Bus Driver I-II (Auburn and Tahoe Area)

Bus Driver

Enjoy the scenery and become a Bus Driver for Placer County!

This position involves the transportation of public passengers throughout the County. Additional duties include scheduling, assisting passengers in entering and exiting the vehicle, collecting fares, operating a two-way radio, and conducting vehicle safety inspections.

Experience:

Bus Driver I: None required.

Bus Driver II: One year of responsible paid driving experience involving the carrying of passengers or six months of training as a Bus Driver I in a Placer County transit system.

Training:

Bus Driver I: Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

Bus Driver II: Successful completion of the experience requirement is proof of sufficient training for this class.

License or Certificate:

Bus Driver I: Possession of a valid Class C, and the ability to obtain a valid Commercial Class A or B driver's license, or the equivalent, with passenger endorsement and no air brake restrictions as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required. Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a Verification of Transit Training (VTT) certificate issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles, or the equivalent training to operate a public transit vehicle in passenger service prior to the completion of the probationary period.

Bus Driver II: Possession of a valid Class A or B driver's license with passenger endorsements and no air brake restrictions. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required. Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a Verification of Transit Training (VTT) certificate issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles or the equivalent training to operate a public transit vehicle in passenger service within 90 (ninety) days of employment.

To participate in one or more of these recruitments, you must complete and submit separate applications and supplemental questionnaires for each:

Bus Driver - I (Auburn/South Placer - PCT) #2026-11640-01

Bus Driver - I (Tahoe - TART) #2026-11640-02

Bus Driver - II (Auburn/South Placer - PCT) #2026-11641-01

Bus Driver - II (Tahoe - TART) #2026-11641-02

*Signing Bonus Permanent positions in this classification are eligible for a signing bonus of up to $2,000.

Salary: $22.30 - $33.87 Hourly

Location: Auburn, CA; Tahoe City, CA

Job Type: Full-Time

Closing Date: Continuous