Come Grow With Colusa County!
The County of Colusa Public Works Department - Transit Division is recruiting for Transit Drivers.
Are you are a dedicated professional who is ready to make a difference in the community? Are you seeking work/life balance and ready to grow your career? Do you enjoy great benefits, competitive wages and opportunities for growth?
If so, come GROW with us and APPLY today!
There are two vacancies within the Public Works Department - Transit Division. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies and establish an eligibility list to fill other openings without reposting.
DEFINITION
To operate a transit vehicle for the transporting of passengers throughout Colusa County; and to assist in the maintenance and care of the vehicles.
Receives general supervision from the Transit Manager.
EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES-Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following.
Drive a transit vehicle; transport passengers throughout Colusa County; assist patrons entering and exiting the vehicle including the elderly and handicapped with wheelchairs.
Communicate on a two-way radio from transit vehicle.
Total and record daily manifest of patrons.
May perform light maintenance and troubleshooting of vehicles and equipment as required.
Keep vehicles neat and clean.
Answer questions and provide information to the public.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
Knowledge of:
Operation of motor vehicles.
Motor vehicle laws relating to safe practices and operation of equipment.
Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
Basic mathematics.
Ability to:
Learn Colusa County roads and highways.
Drive a transit vehicle safely.
Communicate on a two-way radio.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Experience and Training Guidelines
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be.
Experience:
No experience is required.
Training:
Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
License or Certificate
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate and valid Class 2 California Driver's License and Medical Certificate.
ABOUT THE COUNTY
The County of Colusa is a general law county, nestled in the heart of the Sacramento Valley approximately 60 miles north of Sacramento and 100 miles northeast of the San Francisco Bay Area. It is a vibrant community rich in history and tradition, offering a wonderful environment in which to live, work and play. The County, with approximately 22,000 residents, includes two incorporated cities: Colusa, which is the county seat, and Williams. The local economy is largely agriculturally based, producing crops valued at more than $900 million each year and exporting farm commodities throughout the United States and to about seventy countries worldwide.
Colusa County’s residents enjoy the best of both worlds: ready access to major metropolitan areas while taking advantage of affordable housing associated with the area’s friendly, small town environment. The region is blessed with sweeping mountain vistas, open space, and clear skies.
Some County government business is still conducted within the beloved Antebellum court house which was built in 1861 and has operated continuously ever since. The County’s annual General Fund budget is approximately $35.7 million and the total budget is about $113.1 million. The workforce is comprised of 17 department heads and approximately 400 full-time equivalent positions. The County is governed by a five member Board of Supervisors, each of whom represents a district based on an equal representation of the County’s population. The Board of Supervisors serve as the legislative body for Colusa County and provide policy direction for all branches of County government including the County Administrative Officer. Each Board member is elected to a four- year term by the voters in their district.
Colusa County also offers many diverse outdoor recreational opportunities and is considered to be a sportsman’s paradise. Portions of five national protected areas are located within the county including: the Butte Sink Wildlife Refuge, Colusa National Wildlife Refuge, Delevan National Wildlife Refuge, Mendocino National Forest, and the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge. Recreational opportunities such as hiking, bird watching, camping, and water sports abound. The Sacramento River, which meanders through the County, along with local lakes, offer world class fishing.
ABOUT THE COMMUNITY
Established in 1850 as one of the original 27 counties created by the first state legislature , Colusa is centrally located approximately 60 miles north of Sacramento. Interstate 5 offers a north / south route through the county. Our location is approximately:
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2.5 hours from Lake Tahoe
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One hour from downtown Sacramento
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Three hours from the Fort Bragg-Mendocino coastline
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Two hours from San Francisco
Colusa County's economy is based on agriculture and agricultural-related businesses. As you travel throughout the basin floor, you'll see a variety of crops such as: alfalfa, almonds, Asian pears, beans, corn, cotton and rice.
Our country roads are lined with various natural and man-made waterways where you'll see an abundance of wildlife, including, but not limited to: blue herons, cranes, deer, ducks, fox, geese, pheasants, possums, raccoons and swans.
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of city life and come work for Colusa County!
The County of Colusa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Colusa County encourages both incumbents and individuals who have been offered employment to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.