The County of Siskiyou is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.
We welcome applicants of any race, religion, or ancestry.
For exact salary information please refer to the current salary schedule County Website.
Bus Driver Trainee $17.06 - $21.79
Bus Driver I $19.81 - $25.30
Bus Driver II $20.82 - $26.58
Bus Driver Trainee
General Statement of Duties:
Employees will receive instruction to acquire the necessary skills and endorsements needed to operate a public transit bus on an established route within Siskiyou County; to transport passengers to various destinations within the county; to perform safety checks and maintain various reports and vehicle logs of bus and daily activities; and to do related work as required. This classification is a for cause, non-exempt position.
This classification is a probationary trainee Bus Driver classification. Once an employee has acquired all necessary licensing, requirements, and completed all required internal training the employee will be eligible to move to the Bus Driver I classification.
Reports to:
Transportation Services Coordinator or Transportation Services Manager
Classifications Supervised:
This is not a supervisory class.
Bus Driver I
General Statement of Duties:
Operate a public transit vehicle transporting passengers on an established or deviated fixed route to various locations throughout the County and other destinations; perform safety checks and maintain various reports of daily activities; and perform other related work as required. This classification is a for cause, non-exempt position.
Reports to:
Transportation Services Coordinator or Transportation Services Manager
Classifications Supervised:
This is not a supervisory class.
Bus Driver II
General Statement of Duties:
Operate a public transit vehicle transporting passengers on an established or deviated fixed route to various locations throughout the County and other destinations; perform safety checks and maintain various reports of daily activities; and perform other related work as required. This classification is a for cause, non-exempt position.
This classification is the advanced level position in the Bus Driver series.
Reports to:
Transportation Services Coordinator or Transportation Services Manager
Classifications Supervised:
This is not a supervisory class.
Bus Driver Trainee
Any combination of training or experience that would provide the knowledge and skills to successfully perform the listed duties is qualifying.
A typical way, but not required, to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be:
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Previous experience operating a high profile or commercial vehicle is qualifying.
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Must be at least twenty-one (21) years old.
Licenses and Other Requirements:
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Possession of a valid Class A, B or C California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
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Within the first six (6) months of employment must obtain;
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A Valid Class A or B Motor Vehicle Operator's license with passenger transportation, "S", and air brake endorsements,
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A California Special Driver Certificate valid for public transit bus driving (CVC § 12523.5)
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A Current Medical Card as required by state and federal regulations.
Applicants are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and physical examination.
NOTE: Random Testing Requirements
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This job classification is required to participate in the County of Siskiyou Drug and Alcohol Testing program as mandated by the Department of Transportation.
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Applicants will be required to submit to a pre-employment/pre-duty drug test.
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Employees in this position will also be subject to random drug and alcohol tests for the duration of their employment in this position.
Bus Driver I
Any combination of training or experience that would provide the knowledge and skills to successfully perform the listed duties is qualifying.
A typical way, but not required, to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be:
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Previous experience operating a high profile or commercial vehicle is qualifying.
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Must be at least twenty-one (21) years old.
Licenses and Other Requirements:
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Possession of a valid Class A, or B California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
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With the following:
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Passenger and air brake endorsements
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A California Special Driver Certificate valid for public transit bus driving (CVC § 12523.5)
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A Current Medical Card as required by state and federal regulations.
Applicants are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and physical examination.
NOTE: Random Testing Requirements
-
This job classification is required to participate in the County of Siskiyou Drug and Alcohol Testing program as mandated by the Department of Transportation.
-
Applicants will be required to submit to a pre-employment/pre-duty drug test.
-
Employees in this position will also be subject to random drug and alcohol tests for the duration of their employment in this position.
Bus Driver II
Any combination of training or experience that would provide the knowledge and skills to successfully perform the listed duties is qualifying.
A typical way, but not required, to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be:
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Three (3) years of previous experience operating a high profile or commercial vehicle in a public transit agency.
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Must be at least twenty-one (21) years old.
Licenses and Other Requirements:
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Possession of a valid Class A, or B California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
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With the following:
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Passenger and air brake endorsements
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A California Special Driver Certificate valid for public transit bus driving (CVC § 12523.5)
-
A Current Medical Card as required by state and federal regulations.
Applicants are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and physical examination.
NOTE: Random Testing Requirements
-
This job classification is required to participate in the County of Siskiyou Drug and Alcohol Testing program as mandated by the Department of Transportation.
-
Applicants will be required to submit to a pre-employment/pre-duty drug test.
-
Employees in this position will also be subject to random drug and alcohol tests for the duration of their employment in this position.
Bus Driver Trainee/Bus Driver I/Bus Driver II
Typical Working Conditions/Environment:
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Transit bus in various outdoor environments.
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Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions.
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Evening or variable hours.
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Exposure to fumes, dust, odors and oil/grease.
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Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
Physical Demands:
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Sitting for extended periods of time while operating buses.
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Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
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Reaching, pulling and pushing to open bus doors.
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Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to inspect and wash buses.
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Climbing ladders or steps.
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Reaching overhead, above the shoulders or horizontally.
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Seeing to monitor passengers and operate a vehicle.
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Lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Hazards: Traffic hazards:
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Driving a vehicle during adverse weather conditions.
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Working at heights while inspecting and cleaning the buses.
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Fumes from chemical cleansers and bus operation.
DISCLAIMER: The duties and responsibilities listed are intended to be generally descriptive of the types of essential functions performed by positions allocated to this classification, but not an exhaustive list of all the duties which may be performed. Therefore, this classification description is not a complete statement of every duty or responsibility, but does list the essential functions of the job. The County of Siskiyou reserves the discretion to add or modify typical duties of a position as necessary for effective department operations.
