Bus Operator, Apprentice Relief​/Trainee

The City of Torrance recognizes the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members.

The City of Torrance is recruiting for Apprentice Relief Bus Operators/Trainees to be part of the 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.

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. Established in 1940, the department operates a network of eleven (11) fixed-route bus lines, microtransit programs, and specialized transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities. With a commitment to sustainability and customer service, Torrance Transit connects residents, employees, and visitors to major destinations throughout Los Angeles County while supporting regional mobility and enhancing the quality of life in the community.

The mission of Torrance Transit is to provide safe, reliable, inexpensive, and courteous transportation to our customers - the people who live, work, and do business in the City of Torrance and the region.

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!

• We have an exceptional six-month training program that includes classroom and behind-the-wheel training.
• City contributes towards health insurance for you.
• After you have worked for the City for 90 days, you begin accumulating paid sick leave hours.
• You can promote to Relief Bus Operator after six months of successful performance with pay starting at $23.97/hour.
• You have the opportunity to promote from Relief Bus Operator to a full-time Bus Operator in approximately 1 year and make $27.24/hour.

You can start as an Apprentice Relief Bus Operator at $20.94/hour and in just 2 years, you can be a full-time Bus Operator making $29.34/hour. Full-time Bus Operators make $35.68/hour in just 4 years! Extra pay for working night shifts. Overtime available! On-going training and driving an ALL green fleet.

• Two (2) years of driving experience in California with a safe driving record.
• A Drivers License to show that you are at least 21 years old.
• A 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 (You read that right! No experience necessary).

A Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) from the DMV (

Note:

this is NOT required, but is preferred). To find out how to get your Commercial Learner's Permit, visit:

California DMV K4 driving records can be obtained by visiting:

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 of alcohol or drugs.
• NO traffic accidents reported on the DMV K-4 printout. If a traffic accident reported on your DMV K-4 printout was not your fault, you must attach acceptable proof to your application to be given further consideration.

For Questions about testing or the position, email Jobinfo.

Applicants may test for this position only once every 6 months.

Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources prior to the exam date.

As a condition of employment, applicants will be required to pass a pre-employment medical examination, a DOT drug and alcohol test, and a background investigation. The background check will include the requirement for a signed release of information to obtain DOT regulated drug and alcohol testing records from previous employers to be provided to the City of Torrance in accordance with DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40, Section 40.25.

In accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between TME-AFSCME Local 1117 and the City of Torrance, new employees are covered under that memorandum and required to become members in good standing or pay the required service fee to said Local 1117.

Upon completing the apprenticeship program, you will have knowledge and skills to become a Relief Bus Operator (Part-time up to 35 hours/week) $25.81 - $27.11 per hour plus pension benefits.

There are also promotional opportunities, such as Full-time Bus…