City of Torrance
BUS OPERATOR, APPRENTICE RELIEF/TRAINEE (AT-WILL)
City of Torrance, Torrance, California, United States, 90504
BUS OPERATOR, APPRENTICE RELIEF/TRAINEE (AT-WILL)
City of Torrance is recruiting for Apprentice Relief Bus Operator/Trainees to be part of Torrance Transit team. This is a training program for individuals with NO prior commercial passenger transportation driving experience, and who do NOT possess a commercial license.
Description Torrance Transit is an award‑winning, municipally operated public transportation agency in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County. The agency operates a fleet of 63, alternative‑fueled, 40‑foot buses and a network of eleven fixed‑route bus lines. Torrance Transit is growing and will launch a new bus line, expand an existing bus line to serve SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, and plans to open the Torrance Transit Park and Ride Regional Transit Center in 2023.
Do you have outstanding customer service skills? Do you have a track record of safe driving? Do you want to receive PAID training? Do you want to work for a transit agency where you’re known by name and your contributions are valued? If you answered "yes" to all of the above, then the City of Torrance Apprentice Relief Bus Operator position is for you!
Training and Career Growth
Exceptional six‑month training program that includes classroom and behind‑the‑wheel training.
City contributes towards health insurance.
After 90 days of service, you begin accumulating paid sick leave hours.
Promotion to Relief Bus Operator after six months of successful performance, with pay starting at $23.97/hour.
Opportunity to promote from Relief Bus Operator to a full‑time Bus Operator in approximately 1 year and make $27.24/hour.
Full‑time Bus Operators make $33.11/hour in just 4 years! Extra pay for working night shifts. Overtime available. On‑going training and driving an all‑green fleet.
Qualifications
Two (2) years of driving experience in California with a safe driving record.
Driver’s License to show at least 21 years old.
Driving Record (K4) from the DMV dated in the last thirty days.
Availability to work various shifts on weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays.
At least six (6) months of Customer Service expertise or work requiring contact with the public, and top‑notch people skills.
Steady and stable work history demonstrating a strong work ethic, dependability, and reliability.
No prior commercial passenger transportation driving experience.
Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) from the DMV (preferred).
How to Apply & Exam Process Interested candidates must submit an online application, supplemental questionnaire, and DMV driving record (K4) at
www.TorranceCA.gov/jobs .
California DMV K4 driving records can be obtained by visiting: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/online/drwelcome.
Driving records will be evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis within the guidelines listed below:
No more than one (1) moving violation.
No administrative suspension or revocation of driver’s license for driving under the influence.
No traffic accidents reported on the DMV K‑4 printout. If an accident was not your fault, attach acceptable proof.
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis, but will be reviewed every Monday.
For questions about the exam or the position, email
Jobinfo@TorranceCA.gov .
Special Notes
Applicants may test for this position only once every 6 months.
Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources before the exam date.
EEO Statement The City of Torrance is an equal opportunity employer and works toward building collaborative teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law.
Allowed benefit programs include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, pension benefits, retirement benefits, and other voluntary benefits.
Seniority Level Internship
Employment Type Part-time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Government Administration
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Description Torrance Transit is an award‑winning, municipally operated public transportation agency in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County. The agency operates a fleet of 63, alternative‑fueled, 40‑foot buses and a network of eleven fixed‑route bus lines. Torrance Transit is growing and will launch a new bus line, expand an existing bus line to serve SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, and plans to open the Torrance Transit Park and Ride Regional Transit Center in 2023.
Do you have outstanding customer service skills? Do you have a track record of safe driving? Do you want to receive PAID training? Do you want to work for a transit agency where you’re known by name and your contributions are valued? If you answered "yes" to all of the above, then the City of Torrance Apprentice Relief Bus Operator position is for you!
Training and Career Growth
Exceptional six‑month training program that includes classroom and behind‑the‑wheel training.
City contributes towards health insurance.
After 90 days of service, you begin accumulating paid sick leave hours.
Promotion to Relief Bus Operator after six months of successful performance, with pay starting at $23.97/hour.
Opportunity to promote from Relief Bus Operator to a full‑time Bus Operator in approximately 1 year and make $27.24/hour.
Full‑time Bus Operators make $33.11/hour in just 4 years! Extra pay for working night shifts. Overtime available. On‑going training and driving an all‑green fleet.
Qualifications
Two (2) years of driving experience in California with a safe driving record.
Driver’s License to show at least 21 years old.
Driving Record (K4) from the DMV dated in the last thirty days.
Availability to work various shifts on weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays.
At least six (6) months of Customer Service expertise or work requiring contact with the public, and top‑notch people skills.
Steady and stable work history demonstrating a strong work ethic, dependability, and reliability.
No prior commercial passenger transportation driving experience.
Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) from the DMV (preferred).
How to Apply & Exam Process Interested candidates must submit an online application, supplemental questionnaire, and DMV driving record (K4) at
www.TorranceCA.gov/jobs .
California DMV K4 driving records can be obtained by visiting: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/online/drwelcome.
Driving records will be evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis within the guidelines listed below:
No more than one (1) moving violation.
No administrative suspension or revocation of driver’s license for driving under the influence.
No traffic accidents reported on the DMV K‑4 printout. If an accident was not your fault, attach acceptable proof.
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis, but will be reviewed every Monday.
For questions about the exam or the position, email
Jobinfo@TorranceCA.gov .
Special Notes
Applicants may test for this position only once every 6 months.
Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources before the exam date.
EEO Statement The City of Torrance is an equal opportunity employer and works toward building collaborative teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law.
Allowed benefit programs include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, pension benefits, retirement benefits, and other voluntary benefits.
Seniority Level Internship
Employment Type Part-time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Government Administration
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