What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Services Driver position at Tri-Valley Transit Inc.?
Ready to drive your career forward and make a real difference in your community? Tri-Valley Transit is looking for friendly, reliable, people-loving drivers to join our team — and we’ll kick things off with a $2,500 SIGN-ON BONUS*
Whether you already have your CDL or you’ve always wanted one, we’ll train you, support you, and set you up for success. Come do work that matters while enjoying incredible benefits and a team that’s truly got your back.
- Why You’ll Love Being a TVT Driver
- $2,500 Sign-On Bonus* — *90 day qualification period applies.
- Paid CDL Training — we cover all training costs pay you during training
- Starting at $23.69/hr with growth to $28.32/hr in one year
- 25 Paid Days Off — holidays PTO
- 100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance for employees
(50% for dependents, plus dental, vision, life & disability)
- Retirement plan with employer contributions
- Flexible split-shift schedules (great for work–life balance)
- Support for Guard/Reserve members & PSLF eligibility
- Full benefits at 30 hours/week
What You’ll Do
- Safely transport riders throughout the community
- Provide exceptional customer service
- Operate transit or shuttle routes with professionalism and care
- Represent TVT's mission of accessible, reliable public transportation
Our drivers are the heart of who we are — trusted, appreciated, and essential.
What You Need
- A positive attitude and desire to help others
- Ability to work split shifts starting as early as 5 AM
- Willingness to complete background checks
- Willingness to comply with FTA-required pre-employment & random drug/alcohol testing (including cannabis, per federal law)
- Authorization to work in the U.S.
No CDL? No problem. We’ll help you earn it!
Join a Team That Makes a Difference
At Tri-Valley Transit, we’re more than a transit company — we’re a community. We believe in investing in our people, celebrating diversity, and supporting every employee’s success.
Ready to get behind the wheel of a career you’ll love?
Apply today and claim your $2,500 sign-on bonus*!
Let’s hit the road — together.
Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action Statement:
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.69 - $28.32 per hour
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $23.69 - $28.32 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Will you be able to work split shifts - with breaks up to 4 hours in between and shifts beginning as early as 5 am?
- The driver position is required to have pre-employment and random drug (including cannabis) and alcohol testing per the FTA. Would you be willing to accept a position with this requirement?
- This position requires background checks that may include criminal, education, DMV, State and SSA. Please let us know if you are unwilling to have background checks.
- Please list 2-3 dates and time ranges that you could do an interview.
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $28