Manager Dial A Ride Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $37,740.00 - $61,944.00 Annually
Location : Colusa, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-00029
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 06/01/2026
Closing Date: 6/14/2026 12:00 AM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Definition & Distinguishing Characteristics
Is driving your passion? Do you enjoy helping people reach their destinations? If you're dedicated to providing excellent customer service and want to assist in transporting passengers throughout Colusa County, look no further-this is a fantastic opportunity! The County of Colusa's Public Works Department has an opening for a Transit Driver within our Transit Division. If you believe you can deliver exceptional customer service as part of our team, take a look at the summary below and then review the full job description HERE.
This recruitment will be used to fill a current vacancy and establish an eligibility list to fill other openings without reposting.
What's this job all about?
Joining our team means embarking on a mission to deliver first-class service to our valued customers. As part of this team, you'll play a key role in ensuring safe and efficient transportation for our community.
Colusa County Transit is a dial-a-ride system with fixed timed routes to:

• Colusa
• Williams
• Arbuckle
• Maxwell
• Princeton
• Grimes
• Sites
• Stonyford

Colusa County Transit operates a fleet of nine vehicles, with six buses running daily on various routes on an on-call basis. When scheduling a ride, customers must contact the office directly, as drivers are not permitted to schedule passengers from their buses.
Each bus can accommodate up to 19 passengers, or 16 passengers with 2 wheelchairs, and all are ADA-compliant. Passengers do not need to register for ADA services. We offer curb-to-curb service to the general public and door-to-door service for ADA passengers.
Culture is at Our Core
At Colusa County Transit, our culture is built on dedication and compassion. We take pride in our commitment to providing safe, essential transportation services that positively impact the lives of our passengers. As a team member, you'll be part of a supportive environment where your contributions are both valued and recognized.
Do Our Values Speak to You?
If you believe in the power of service and enjoy making a difference in people's lives, our values align with yours. We prioritize professionalism, empathy, and adaptability, and we are committed to helping those in need access vital transportation services. If you're ready to use your driving skills and communication abilities to support a meaningful cause, we invite you to join us in fulfilling our mission.
What are the benefits?

• A beautiful, safe community in which to work and serve.
• A caring, empathetic, & fun work family that you will be welcomed into - where we work hard, but play hard, too!
• A job with WORK-LIFE BALANCE
• Competitive salary commensurate with education & experience
• A LIFETIME PAYCHECK (3% @ 60 for Classic Members and 2% @ 62 for New Members) -As long as you work for 5 years and vest in the CalPERS system, you will receive a retirement paycheck for the rest of your life.
• Amazing health care BENEFITS at NO COST to you-Unless you choose a premium health care plan.
• Authentically kind and engaged leadership who truly enjoy developing staff.
• 457 Deferred Compensation.
• PAID vacation, PAID holidays (15), and PAID leave if you get sick.
• Vacation Parity-Previous service with a public agency counts towards vacation accrual at Colusa County. A public agency includes cities, counties, districts, the military, and similar entities. To learn more about vacation parity, please see our benefit summary.

COLUSA COUNTY CARES: NURTURING HEALTH, EMPOWERING LIVES!
Supervision & Examples of Duties
Receives general supervision from the Transit Manager.
Qualifications
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be.
Training:
Formal or informal education or training that ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
License or Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate and valid Class B or Class A California Driver's License with a Passenger Endorsement, General Public Paratransit (GPPV) certificate, and Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Certificate. If not already held, a valid California Class C Driver's License is required at the time of appointment. All required licenses and certifications must be obtained before the end of the probationary period if not already held.
Supplemental Information
The salary range above consists of 15 steps. Steps 1-6 are annual merit steps with approximately a 5% difference between each step, based on successful performance. Steps 7-15 are additional merit steps, requiring 2 years of satisfactory performance at the previous step. Steps 7-14 provide 2.5% increases, while Step 15 offers a 5% increase. The final salary offered will depend on the applicant's experience and qualifications, ranging from steps 1 to 15.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Thank you for your interest in employment with the County of Colusa.
You must demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Please be detailed in the job duties of your work history to clearly demonstrate the duties that are relevant to the position in which you are applying.
All sections of the application MUST be completed. Required documents such as a resume, cover letter, references, and any position-specific certifications must be attached and are not accepted in place of completing the application. Blank applications that reference "see resume" will be disqualified. As your resume and supplemental materials will not be considered as part of the initial screening process.
Be sure to review your application prior to submission. No new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date.
Application materials are the property of the County of Colusa and will not be returned.
It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number and email address. Failure to do so may result in a missed notification of exams or interviews.
The minimum qualifications as stated in this job announcement represent only the basic requirements of the position. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
Questions?
If you have questions regarding this job announcement or the application process:
For a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the NEOGOV application process, visit
Email the Human Resources Department at or call 530-458-0420.
Addtional Information:
Colusa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
ALL Colusa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Colusa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, flood, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3102). As a designated Disaster Worker, you will be required to complete training and may be required report for work during emergencies.
Colusa County does not reimburse travel expenses for employment applications.
The county participates in E-Verify.
Retirees may be subject to hiring restrictions according to Government Code Section 21221 (h) and 21224 for California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
Colusa County offers an excellent benefit package. For a summary of benefits, please click here: 2026 Benefit Summary
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Do you currently possess a valid California driver's license? A California Class C license is required at the time of appointment.

• Yes
• No

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Do you currently have, or are you willing to obtain, a Class A or Class B California Driver's License as required for this position? Please provide which license you currently have.
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Do you currently have, or are you willing to obtain, a valid DOT Medical Certificate?
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Do you currently have, or are you willing to obtain, a Passenger Endorsement, as required for this position?
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Do you currently have, or are you willing to obtain, a General Public Para-transit Vehicle 45 Special Driver's License (GPPV) Certificate as required for this position?
Required Question