Job Description

Posting number: 2026-0147

Department: Transit

Job classification: Bus Driver-Temporary

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Safety, Public Works, Transportation, Transit, Drivers

Summary

INTERVIEWS FOR THIS POSTION WILL BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 13, 2026

• * * UP TO $3,000 NEW HIRE BONUS * * *

The position is part-time, working up to 20 hours per week, with shifts typically being between 4 and 8 hours in length.

In college and looking for flexible hours? Retired and searching for a way to keep busy and give back to the community? Do you prefer the feeling of being your own boss? Love working with the public and providing excellent customer service? If you enjoy driving, working within a supportive team, and serving your community with a valuable service, then we have a job for you! The County of Nevada Transit Services Division, aka Nevada County Connects, is currently recruiting Temporary (part-time) Bus Drivers in the Grass Valley and Nevada City region. We are seeking motivated, customer service oriented people who enjoy being a part of a close-knit team that provides amazing services to the public. Our Mission is to provide safe, efficient, and friendly transit services to the residents of Western Nevada County. The Temporary Bus Driver position is an integral part of accomplishing that goal, so we need you to join our team.

Recruitment incentives-Up to $3,000 paid over a 6-month 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 6-months of employment.

This position is temporary, part-time. A temporary, part-time employee works on average 20 hours but not more than 29 hours per week, for a maximum of 960 hours per fiscal year. Temporary employees earn sick leave, but are not eligible for other vacation or holiday pay, and are not eligible for medical, dental, or vision benefits, or CalPERS.

We are an equal opportunity employer. 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 essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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Supplemental information

Required at time of applicaiton:

• 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. (Passenger transit driving experience preferred)
• California Class A or B Vehicle Operator’s License
• Passenger Endorsement Certificate permitting the licensee to operate public transit vehicles equipped with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 26,001 pounds or more.
• Department of Motor Vehicles Medical Certificate/DL-51

Other Certifications

• Vehicle Transit Training (VTT) Certificate required within three months of hire
• 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.