Bus Operator
Listed on 2026-01-11
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Transportation
Driver, Bus Driver
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FROM CANDIDATES WITH OR WITHOUT COMMERCIAL DRIVING EXPERIENCE.
GTrans exists to move people by providing safe, reliable and outstanding public transportation to the communities we serve every day.
The City of Gardena’sGTransinaugurated service in 1940, and for over 80 years has been one of three municipal transit operators connecting the South Bay subregion of Los Angeles County. Boarding over three million customers annually on the system, GTrans provides fixed route bus service using an active fleet of 52 buses deployed over five routes.
GTrans’ Journey Starts with You – Safely Connecting Our Community, One Ride at a Time!
GTrans is seeking friendly, responsible, and customer service-oriented individuals to join our team! As a GTrans Bus Operator, you'll be at the heart of our community, ensuring a smooth and efficient ride for our passengers on scheduled routes. Your role is crucial in delivering reliable public transit and providing outstanding customer service, making a positive impact on every journey. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply and take the next step in your career!
Salary and Benefits
- Full-Time Position: Starting at $28.5692 and up to $36.4673 a month.
- Health Insurance: City paid PPO or HMO Plan premiums that include medical, dental and vision coverage.
- Vacation and Holidays: 8 hours per month and increasing with years of service, and 13 fixed holidays per year plus additional 20 hours of floating holiday per calendar year.
- Continuous Service Bonus: On each five-year anniversary of continuous satisfactory service to the City as a full-time, permanent employee.
- Retirement: The City offers CalPERS pension membership.
- Paid Training: GTrans will provide paid training to prepare for DMV driving examination.
Under general supervision, safely operates a transit bus on an assigned route according to an established schedule; maintains schedule of routes; picks up and discharges passengers; collects fares; issues/receives transfers and provides directions. This position is Full-Time and may be scheduled to work any time between 3:40 a.m. and 12:00 a.m., seven (7) days a week, including weekends and holidays. Paid training will be provided to prepare for DMV driving examination and successful completion of the GTrans Bus Operator Training Program.
Representative Duties
The following duties are NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by employees in this classification. They only represent a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities.
- Performs daily vehicle inspection on buses; completes appropriate documentation regarding mechanical deficiencies; report any safety concerns to Transportation Operations Supervisors;
- Safely operates a bus along an assigned route; utilizing good defensive driving skills; maintains time schedule of the route; responsible for the safety of passengers;
- Picks up and discharges passengers at designated bus stops; collects fares; issues, receives, and punches transfers;
- Provides information regarding directions, routes, and schedules to passengers in a courteous manner;
- Receives and transmits two-way radio messages to Transportation Operations Supervisors;
- Uses on-board computer-based technology to receive instructions and to communicate with Transportation Operations Supervisors;
- Prepares required documents including detailed accident and incident reports, daily logs, etc.;
- Assists passengers on and off buses upon request;
- Operates wheelchair ramp and properly secures wheelchairs, scooters, and other mobility aids;
- Safety, punctuality, attendance, and good customer service is required;
- Maintains order on buses while working independently with minimal supervision and does related work as required.
Organizational Responsibilities
Bus Operator is an entry-level class in the Transportation Department, GTrans, and under…
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