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

Job Description:

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

Description

Definition and Class Characteristics

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

***PLUS***

2.5% OF BASE PAY FOR OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING a VALID CALIFORNIA CLASS A or B DRIVER'S LICENSE.

The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill part-time and full-time, regular and limited-term positions as vacancies occur or the need arises.

Interviews for selected candidates will be held on February 21, 2025.

The Nevada County Transit division is looking for a safety conscious individual who is excited to provide vital transportation services to our county residents! We are looking for drivers 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

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, a deferred compensation plan with both 457(b) and Roth options, and a tuition reimbursement program. 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 from the State of California :

• 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 County's 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

Closing Date/Time: 2/9/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$46,564.80 - $56,846.04 Annually