Bus Driver - I/II (South Placer PCT & Tahoe/Truckee TART)

PLACER COUNTY, CA
Auburn, California United States  View Map
Posted: Jan 07, 2026
  • Salary: $22.30 - $23.87/hour; $46,384.00 - $70,449.60/year USD
  • Apply By: Jan 19, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Transportation or Transit
  • Entry-Level
  • 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

    Bus Driver - II (Auburn/South Placer - PCT) #2026-11641-01

    Bus Driver - II (Tahoe - TART) #2026-11641-02

  • 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.

    Visit us:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/placer-county-human-resources/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlacerCAJobs

     

    Show more

MORE JOBS

  • Agricultural & Standards Inspector - I

    • Auburn, California
    • PLACER COUNTY, CA
    • Dec 20, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Agriculture / Farm / Ranch Related
    • Code Enforcement and Inspections
  • Chief Forensic Pathologist

    • Sacramento, California
    • Sacramento County, CA
    • Jan 31, 2025
    • Administration and Management
    • Criminology and Forensics
    • Public Health
  • Temporary - Austin Resource Recovery Associate (Driver Helper - Night Shift)

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Dec 23, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Public Works
    • Sanitation and Solid Waste
    • Transportation or Transit
    • Other
  • Service and Lubrication Technician - Transportation & Eng

    • 1 Courthouse Dr ste 1300, Denton, Texas
    • DENTON COUNTY, TX
    • Jul 09, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Transportation or Transit
  • Senior Auditor *Revised

    • Sacramento, California
    • Sacramento County, CA
    • Jun 01, 2025
    • Accounting and Finance
  • Environmental Circuit Prosecutor - III

    • Auburn, California
    • PLACER COUNTY, CA
    • Aug 08, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Environmental Services
    • Legal Services
Show More
Apply Now Please mention you found this employment opportunity on the CareersInGovernment.com Job Board.
Please mention you found this employment opportunity on the CareersInGovernment.com Job Board.