Tahoe Area Regional Transit (TART) is currently accepting applications for a permanent, full-time Senior Bus Driver. This recruitment is for a Senior Bus Driver in Tahoe only. The Senior Bus Driver provides direct supervision to Bus Drivers in terms of training of staff and directing day-to-day operations.
For more information regarding TART's services and routes, please click TART Services and Routes. TART provides safe and direct means of transportation service for North Lake Tahoe residents and visitors. TART is committed to providing comprehensive and reliable transit service to its passengers.
The selection process includes an interview and a criminal background check. Candidates are then required to pass a physical and DOT drug clearance. Safety sensitive positions are subject to random ongoing DOT drug testing including for marijuana.
Tahoe Branch Assignment Premium: Tahoe Bus Driver positions are eligible for salary plus up to an additional $1,100 per month Tahoe Branch Assignment Premium for employees who are permanently assigned to a position located in the North Lake Tahoe Area.
Please note: This position is scheduled to receive a 3% wage increase effective June 13, 2026 (pay date July 10, 2026).
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Plan and conduct classroom and behind-the-wheel training for new drivers; plan and conduct refresher and safety training for experienced drivers; document training provided in driver files.
- Acquire and maintain training and safety materials.
- Drive bus in the transportation of passengers on a fixed-route or request basis; maintain on-time service and safe operation; clean bus and perform routine bus maintenance as required.
- Perform communication and dispatch duties on a relief basis or when assigned.
- Maintain records and statistics and enter data in a computer.
- When assigned, count fare-box receipts; prepare and make bank deposits.
- When assigned, assist in maintenance of bus shelters, stops and the transit system office.
- When assigned, order and pick-up supplies.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other County employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Two years of responsible journey level experience equivalent to a Bus Driver for one of the Placer County transit systems.
Training: Successful completion of the experience requirement is proof of sufficient training for this class.
Required License or Certificate:
- Possession of a valid Class A or B driver's license or the equivalent with passenger endorsements and no air brake restrictions. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain prior to completion of the probationary period, a Mass Transit Training Certificate issued by the Transportation Safety Institute or California Department of Education.
- Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a Verification of Transit Training (VTT) certificate issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles or the equivalent training to operate a public transit vehicle in passenger service prior to the completion of the probationary period.
- Possession of valid CPR and First Aid certificate is desirable.
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