Transit Driver

Overview

Is driving your passion? Do you enjoy helping people reach their destinations? If you’re dedicated to providing excellent customer service and want to assist in transporting passengers throughout Colusa County, look no further—this is a fantastic opportunity! The County of Colusa's Public Works Department has an opening for a Transit Driver within our Transit Division. If you believe you can deliver exceptional customer service as part of our team, take a look at the summary below and then review the full job description.

This recruitment will be used to fill a current vacancy and establish an eligibility list to fill other openings without reposting.

Joining our team means embarking on a mission to deliver first‑class service to our valued customers. As part of this team, you'll play a key role in ensuring safe and efficient transportation for our community.

• Colusa
• Williams
• Arbuckle
• Maxwell
• Princeton
• Grimes
• Sites
• Stonyford

Colusa County Transit operates a fleet of nine vehicles, with six buses running daily on various routes on an on‑call basis. When scheduling a ride, customers must contact the office directly, as drivers are not permitted to schedule passengers from their buses. Each bus can accommodate up to 19 passengers, or 16 passengers with two wheelchairs; all are ADA‑compliant. Passengers do not need to register for ADA services.

We offer curb‑to‑curb service to the general public and door‑to‑door service for ADA passengers.

At Colusa County Transit, our culture is built on dedication and compassion. We take pride in our commitment to providing safe, essential transportation services that positively impact the lives of our passengers. As a team member, you'll be part of a supportive environment where your contributions are both valued and recognized.

If you believe in the power of service and enjoy making a difference in people’s lives, our values align with yours. We prioritize professionalism, empathy, and adaptability, and we are committed to helping those in need access vital transportation services. If you're ready to use your driving skills and communication abilities to support a meaningful cause, we invite you to join us in fulfilling our mission.

• A beautiful, safe community in which to work and serve.
• A caring, empathetic, and fun work family that you will be welcomed into – where we work hard, but play hard, too!
• A job with WORK‑LIFE BALANCE
• Competitive salary commensurate with education & experience
• A lifetime paycheck (3% @60 for Classic Members and 2% @62 for New Members). As long as you work for five years and vest in the CalPERS system, you will receive a retirement paycheck for the rest of your life.
• Amusing health care benefits at no cost to you unless you choose a premium health care plan.
• Authentically kind and engaged leadership who truly enjoy developing staff.
• 457 Deferred Compensation.
• Paid vacation, paid holidays (15), and paid leave if sick.
• Vacation parity – previous service with a public agency counts toward vacation accrual at Colusa County. A public agency includes cities, counties, districts, the military, and similar entities. To learn more about vacation parity, please see our benefit summary.

Formal or informal education or training that ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate and valid Class B or Class A California Driver's License with a Passenger Endorsement, General Public Paratransit (GPPV) certificate, and Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Certificate. If not already held, a valid California Class C Driver’s License is required at the time of appointment. All required licenses and certifications must be obtained before the end of the probationary period if not already held.

The salary range consists of 15 steps. Steps 1–6 are annual merit steps with approximately a 5% difference between each step, based on successful performance. Steps 7–15 are additional merit steps, requiring two years of satisfactory performance at the previous step. Steps 7–14 provide 2.5% increases, while Step 15 offers a 5% increase. The final salary offered will depend on the applicant's experience and qualifications, ranging from steps 1 to 15.