Supervising Bus Driver - Countywide Promotional Opportunity

INTERVIEWS FOR THIS RECRUITMENT WILL BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 19 & 20, 2026.

The Transit Services Division is seeking someone with leadership skills who is ready to make a difference! We offer the opportunity to supervise a team of regular and temporary drivers and assist in planning the day-to-day operations of transit services.

This lead supervisory classification performs all duties of the Bus Driver classification. It is distinguished from that classification by the assignment of additional duties as needed to assist the Transit Services Manager. In addition to a Class B Vehicle Operator's License, an applicant for this position must possess a Passenger Endorsement Certificate and a Department of Motor Vehicles Medical Certificate. 

In addition, familiarity with to the following knowledge and skills is preferred:

• Scheduling, coordinating, and supervising bus drivers
• Monitoring driver license and certification statuses and required driver training programs
• Knowledge of state laws, including the Vehicle Code, concerning public transit driving and transportation of passengers
• Ability to develop and lead presentations or training session
  
  

Our full-time staff members enjoy an extensive benefit package including but not limited to a generous leave program, 11 standard holidays and 3 floating holidays, CalPERS retirement, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses, and a deferred compensation plan including 401(a), 457(b) and Roth options. We also offer a tuition reimbursement program!

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 relevant programming to keep us safe and healthy. The County also offers a robust benefit package that includes health, dental and vision, and a retirement package. 

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 essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Knowledge in:

• State laws, including the Vehicle Code, concerning public transit driving and transportation of passengers
• Methods and equipment of public transportation
• Principles and techniques of training
• Methods of record keeping
• Basic maintenance of transit vehicles and related equipment
• Mechanical lift operation to assist wheelchair clients
• California Commercial Driver Handbook and Vehicle Transit Training (VTT) procedures

Skill in:

• Coordinating the work of Bus Drivers
• Coordinating and scheduling vehicle maintenance activities
• Conducting safety inspections
• Preparing and maintaining accurate reports and records
• Training new and established employees
• Installing and maintaining signs, benches and informational material
• Following and giving verbal and written instructions
• Working without close supervision
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Operating a variety of equipment and vehicles

Education
Completion of twelfth grade or receipt of G.E.D. and four years of increasingly responsible experience in public transportation at a level equivalent to Bus Driver in Nevada County.   As part of, or in addition to, four years of experience as a Bus Driver, one year of lead work or supervisory experience in public transportation preferred.

Licenses and Certificates

Possession of the following licenses, endorsement, and certifications issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles required to perform essential functions of the position:   

• Class B Vehicle Operator's License
• Passenger Endorsement Certificate, permitting the licensee to operate public transit vehicles equipped with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 26,000 pounds or more.
• Vehicle Transit Training (VTT) Certificate, evidencing completion of required training administered by a certified “Vehicle Train the Trainer” instructor or State of California Certified Instructor of the appropriate transit classification from the California Department of Education, Office of School Transportation
• Possession of a valid and current “Train the Trainer” Instructor Certificate issued by the Transportation Safety Institute, U.S. Department of Transportation, or State of California.   Certified Instructor of the appropriate transit classification from the California Department of Education, Office of School Transportation within one year of hire
• Department of Motor Vehicles Medical Certificate
• 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
• All required licenses and certificates must be kept current and valid for the duration of employment.
  

Salary : $65,894 - $80,454