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

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

Salary

$24.69 - $30.14 Hourly

Location

12350 La Barr Meadows Road, Grass Valley, CA

Job Type

Part-time 50%

Job Number

2026-0138

Department

Public Works-Transit

Opening Date

07/06/2026

Closing Date

7/22/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Definition and Class Characteristics

INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE HELD ON JULY 31, 2026.

• • UP TO $5,000 NEW HIRE BONUS
• PLUS*

2.5% OF BASE PAY FOR MAINTAINING a VALID CALIFORNIA CLASS A or B DRIVERS LICENSE.

The Nevada County Transit division is looking for a part-time safety conscious individual who is excited to provide vital transportation services to our county residents! 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. We are looking for a driver with a positive outlook and the following knowledge and skills.

Knowledge of:

• Safe, defensive driving practices
• California Motor Vehicle Code applicable to the operation of vehicles in public transportation
• Basic maintenance of transit vehicles and related equipment
• California Commercial Driver Handbook

Skill in:

• Operating a transit vehicle safely
• Maintaining order among passengers on a bus
• Good customer service skills
• Understanding and implementing verbal and written instructions
• Proper use of two-way radio system
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with those in the course of work

We believe you will be successful in this position if the following statements appeal to you:

• I am a meticulous detailer with a passion for maintaining pristine, hygienic public transport vehicles to ensure a welcoming passenger experience.
• I am a results-driven cleaner specializing in high-standard, deep cleaning and detailing of large vehicles to maximize safety and appearance.
• I am a dedicated maintenance professional committed to upholding high hygiene standards and ensuring vehicles are spotless and safe for transit.
• I take pride in providing a safe, clean, and healthy environment for our county residents who rely on vital transportation services.
• 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.

Why Nevada County?

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.

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 Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program through the Department of Education.

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.

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.

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Education and Experience Required

• Completion of twelfth grade or receipt of G.E.D.
• 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 at time of application.

• Passenger Endorsement Certificate permitting the licensee to operate public transit vehicles equipped with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 26,001 pounds or more.
• California Class A or B Vehicle Operator's License
• Department of Motor Vehicles Medical Certificate/DL-51
• Vehicle Transit Training (VTT) Certificate required within three months of hire
• Passenger transit driving experience preferred
• Possession of current and valid Certification for Operation of a School Bus is highly desirable
• Possession of current and valid Certification for the operation of airbrakes is beneficial, but not required.

Benefits Guide

The Benefits Guide is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) for additional benefit information.

Health Insurance

The County sponsored plan is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.

Health Insurance Plans

• Anthem Blue Cross Select HMO
• Anthem Blue Cross Traditional HMO
• Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO
• Blue Shield Trio HMO
• Kaiser HMO
• PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)
• PERS Platinum PPO
• PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)

Flexible Spending Accounts

The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.

Life Insurance

Voya is the Countys life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya:

• Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Basic Term Life
• Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans
• Optional Dependent Term Life
• Optional Term Life

Dental & Vision Insurance

Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Ameritas Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and Ameritas VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.

Retirement

The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and also provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.

CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55 Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60 Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62

CalPERS Safety tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50. Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55. Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57. We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page, www.calpers.ca.gov, to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.

NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice.

Nevada County Human Resources Department

950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2

Human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov

www.nevadacountyca.gov

01

Which of the following best describes your level of education?

• Did not graduate High School or GED
• High School or GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree

02

Which of the best describes the type(s) of driving experience you have had?

• Mostly public transit experience
• Mostly school district transit experience
• Mostly commercial driving experience
• Combination of public transit, school district and commercial driving experience
• Passenger transit experience
• No driving experience
• Other driving experience

03

How 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.
• 6 months or more of public transit, school district, or commercial driving experience.

04

The 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.

05

What type of California drivers license do you have? Proof of your valid license MUST be uploaded at time of application for consideration.

• Class A, and I have attached it to my application
• Class B, and I have attached it to my application
• Class C, and I have attached it to my application
• Commercial C License, and I have attached it to my application
• I do not have a valid California Drivers License

06

While not required at the time of hire, do you have a current Vehicle Transit Training (VTT) Certificate? If yes, please upload a copy of your certificate.

• Yes, and I have attached a copy of my VTT certificate to my application
• No, I do not have a VTT certificate

07

Do 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.

08

Have you attached your DMV Medical Certificate/DL-51?

• Yes, I have attached my DL-51 to my application
• No, I dont have a current DL-51

09

Do you possess a certificate to operate a school bus? If so, please attach to your application.

• Yes, I possess this certificate and I have attached it.
• No, I dont possess this certificate.

10

Do you have airbrake restrictions?

• Yes, I have airbrake restrictions
• No, I dont have airbrake restrictions

11

When working with people, in general, describe your preferred relationship with them?

12

Explain why you think you would make a good Bus Driver? What skills would you apply to this position?

13

Have 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?

• Yes
• No

14

If 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?

• Yes
• No

15

Please indicate which of the following options for which you would like to be considered.

• Full-Time Bus Driver
• Part-Time Bus Driver and Cleaner
• Either one would be a great opportunity

Required Question

Employer County of Nevada

Address 950 Maidu Avenue

Nevada City, California, 95959

Phone 530 265 7010

Website https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/