POSITION INFORMATION
Click recruitment brochure for details on this exciting opportunity and its associated salary and benefits. Permanent positions in this classification are eligible for a signing bonus of up to $2000. $1000 to be paid upon completion of 160 paid hours and $1000 to be paid upon completion of 2080 paid hours. Click classification specification for full details.
This classification is scheduled to receive a general wage increase of 3% in July 2026.
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 PCTs services and routes, please click here.
PCT is accepting applications for permanent full-time, permanent part-time, and temporary/extra-help assignments. Applicants who are hired as temporary/extra-help may be eligible to transition to permanent status. Temporary/extra-help positions are limited to 999 hours per fiscal year, 960 hours for CalPERS retired annuitants.
The selection process includes an interview and a criminal background check. Candidates are then required to pass a physical and DOT drug clearance.
Safety-sensitive positions are subject to random ongoing DOT/drug testing, including for marijuana.
This continuous recruitment will remain open for the calendar year or until the final filing date, whichever occurs first. The eligible list established from this continuous recruitment will expire by the end of the calendar year. Applicants will be eligible to reapply and take an examination if a new recruitment opens the following calendar year.
To participate in one or more of these recruitments, you must complete and submit separate applications and supplemental questionnaires for each position.
• Bus Driver - I AuburnSouth Placer - PCT2026-11640-01 • Bus Driver - I Tahoe - TART2026-11640-02 • Bus Driver - II AuburnSouth Placer - PCT2026-11641-01 • Bus Driver - II Tahoe - TART2026-11641-02
Not a seasonal position - out-of-state licensure will need to be transferred over to the state of residency.
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 Countys Human Resources website.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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
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
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 drivers 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 days of employment.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Training & Experience Rating 100
Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicants 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 credit check, 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
Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of Placer County that unlawful 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 the following characteristics:
Gender, including gender identity and expression Sexual orientation Race, including traits associated with race, which include but are not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists Color Ancestry Religion, including creed and belief National origin Citizenship Primary language Immigration status 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 The persons use of cannabis off the job and away from the workplace Political orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law or any combination of two or more characteristics stated herein.
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.
CONCLUSION
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Bethany Clinkenbeard, Administrative Technician, at bclinkenbeard@placer.ca.gov or at 530-886-4669.