San Marcos Unified School District	$36,194	$17.40
   4	City of Fraser	$36,173	$17.39
   5	McLane	$36,111	$17.36	10
   6	AAR	$35,908	$17.26	18
   7	Hy-Vee	$34,674	$16.67	344
   8	Cleveland Clinic	$34,143	$16.41	102
   9	Robert Half	$33,980	$16.34	521
   10	University of Iowa Center for Advancement	$33,409	$16.06	20
   11	Fort Bend County	$33,061	$15.89	8
   12	Twin Cities Co-op Partners	$33,021	$15.88
   13	Trinity Health	$32,553	$15.65	173
   14	Seward Community Co-op	$32,343	$15.55
   15	Community Blood Center	$30,817	$14.82
   16	Grayson College	$29,569	$14.22
   17	Macomb County	$26,972	$12.97

4. Writing a transit department clerk job description

   A transit department clerk job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a transit department clerk job description:

   Transit department clerk job description example

   Become part of the Disney Difference by bringing your exceptional work ethic, attention to detail and customer service skills to the Disney Television Animation Environment & Events team where you will help deliver the magic of creating an ideal work environment for hundreds of creative artists.
   This position falls within the jurisdiction of the OPEIU.
   
   **Responsibilities:**
   
   + Support the Disney Television Animation (TVA) division in all aspects of day-to-day facilities, events and culture initiatives.
   
   + Perform daily rounds to ensure all TVA facilities meet the criteria for specified production and departmental needs. Ensure safe, secure, and orderly common spaces, including lobbies, gathering areas, conference rooms, copy areas, mail centers and storage spaces.
   
   + Assist with operations database input.
   
   + Assist with the execution of weekly TVA office moves.
   
   + Assist with the planning and execution of studio events.
   
   + Field incoming TVA E&E Helpline requests via phone, email and ticketing database, including mail/shipping support, supply needs, driver/courier runs, meeting and presentation support, building repairs, and workspace modifications.
   
   + Partner with Technology team on joint projects as needed: equipment moves, installations, capital projects, etc.
   
   + Maintain TVA copiers by performing daily supply and functionality checks. Maintain Xerox supplies and address copier incidents with vendor and/or TVA Technology accordingly.
   
   + Work closely with resource management and department clerks to regulate inventory, research cost-effective alternatives, and order studio supplies, such as kitchen, first aid, crisis management, copier, and shipping supplies.
   
   + Establish and maintain strong relations with TVA employees, Facilities Partners, and service vendors.
   
   + Analyze and streamline operations clerk workflows to ensure maximum efficiency.
   
   + Work with team to enhance the employee experience and maintain TVA's studio culture.
   
   **Required Qualifications:**
   
   + Self-motivated, positive, creative, takes initiative and produces quality work.
   
   + Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently, ability to meet deadlines, and able to handle multiple tasks.
   
   + Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
   
   + Attention to detail, follow through and excellent organizational skills.
   
   + Ability to lift 25-50 pounds.
   
   + Reliable transportation.
   
   + Must be able to work on-site and at multiple locations.
   
   + Flexibility to work occasional overtime as needed.
   
   + Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications, Adobe Photoshop and Mailchimp or similar software.
   
   **Preferred Qualifications:**
   
   + Bachelor's degree in Business or related major, or 1-2 years of experience in facilities and/or events related field.
   
   + Proven strength and experience with executing day-to-day activities and projects in a fast-paced production environment.
   
   + Graphic design experience with proficiency in Keynote, Power Point, and at least one Adobe design application (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
   
   + Experience in a creative environment and with event production is a plus
   
   + Knowledge of AutoCad, Archibus, SAP, Premiere editing software and After Effects
   
   **Required Education:**
   
   + Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
   
   
   **Location:** Glendale,California
   
   **Job Posting Company:** Disney General Entertainment Content
   
   The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right transit department clerk for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your transit department clerk job on Zippia to find and recruit transit department clerk candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit transit department clerks, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new transit department clerk

   Once you've decided on a perfect transit department clerk candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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