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Job Description
Job Description
Enjoy the scenery and become a Bus Driver for Placer County!
Placer County Department of Public Works is now hiring Bus Drivers for Auburn/South Placer and Tahoe/Truckee locations! 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.
*Signing Bonus Permanent positions in this classification are eligible for a signing bonus of up to $2,000.
*Salary plus up to an additional $1,100 per month Tahoe Branch Assignment Premium for employees who are permanently assigned to a position located in the North Lake Tahoe Area.
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
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Placer County
Show morePlacer County is a prosperous community characterized by a healthy and diverse economy, attractive business environment, and residents who benefit from high quality educational, safety, and healthcare infrastructure, in addition to a wide variety of outstanding recreational opportunities. The government center of Placer County (located in Auburn) is 30 miles northeast of Sacramento, the State capital. Stretching over one hundred miles, from the breathtaking vistas of the truly one-of-a-kind Lake Tahoe down through the verdant foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the lush Sacramento Valley, Placer County encompasses some of the most beautiful and diverse scenery in Northern California.
Placer County offers a generous benefits package. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision and CalPERS retirement, as well as 13 paid holidays, 12 days/year paid sick leave, generous vacation allowances, 100 hours/year management leave (for management classifications), and more. For additional benefit information and details click here.
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