Be a Driver of Change for the Sacramento Region: SacRT is Hiring Bus Drivers

November 23, 2021 General, SacRT in Community

Benefits

     $2,000 hiring bonus

     Full-time and part-time positions available

     On-the-job training provided

     Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) paid training and reimbursement


SacRT is dedicated to moving people where they need to go, when they need to get there. Professional SacRT drivers directly affect the overall customer experience, and because of this, we are dedicated to being the best we can be. 
 

Basic Hiring Requirements

Bus Operator (Driver) with Experience 

Experienced Bus Drivers meeting the following minimum qualifications and successfully complete the recruitment process are eligible for a higher starting pay. Elevated starting pay applies ONLY for the Bus Operator posting: 

  • Possession of a valid California Class B driver’s license with Passenger and Airbrake endorsements, current Verification of Transit Training (VTT) or School Bus Certificate for a type 1 vehicle, and current medical certificate.
  • Two (2) years of verifiable Operator experience in a type 1 vehicle with a good driving record; and four (4) additional years of verifiable driving experience (any type of vehicle) with a good record.
  • Two (2) years of customer service experience that includes providing information and/or assistance directly to the public.
  • Must have no more than 2 cumulative points on DMV driving record within the last 36 months.
  • Must have no 2-point driving violations within the last 60 months.
  • Must have no non-administrative license suspensions within the last 12 months.

Bus Operator (Driver) without Experience  

Candidates not meeting the minimum qualifications for Experienced Bus Drivers. Currently, SacRT is only accepting Bus Operator (Driver) without Experience applicants for Paratransit Operator (ADA service) and Part-Time Bus Operator (Elk Grove). 

  • Must have possessed a valid California Class C or equivalent driver’s license for a minimum of 36 months.   
  • Must have no more than 2 cumulative points on DMV driving record within the last 36 months.  
  • Must have no 2-point driving violations within the last 60 months.  
  • Must have no non-administrative license suspensions within the last 12 months.  
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent. 

Elk Grove Operator

  • Two (2) years of customer service experience that includes providing information and/or assistance directly to the public OR 1 year of previous transit operator experience.  
     

Paratransit Operator

  • Two (2) years of customer service experience that includes providing information and/or assistance directly to the public and/or passenger transportation OR one (1) year previous transit operator experience.  

Apply Now!

Now accepting applications for:

Bus Operator  

Paratransit Operator (ADA service) 

Part-Time Bus Operator (Elk Grove) 

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