First Transit Bus Driver Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

POSITION INFORMATION
Click recruitment brochure for details on this exciting opportunity and its associated salary and benefits.
Newly hired Placer County permanent employees are eligible for a signing bonus of up to $2,000 and a retention bonus of $2,000 after two years of service if assigned to TART.
Tahoe Branch Assignment Premium: Tahoe Bus Driver positions are eligible for salary plus up to an additional $1,100 per month Tahoe Branch Assignment Premium for employees who are permanently assigned to a position located in the North Lake Tahoe Area.
Click classification specification for full details.
This classification is scheduled to receive a general wage increase of 3% in July of 2026.
Why Placer : TART Bus Driver Bruce Hall from Placer County Video Portal on Vimeo.
This recruitment is for Bus Driver - I in Tahoe only. For more information regarding TART's services and routes, please click here.
Tahoe Truckee Area Regional Transit (TART) provides safe and direct means of transportation service for North Lake Tahoe residents and visitors. TART is committed to providing comprehensive and reliable transit service to its passengers.
TART 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.
Placer County is currently accepting applications for Bus Driver - I and Bus Driver - II in both Tahoe and Auburn/South Placer. Each level in this job series has different minimum qualifications.
To participate in one or more of these recruitments, you must complete and submit separate applications and supplemental questionnaires for each:
Bus Driver - I (Auburn/South Placer - PCT) #2026-11640-01
Bus Driver - I (Tahoe - TART) #2026-11640-02
Bus Driver - II (Auburn/South Placer - PCT) #2026-11641-01
Bus Driver - II (Tahoe - TART) #2026-11641-02
*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 County's Human Resources website.
Workforce Housing Assistance
Placer County partners with the Truckee Tahoe Workforce Housing Agency (TTWHA) to support employee relocation and housing needs. TTWHA serves as the region's one-stop housing concierge, helping new hires navigate the local rental market, explore housing options, and connect with landlord and property management partners. To learn more about TTWHA housing services, click here.
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 (1) year of responsible paid driving experience involving the carrying of passengers or six (6) 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, 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 (ninety) days of employment.

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 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 person's 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.