Bus Operator
Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District, San Rafael, CA, United States
Transit Vehicle Operator
Under general supervision, operates a variety of transit vehicles to transport passengers along specific, assigned routes according to the District's requirements. Provide service in a safe, courteous and reliable manner. Responsible for written reports and other information as required. Upon completion of the Golden Gate Transit Training Program, the employee operates regularly scheduled assignments. All runs will originate in either Santa Rosa, Novato or San Rafael. Hourly Pay: $32.46/hour to $38.19/hour NEXT APPLICATION REVIEW DATE: January 26, 2026 If selected for the position, new hires will need to complete Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District's Bus Operator Apprenticeship Program ( $32.46/hr benefits not included) which is approximately six (6) to eleven (11) weeks. Upon successful completion of training, pay increase granted to $34.37/hr plus benefits. All new hires will be required to complete a 120 probationary period upon completion of training. SIGN ON BONUS! $1000 UPON COMPLETING TRAINING. ADDITIONAL $1000 ON 1 YEAR EMPLOYMENT ANNIVERSARY. THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT(S) MUST BE SUBMITTED AT TIME OF APPLICATION:
GGBHT Online Employment Application
DMV Report K4 printout (Scan and attach as PDF to your Online Employment Application) NOTE: ONLY DMV K4 reports will be accepted. A DMV K4 printout report (3 year driving record) MUST come from any DMV kiosk. A complete DMV K4 report has the word ***END*** in capital letters at the end of the report. INTERNET PRINTOUTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED. Applicants with DMV printouts older than 30 days will be eliminated (NOTE: You will be required to provide your original DMV K4 print-out if you are invited to the next step of the process).
The printout should reflect a pattern of safe, responsible vehicle operation, and demonstrate a clean driving record which would include the following:
NO Reckless Driving CVC 23103 through 23109 (reckless driving), or Driving Under the Influence CVC 23152
23153 (driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs).
Any DUI or Reckless Driving violation on your DMV printout within the last seven (7) years is an automatic disqualification.
NO more than 2 moving violations and no "at fault" accidents within the last 3 years
NO license suspension, revocation or probation for a period of 3 years prior to the date of this posting.
NO convictions of California State Vehicle Code 20001 (leaving the scene of an accident involving bodily injury or death).
NO Failures to Appear or Failures to Pay on DMV printout at the time of submission.
Any accidents on DMV printout must be accompanied by an insurance or police report verifying that you were not at-fault. If accident occurred while driving for an employer a company report is also required. Other violations, citations, and/or accidents will be reviewed on a case by case basis and may be cause for non-selection.
Selection Process: There are six steps in the selection process. You must pass each step to move on to the next step. The steps consist of the following:
Successful completion of the application screening process
Video Examination and Written Examination
Panel Interview
Medical Examination, post offer of "conditional employment" (includes DOT medical and physical guideline requirements, a drug screen and physical abilities examination)
Criminal Investigation
Ten (10) year history conducted on Employment Background Verification
Essential Responsibilities:
Transports passengers along assigned routes, making designated stops as required or requested
Uses the fare box to accurately collect fares, issues transfers and gives general information
Completes reports on patron count, non-scheduled mileage, vehicular deficiencies, fare box, accidents and other reports as required
Operates automatic lift on buses and assists passengers in wheelchairs, those using crutches or walkers, or who have speech or mental difficulty
Ensures that Driver's license and all other documents required of a commercial licensee are maintained and are current and valid
Knows and follows the safety and health rules and safe working practices applicable to his or her job
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with District employees, customers, vendors and all others contacted during the course of work using principles of excellent customer service
Performs additional related duties as assigned
Regular and reliable attendance and performance are required
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and/or Experience: No experience is necessary. Must be a licensed driver for at least seven (7) years prior to the date of this posting. Satisfactory Driving Record o NO Reckless Driving CVC 23103 through 23109 (reckless driving), or Driving Under the Influence CVC 23152
23153 (driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs). Any DUI or Reckless Driving violation on your DMV printout within the last seven (7) years is an automatic disqualification. o NO more than 1 moving violation and no "at fault" accidents within the last 3 years. NO license suspension, revocation or probation for a period of 3 years prior to the date of this posting. o NO convictions of California State Vehicle Code 20001 (leaving the scene of an accident involving bodily injury or death). o NO Failures to Appear or Failures to Pay on DMV printout at the time of submission. o Any accidents on DMV printout must be accompanied by an insurance or police report verifying that you were not at-fault. If accident occurred while driving for an employer a company report is also required. o Other violations, citations, and/or accidents will be reviewed on a case by case basis and may be cause for non-selection. Must pass the Student Bus Driver Training program and Probationary period. Required License(s): Must possess and maintain a current, valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record. Must be a licensed driver for at least 7 years prior to the date of posting. No more than 1 moving violation and no "at fault" accidents within the last 3 years. No reckless driving and DUI within the last 7 years. No license suspension, revocation or probation for a period of 3 years prior to the date of this posting. No Failures to Appear or Failures to Pay on DMV printout at the time of submission. Other violations, citations, and/or accidents will be reviewed on a case by case basis and may be cause for non-selection. Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver License (CDL) is part of the completion of the Student Bus Driver Training program "Please be advised that, at this time, we are only accepting applicants with a valid California CDL that meets permanent (non-limited-term) legal presence requirements. Licenses issued as limited-term are not accepted for this position."
Physical Requirements: A. For Driving by Federal Regulations: Have a vision at or correctable to 20/40 (Snellen), a field of vision of at least 70 degrees in the horizontal meridian in both eyes, and recognize the colors red, green and amber. Possess hearing in at least one ear allowing the perception of a whispered voice at five (5) feet; Has no loss of a foot, a leg, a hand, or an arm, or has been granted a skill performance evaluation certificate . Has no impairment of: o A hand or finger which interferes with prehension or power grasping; or o An arm, foot, or leg which interferes with the ability to perform normal tasks associated with operating a commercial motor vehicle; or any other significant limb defect or limitation which interferes with the ability to perform normal tasks associated with operating a commercial motor vehicle; or has been granted a skill performance evaluation certificate. Has no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of diabetes mellitus currently treated with insulin for control, unless the person meets the requirements in 49 CFR 391.46. Has no current clinical diagnosis of myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, coronary insufficiency, thrombosis, or any other cardiovascular disease of a variety known to be accompanied by syncope, dyspnea, collapse, or congestive cardiac failure; Has no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of a respiratory dysfunction likely to interfere with his/her ability to control and drive a commercial motor vehicle safely; Has no current clinical diagnosis of high blood pressure likely to interfere with his/her ability to operate a commercial motor vehicle safely; Has no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of rheumatic, arthritic, orthopedic, muscular, neuromuscular, or vascular disease which interferes with his/her ability to control and operate a commercial
Under general supervision, operates a variety of transit vehicles to transport passengers along specific, assigned routes according to the District's requirements. Provide service in a safe, courteous and reliable manner. Responsible for written reports and other information as required. Upon completion of the Golden Gate Transit Training Program, the employee operates regularly scheduled assignments. All runs will originate in either Santa Rosa, Novato or San Rafael. Hourly Pay: $32.46/hour to $38.19/hour NEXT APPLICATION REVIEW DATE: January 26, 2026 If selected for the position, new hires will need to complete Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District's Bus Operator Apprenticeship Program ( $32.46/hr benefits not included) which is approximately six (6) to eleven (11) weeks. Upon successful completion of training, pay increase granted to $34.37/hr plus benefits. All new hires will be required to complete a 120 probationary period upon completion of training. SIGN ON BONUS! $1000 UPON COMPLETING TRAINING. ADDITIONAL $1000 ON 1 YEAR EMPLOYMENT ANNIVERSARY. THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT(S) MUST BE SUBMITTED AT TIME OF APPLICATION:
GGBHT Online Employment Application
DMV Report K4 printout (Scan and attach as PDF to your Online Employment Application) NOTE: ONLY DMV K4 reports will be accepted. A DMV K4 printout report (3 year driving record) MUST come from any DMV kiosk. A complete DMV K4 report has the word ***END*** in capital letters at the end of the report. INTERNET PRINTOUTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED. Applicants with DMV printouts older than 30 days will be eliminated (NOTE: You will be required to provide your original DMV K4 print-out if you are invited to the next step of the process).
The printout should reflect a pattern of safe, responsible vehicle operation, and demonstrate a clean driving record which would include the following:
NO Reckless Driving CVC 23103 through 23109 (reckless driving), or Driving Under the Influence CVC 23152
23153 (driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs).
Any DUI or Reckless Driving violation on your DMV printout within the last seven (7) years is an automatic disqualification.
NO more than 2 moving violations and no "at fault" accidents within the last 3 years
NO license suspension, revocation or probation for a period of 3 years prior to the date of this posting.
NO convictions of California State Vehicle Code 20001 (leaving the scene of an accident involving bodily injury or death).
NO Failures to Appear or Failures to Pay on DMV printout at the time of submission.
Any accidents on DMV printout must be accompanied by an insurance or police report verifying that you were not at-fault. If accident occurred while driving for an employer a company report is also required. Other violations, citations, and/or accidents will be reviewed on a case by case basis and may be cause for non-selection.
Selection Process: There are six steps in the selection process. You must pass each step to move on to the next step. The steps consist of the following:
Successful completion of the application screening process
Video Examination and Written Examination
Panel Interview
Medical Examination, post offer of "conditional employment" (includes DOT medical and physical guideline requirements, a drug screen and physical abilities examination)
Criminal Investigation
Ten (10) year history conducted on Employment Background Verification
Essential Responsibilities:
Transports passengers along assigned routes, making designated stops as required or requested
Uses the fare box to accurately collect fares, issues transfers and gives general information
Completes reports on patron count, non-scheduled mileage, vehicular deficiencies, fare box, accidents and other reports as required
Operates automatic lift on buses and assists passengers in wheelchairs, those using crutches or walkers, or who have speech or mental difficulty
Ensures that Driver's license and all other documents required of a commercial licensee are maintained and are current and valid
Knows and follows the safety and health rules and safe working practices applicable to his or her job
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with District employees, customers, vendors and all others contacted during the course of work using principles of excellent customer service
Performs additional related duties as assigned
Regular and reliable attendance and performance are required
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and/or Experience: No experience is necessary. Must be a licensed driver for at least seven (7) years prior to the date of this posting. Satisfactory Driving Record o NO Reckless Driving CVC 23103 through 23109 (reckless driving), or Driving Under the Influence CVC 23152
23153 (driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs). Any DUI or Reckless Driving violation on your DMV printout within the last seven (7) years is an automatic disqualification. o NO more than 1 moving violation and no "at fault" accidents within the last 3 years. NO license suspension, revocation or probation for a period of 3 years prior to the date of this posting. o NO convictions of California State Vehicle Code 20001 (leaving the scene of an accident involving bodily injury or death). o NO Failures to Appear or Failures to Pay on DMV printout at the time of submission. o Any accidents on DMV printout must be accompanied by an insurance or police report verifying that you were not at-fault. If accident occurred while driving for an employer a company report is also required. o Other violations, citations, and/or accidents will be reviewed on a case by case basis and may be cause for non-selection. Must pass the Student Bus Driver Training program and Probationary period. Required License(s): Must possess and maintain a current, valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record. Must be a licensed driver for at least 7 years prior to the date of posting. No more than 1 moving violation and no "at fault" accidents within the last 3 years. No reckless driving and DUI within the last 7 years. No license suspension, revocation or probation for a period of 3 years prior to the date of this posting. No Failures to Appear or Failures to Pay on DMV printout at the time of submission. Other violations, citations, and/or accidents will be reviewed on a case by case basis and may be cause for non-selection. Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver License (CDL) is part of the completion of the Student Bus Driver Training program "Please be advised that, at this time, we are only accepting applicants with a valid California CDL that meets permanent (non-limited-term) legal presence requirements. Licenses issued as limited-term are not accepted for this position."
Physical Requirements: A. For Driving by Federal Regulations: Have a vision at or correctable to 20/40 (Snellen), a field of vision of at least 70 degrees in the horizontal meridian in both eyes, and recognize the colors red, green and amber. Possess hearing in at least one ear allowing the perception of a whispered voice at five (5) feet; Has no loss of a foot, a leg, a hand, or an arm, or has been granted a skill performance evaluation certificate . Has no impairment of: o A hand or finger which interferes with prehension or power grasping; or o An arm, foot, or leg which interferes with the ability to perform normal tasks associated with operating a commercial motor vehicle; or any other significant limb defect or limitation which interferes with the ability to perform normal tasks associated with operating a commercial motor vehicle; or has been granted a skill performance evaluation certificate. Has no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of diabetes mellitus currently treated with insulin for control, unless the person meets the requirements in 49 CFR 391.46. Has no current clinical diagnosis of myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, coronary insufficiency, thrombosis, or any other cardiovascular disease of a variety known to be accompanied by syncope, dyspnea, collapse, or congestive cardiac failure; Has no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of a respiratory dysfunction likely to interfere with his/her ability to control and drive a commercial motor vehicle safely; Has no current clinical diagnosis of high blood pressure likely to interfere with his/her ability to operate a commercial motor vehicle safely; Has no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of rheumatic, arthritic, orthopedic, muscular, neuromuscular, or vascular disease which interferes with his/her ability to control and operate a commercial