Bus Driver-Temporary - $3,000 NEW HIRE BONUSPrint ( Driver-Temporary - $3,000 NEW HIRE BONUSSalary$22.39 - $27.33 HourlyLocationNevada City, CAJob TypeTemporaryJob Number2024-0267DepartmentPublic Works-TransitOpening Date11/04/2024Closing Date12/1/2024 5:00 PM PacificDescriptionBenefitsQuestionsDefinition and Class CharacteristicsHear from a current Bus Driver...Click Here!* * *UP TO $3,000 SIGNING BONUS * * *Interviews will be held on December 6, 2024In college and looking for flexible hours? Retired and searching for a way to keep busy and give back to the community? Do you prefer the feeling of being your own boss? Love working with the public and providing excellent customer service? If you enjoy driving, working within a supportive team, and serving your community with a valuable service, then we have a job for you! The County of Nevada Transit Services Division, aka Nevada County Connects, is currently recruiting Temporary (part-time) Bus Drivers in the Grass Valley and Nevada City region. We are seeking motivated, customer service oriented people who enjoy being a part of a close-knit team that provides amazing services to the public. Our Mission is to provide safe, efficient, and friendly transit services to the residents of Western Nevada County. The Temporary Bus Driver position is an integral part of accomplishing that goal, so we need you to join our team. The position is part-time, up to 20 hours per week, with shifts typically being between 4 and 8 hours in length.This position requires completion of twelfth grade or receipt of G.E.D. and a 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. Possession of the following documents from the State of California: VTT Certificate within three months of hire, Passenger Endorsement Certificate, Class A or B Vehicle Operator’s License, and Department of Motor Vehicles Medical Certificate/DL-51. Passenger transit driving experience preferred.Licenses and CertificatesAll required licenses and certificates must be issued by the State of California and kept current and valid for the duration of employmentA Vehicle Transit Training (VTT) Certificate indicating completion of required training administered either by a certified “Vehicle Train the Trainer” instructor or by a State of California Certified Instructor of the appropriate transit classification from the California Department of Education, Office of School Transportation is required within three months of hireA Passenger Endorsement Certificate permitting the licensee to operate public transit vehicles equipped with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 26,001 pounds or more.All required licenses and certificates must be kept current and valid for the duration of employmentPossession of current and valid Certification for Operation of a School Bus is highly desirablePossession of current and valid Certification for the operation of airbrakes is beneficial, but not required.Recruitment incentives-Up to $3,000 paid over a 6-month 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 6-months of employment.To read more on this position including the job specification, pleaseclick here ( .NOTE:This summary of benefits is not a binding document and is provided as a courtesy. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) ( for additional benefit information for each employee group.Sick Leave:Temporary County employees shall accrue at the rate of one (1) hour of sick leave for each thirty (30) hours worked. Temporary County employees can accrue a maximum of 80 hours of sick leave which may be carried over from one fiscal year to the next.Medical Benefits:Temporary employees whose assignments average 30 hours per week or more are eligible to enroll in County-sponsored medical benefits.NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERAny information on this page or links is subject to change without notice. Nevada County Human Resources Department950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2Comments, please email: of the following best describes your level of education?Did not graduate High School or GEDHigh School or GEDSome CollegeAssociates DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree02Which best describes the type(s) of driving experience you have had?Mostly public transit experienceMostly school district transit experienceMostly commercial driving experienceCombination of public transit, school district and commercial driving experiencePassenger transit experience03How many years of driving experience have you had in the areas that you marked above?Less than 6 months of public transit, school district, or commercial driving experience.More than 6 months of public transit, school district, or commercial driving experience.04The temporary Bus Driver position operates a transit bus over a designated route in accordance with arranged time schedules, collects fares, picks up and discharges passengers at pre-arranged locations; monitors passenger behavior and maintains safe and orderly conditions aboard the vehicle, provides information regarding fixed route and paratransit service to patrons and the general public. Individual will communicates with other operators and with base station via two-way radio. Please select the response that best describes your experience and education.I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.I have had education or training in how to perform this task but have not yet performed it on the job.I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing this task because of my expertise.05What type of California drivers' license do you have?Class AClass BClass CCommercial C LicenseI don't have a California Driver's License06While not required at the time of hire, do you have a current VTT Certificate? If yes, please upload a copy of your certificate.Yes, I have attached the VTT certificateNo, I do not have a VTT certificate07Do you have a Class A or B license with Passenger Endorsement which permits you to operate public transit vehicles with a rating of 26,000 pounds or more?Yes, I have a Class A or B license with Passenger Endorsement which permits me to operate public transit vehicles with a rating of 26,000 pounds or more.No, I do not have a Class A or B license with Passenger Endorsement which permits me to operate public transit vehicles with a rating of 26,000 pounds or more.08Have you attached your DMV Medical Certificate/DL-51?Yes, I have attached the DL-51No, I don't have a current DL-5109Do you possess a certificate to operation a school bus? If so, please attach to your application.Yes, I possess this certificate and I have attached it.No, I don't possess this certificate.10Do you have airbrake restrictions?Yes, I have airbrake restrictionsNo, I don't have airbrake restrictions11Explain why you think you would make a good Bus Driver? What skills would you apply to this position?12Have you tested positive, or refused to test, on any DOT pre-employment drug or alcohol test administered by an employer to which you applied for, but did not obtain, a safety-sensitive position in the past two years?YesNo13If you answered YES, can you provide documentation that you successfully completed the DOT return-to-duty requirements described in 49 CFR Part 40, Subpart O?YesNoRequired QuestionAgencyCounty of NevadaAddress950 Maidu AvenueNevada City, California, 95959Phone530 265 7010Website verify your email addressVerify Email