Bus Driver - Senior

PLACER COUNTY, CA
Auburn, California United States  View Map
Posted: Aug 13, 2024
  • Salary: $26.69 - $33.31/hour; $4,626.27 - $5,773.73/month; $55,515.20 - $69,284.80/year USD
  • Full Time
  • Transportation or Transit
  • Job Description

    Introduction

    To view the recruitment brochure for this exciting opportunity and its associated salary and benefits, please click here.

    To view the full classification specification, please click here.

    POSITION INFORMATION

    Placer County Transit (PCT) provides a safe and direct means of transportation service for western Placer County residents and visitors. PCT is committed to providing comprehensive and reliable transit service to its passengers. For information regarding PCT's services and routes, please click here.

    PCT and Tahoe Truckee Area Regional Transit (TART) are accepting applications for applications for permanent full-time Bus Driver - Seniors.

    The selection process includes an interview and a criminal background check. Candidates are then required to pass a physical and DOT drug clearance.

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

    Senior Bus Driver (Auburn/South Placer) #2024-11643-02

    Senior Bus Driver (Tahoe) #2024-11643-01

    BENEFITS

    Placer County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees. The following information represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change. Applicants should inquire as to the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department.

    Click here to view Placer Public Employees Organization (PPEO) benefits.

    For more information regarding the benefits Placer County has to offer, please visit Placer County's Human Resources website.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    It is the responsibility of the applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.

    Experience and Training
    Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

    Experience: Two years of responsible journey level experience equivalent to a Bus Driver for one of the Placer County transit systems.

    Training: Successful completion of the experience requirement is proof of sufficient training for this class.

    Required License or Certificate:
    • Possession of a valid Class A or B driver's license or the equivalent with passenger endorsements and no air brake restrictions. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.
    • Possession of, or ability to obtain prior to completion of the probationary period, a Mass Transit Training Certificate issued by the Transportation Safety Institute or California Department of Education.
    • 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.
    • Possession of valid CPR and First Aid certificate is desirable.


    SELECTION PROCEDURE

    Training & Experience Rating (100%)

    Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant’s education, training, and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list.

    CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

    Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination (which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation), sign a constitutional oath, and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S. For some positions, applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background investigation (which may include a voice stress analysis and/or a polygraph), and/or be bonded. Additionally, positions in law enforcement classifications and those supporting law enforcement functions will be required to complete a conviction history questionnaire prior to or during the interview process. Applicants for positions with access to Medi-Cal billing software or who are licensed providers must clear the Federal Exclusion List, credentialing, and social security verification. Failure to clear these requirements may result in an employment offer being withdrawn.

    EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    Thank you for your interest in employment with Placer County. Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of Placer County that harassment, discrimination, and retaliation are prohibited and that all employees, applicants, agents, contractors, and interns/volunteers shall receive equal consideration and treatment. All terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, transfer, and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, race (including traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, ancestry, religion (including creed and belief), national origin, citizenship, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, military and/or veteran status, sex (including parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), reproductive health decision making, political orientation, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation.

    Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • Placer County
    • Placer County

    Placer 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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