Bus Driver - *Up to $5,000 NEW HIRE BONUS*

<div style="text-align: center;"><span contenteditable="false" draggable="true" class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvi fr-draggable"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Mc8rXDjydy0?&wmode=opaque&rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" style="width: 640px;" class="fr-draggable"><span class="fr-mk" style="display: none;"> </span><span class="fr-mk" style="display: none;"> </span><span class="fr-mk" style="display: none;"> </span><span class="fr-mk" style="display: none;"> </span><span class="fr-mk" style="display: none;"> </span><span class="fr-mk" style="display: none;"> </span><span class="fr-mk" style="display: none;"> </span><span class="fr-mk" style="display: none;"> </span><span class="fr-mk" style="display: none;"> </span><span class="fr-mk" style="display: none;"> </span><span class="fr-mk" style="display: none;"> </span><span class="fr-mk" style="display: none;"> </span></iframe></span></div><div data-empty="true" style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: rgb(27, 89, 100);">INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE HELD ON JUNE 19, 2026.</span></strong></div><br><div style="text-align: center;"><strong style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-align: center;text-indent: 0.0px;"><span style="color: rgb(149, 35, 8);">* * *UP TO $5,000 NEW HIRE BONUS * * *</span></strong> </div><div data-empty="true" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(27, 89, 100);"><strong>***PLUS***</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>2.5% OF BASE PAY FOR MAINTAINING a VALID CALIFORNIA CLASS A or B DRIVER'S LICENSE.</strong></div><p>The Nevada County Transit division is looking for <strong>TWO </strong>safety conscious individuals who are excited to provide vital transportation services to our county residents! We are looking for <strong>TWO </strong>drivers with a positive outlook and the following knowledge and skills. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: rgb(27, 89, 100);">There is one Full-Time and one Part-Time position currently available.</span></strong></p><strong><u>Applicable to Both Positions</u></strong><p><strong>Knowledge of:</strong></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li>Safe, defensive driving practices</li><li>California Motor Vehicle Code applicable to the operation of vehicles in public transportation</li><li>Basic maintenance of transit vehicles and related equipment</li><li>California Commercial Driver Handbook</li></ul><strong>Skill in:</strong><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li>Operating a transit vehicle safely</li><li>Maintaining order among passengers on a bus</li><li>Good customer service skills</li><li>Understanding and implementing verbal and written instructions</li><li>Proper use of two-way radio system</li><li>Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with those in the course of work</li></ul><br><strong><u>Applicable to Only the Part-Time Position</u></strong><p>The candidate will typically be scheduled to cover driving shifts between Tuesday-Friday of each week and will be expected to work a full 8-hour shift on Saturdays dedicated to sanitation of the fleet.</p><p>We believe you will be successful in this position if the following statements appeal to you: </p><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li>I am a meticulous detailer with a passion for maintaining pristine, hygienic public transport vehicles to ensure a welcoming passenger experience.</li><li>I am a results-driven cleaner specializing in high-standard, deep cleaning and detailing of large vehicles to maximize safety and appearance.</li><li>I am a dedicated maintenance professional committed to upholding high hygiene standards and ensuring vehicles are spotless and safe for transit.</li><li>I take pride in providing a safe, clean, and healthy environment for our county residents who rely on vital transportation services.</li><li>I like to be responsible by following the laws, and safety requirements for the protection of myself, passengers, and other drivers while I operate public transit vehicles.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Nevada County? </strong></p><p>Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and transparent communication, sets us up to be a high-performing organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides meaningful programming to keep us safe and healthy.</p><p>The County of Nevada offers an extensive benefit package for our regular staff members. In addition to a wide choice of medical plans and an excellent dental and vision plan, our staff enjoy a full range of other benefits including complementary and voluntary life insurance, flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and dependent care, CalPERS retirement, and a deferred compensation plan with both 457(b) and Roth options. Nevada County is also a qualifying employer for the<a href="https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl="" data-uw-rm-ext-link=""> </a><strong><a href="https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service" data-uw-rm-ext-link="">Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program</a></strong> through the Department of Education.</p><p>We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.</p><div style="text-align: center;"><strong style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">Recruitment incentives of up to $5K paid over a 1-year period (either new or lateral hires). The recruitment incentive is paid in two parts, half upon hire and the remainder paid upon completion of a 12-month probation period.</strong> </div><br><div style="text-align: center;">To review the entire job description, please <a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mynevadacounty/classspecs/1071331?keywords=bus%20driver%20&pagetype=classSpecifications" data-uw-rm-vglnk="" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mynevadacounty/classspecs/1071331?keywords=bus%20driver%20&pagetype=classSpecifications" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl="" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-uw-rm-ext-link="na"><u><strong>click here</strong></u></a><strong><u>.</u></strong></div><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li>Completion of twelfth grade or receipt of G.E.D. </li><li>Minimum of six months of driving experience in one or more of the following: public transit, a school district transit operation, or driving a commercial vehicle. </li></ul><strong><u>Possession of the following documents at time of application.</u></strong><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li>Passenger Endorsement Certificate permitting the licensee to operate public transit vehicles equipped with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 26,001 pounds or more. </li><li>California Class A or B Vehicle Operator’s License</li><li>Department of Motor Vehicles Medical Certificate/DL-51</li><li>Vehicle Transit Training (VTT) Certificate <em>required within three months of hire</em></li><li>Passenger transit driving experience <em>preferred</em></li><li id="isPasted">Possession of current and valid Certification for Operation of a School Bus is <em>highly desirable</em></li><li>Possession of current and valid Certification for the operation of airbrakes is <em>beneficial, but not required. </em></li></ul>

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