Interviews for selected candidates will be held on August 21st. •UP TO $3,000 NEW

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•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. 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. To read the full job description, please click here .

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.