Transit Equipment Attendant

Position: TRANSIT EQUIPMENT ATTENDANT
Salary: $3,978.00 - $5,080.40 Monthly
Location : Torrance, CA
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number:
Department: TRANSIT
Opening Date: 10/30/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

DESCRIPTION
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The City of Torrance is recruiting for a Transit Equipment Attendant to be part of the Transit Team!

Transit Equipment Attendants work at the City Service Facility maintaining, lubricating, fueling, cleaning, and assisting in the repair of various City vehicles and equipment. The current vacancy is in the Transit Department.

The Transit Equipment Attendant oils, fuels, lubricates and checks fluid levels on vehicles and equipment in accordance with manufactures specifications; replaces, repairs and balances tires and tubes; inspects and adjusts air and hydraulic brake systems; and checks, repairs or replaces lights, mirrors, wiper blades, oil, air and fuel filters, and other vehicle parts requiring routine maintenance. This individual also performs routine preventative and maintenance work;

assists Mechanics in more complex service and repair of vehicles and equipment; and performs related work as required.

For more information about the duties of the position,

Hours:
You must be able to work any shift between 6:30 AM to midnight. You must be available to work overtime as necessary.
QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Education and Experience
Two (2) years of experience in lubrication, tire repair, general vehicle and equipment maintenance or repair. No specific education minimum, however, vocational training in the overall repair of vehicles is desirable.

Experience in the maintenance or repair of buses is preferred.

License and/or Certificates
A valid Class C California Driver's license is required. Must obtain a Class B California Driver's license with appropriate medical certification within 6 weeks of hire date.

Possession of current ASE (H) Series Transit Certifications in H1-- Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), H3-Drive Train, H4-Brakes, H5-Suspension/Steering, H6
- Electrical/Electronics, H7 - Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and H8 - Preventive Maintenance and Inspection (PMI) is highly desirable.

Successful candidates will possess the following:

• A mechanical background;
• A background working with alternative fuels (i.e. CNG, Hybrid vehicles);
• Ability to read and understand maintenance and specification manuals.

HOW TO APPLY & EXAM PROCESS
Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at Application submissions will be accepted on a continuous basis until the position is filled. The first review of the applications will be those received by Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

If a sufficient number of qualified applications are received by the first review date, there is a possibility that the recruitment may close at that time.

Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department's needs will be invited to participate in the examination process, which will consist of the following components:

Performance Test:
Weighted 70% (To be determined at a later date)
Panel Interview:
Weighted 30% (To be determined at a later date)

The test date will be based on a sufficient number of qualified applications received.

The performance test will measure a candidate's ability to perform typical tasks required of an Automotive Service Attendant.

SPECIAL NOTES

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