Bus Driver - II

Placer County
Auburn, CA, United States
Permanent
Full-time
Part-time

Introduction

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

Permanent positions in this classification are eligible for a signing bonus of up to $2,000 ($1,000 to be paid at the beginning of the pay period in which the employee provides proof of a valid Class A or B driver's license with passenger endorsements and no air brake restrictions and $1,000 to be paid upon completion of 2,080 paid hours).

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 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.

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 :

Bus Driver - I (Tahoe - TART) #2024-11640-01

Bus Driver - I (Auburn / South Placer - PCT) #2024-11640-02

Bus Driver - II (Tahoe - TART) #2024-11641-01

Bus Driver - II (Auburn / South Placer - PCT) #2024-11641-02

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

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 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 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.

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.

Conclusion

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Janine Martindale, Administrative Technician, at jmartind@placer.

ca.gov or (530) 889-4083. To confirm your application has been submitted and is under review, please contact [email protected].

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