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SETD Budget Committee Teams Login Information

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The Sunset Empire Transportation District Budget Committee is holding committee meetings on April 30 and May 15, 2026. A committee meeting may also be held on June 12, 2026, if needed.

Here’s the Microsoft Teams login information for the meetings:

Meeting Date: April 30, 2026, at 1 p.m.
Meeting Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/24650071011872?p=uS88HCJliCyja0qzKk
Meeting ID: 246 500 710 118 72
Passcode: 8GY62b4R
Dial in by phone: 1-872-333-9477
Phone Conference ID: 664 371 590#

Meeting Date: May 15, 2026, at 1 p.m.
Meeting Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/24830053497042?p=vaxBgeL5Xc7Fyi7c9K
Meeting ID: 248 300 534 970 42
Passcode: h4Bn3WW9
Dial in by phone: 1-872-333-9477
Phone Conference ID: 240 575 850#

Meeting Date: June 12, 2026, at 9 a.m.
Meeting Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/28787268761634?p=wn8F85VMQieZvyTwbC
Meeting ID: 287 872 687 616 34
Passcode: pY3Si6RT
Dial in by phone: 1-872-333-9477
Phone Conference ID: 522 543 147#

Become a Bus Driver Trainee!

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Sunset Empire Transportation District is seeking reliable and customer-focused individuals to join our team as bus driver trainees. This position is designed for applicants who do not yet have a commercial driver’s license (CDL) but are interested in becoming professional transit operators.

The district will pay for CDL training and support successful candidates through the process of obtaining a Class B CDL with passenger and air brake endorsements.

This is an opportunity to begin a career in public transportation while receiving paid training and professional development.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in CDL training and successfully obtain a Class B CDL with passenger and air brake endorsements
  • Safely operate a bus or transit vehicle to transport passengers
  • Perform required pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
  • Maintain a clean and orderly vehicle interior
  • Communicate clearly and professionally with passengers
  • Provide excellent customer service to the public
  • Follow all traffic laws and safety procedures
  • Report accidents, incidents, or mechanical concerns promptly
  • Maintain a safe and respectful environment for passengers

Qualifications

  • Valid driver’s license
  • Clean driving record
  • Ability to obtain a Class B CDL with passenger and air brake endorsements
  • Strong communication and customer service skills
  • Ability to interact positively with passengers and the public
  • Ability to work flexible schedules, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Must pass a background check and drug screening

Benefits

  • Paid CDL training
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program

How to Apply

Positions are open until filled.

Please apply on Indeed using the link below:

https://www.indeed.com/job/bus-driver-trainee-paid-cdl-training-e066dafe32eb81fd

Please send your resume to: [email protected]

Work Location: In person – Astoria, Oregon

Fare-Free Day on Tuesday, March 24, 2026

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Sunset Empire Transportation District is celebrating Ridership Appreciation Day on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

The district will offer fare-free rides on all routes within Clatsop County on March 24 as a gesture of appreciation to bus riders and the community.

The public is invited to drop by the Astoria Transit Center, 900 Marine Drive, Astoria, Oregon, between 9 and 11 a.m. on March 24 for refreshments.

Ridership Appreciation Day falls on SETD’s anniversary. The district was created on March 24, 1993.

Tillamook County Transportation District expands service on all routes starting Sunday, January 18.

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The following service improvements and new services begin Sunday January 18th, 2026.

  • Reinstatement of seven day a week transit service
  • Added Dial-A-Ride capacity
  • Overall 25%+ service hours increase!
  • Direct Route 3 service to the new Nehalem Bay Health Center in Wheeler
  • 40% more trips on Route 2 (Netarts-Oceanside) and Route 6 (Port of Tillamook Bay)
  • Reinstatement of the 4:55 AM Route 5 roundtrip to/from Portland (transfer to TriMet’s Red Line at Sunset Transit Center in Beaverton for car-free travel to PDX)

For more information, please contact us or visit:
PHONE: 1-800-815-8283
Facebook/Tillamookbus

Community Resource Fair at the Rainier Transit Center

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FREE Community Resource Fair in Rainier! 
Thursday, September 18, 2025
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
 Columbia County Rider Transit Center – 207 W. B Street, Rainier, OR

Come explore resources, connect with community organizations, enjoy giveaways, refreshments, and free parking—all while learning about the new commuter bus route connecting Longview, WA to Rainier, OR and St. Helens, OR.

BONUS: CC Rider Line 1 to and from Rainier only & RiverCities Transit rides are FREE all day! 

✅ Free to attend
✅ Learn about local services
✅ Meet your transportation providers
✅ Enjoy snacks and community fun