Bus Driver I-II (Auburn and Tahoe Area)

Placer County; Auburn (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus up to $2,000

Tahoe Premium up to $1,100/mo

Job summary

Placer County is accepting applications for Bus Driver I and II to transport public passengers across the County, perform safety inspections, and assist riders with boarding. The Bus Driver II position requires proven experience or completion of Bus Driver I training, with license endorsements as applicable.

The roles include a signing bonus up to $2,000 and a Tahoe Premium up to $1,100 per month for North Lake Tahoe assignments.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling, assisting passengers in entering and exiting the vehicle, collecting fares, operating a two-way radio, and conducting vehicle safety inspections.

Job description

Job Description

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.

*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.