• Job Description

  Req#: 3864943

  WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO READ THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

  IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION.

  The City of Torrance recognizes the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to the City of Torrance today.

  
  

  The City of Torrance Transit Department invites applications for Bus Operator!

  Create a career with Torrance Transit NOW!

  Torrance Transit is a municipally operated public transportation agency in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County. The agency directly operates a fleet of 63, 40-foot buses and a network of eleven (11) fixed-route bus lines. 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.
  
  The City of Torrance is actively seeking courteous, customer service-oriented and dependable individuals to safely operate our buses and provide the highest quality of service to our customers and community. Torrance Transit is known for its impeccable service, 100% alternative fuel-fleet, exceedingly clean buses, and friendly patrons. Torrance Transit takes pride in transporting passengers to their destinations in a safe and efficient manner.
  
  Transit Bus Operators are responsible for the safe operation of a passenger bus on assigned routes and schedules. The position requires an individual with a courteous and positive attitude toward the public at all times. Bus Operators must drive safely, answer questions about all routes and schedules, ensure passengers deposit fares in the fare box, and report any items that may be deficient using proper forms and procedures.
  
  
  SALARY and BENEFITS
  Bus Operators will be hired at Step 1 of the salary grid, which is $27.24 per hour. Premiums include Longevity Pay (based on years of service), night shift differential of 5%, and a 2% premium for completion of a course in customer relations. This position is represented by Torrance Municipal Employees (TME-AFSCME Local 1117).
  
  In addition to working with some of the best in the business, the City of Torrance also has an excellent benefits package that includes a pension, medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending, and a 457 savings plan. As a Torrance Transit employee, you will become part of an extended family of individuals who take great pride in making a difference in the communities that they service.
  
  

  If you are an experienced bus driver who enjoys providing transportation to passengers and values safety above all else, this may be your next career opportunity!

  Education and Experience:
  Any combination of education and experience that would have provided the knowledge and skills required is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:
  
  Minimum one year driving as Class A or B, with Passenger endorsement or successful completion of 12 months of service as a Relief Bus Operator for the City of Torrance; and, a satisfactory driving record for the past three years.
  
  In addition, one (1) year experience driving a public transit bus is preferred.
  
  License and/or Certificates:
  Possess and maintain a current California Class A or B Drivers License with a P endorsement and air brakes. Current VTT (Verification of Transit Training), SPAB card (School Pupil Activity Bus Certificate), or School Bus Driver's Certificate is desirable.
  
  What you contribute to the Torrance Transit Team

  • Strong work ethic and customer service skills;
  • Work history of stability, reliability, dependability, punctuality, and flexibility; and
  • Safe-driving record.

  What Torrance Transit provides

  • State of the Art Transit Park and Ride Regional Transit Center;
  • Routes to high profile areas, such as SoFi Stadium, Redondo Beach Pier, Downtown Los Angeles; Downtown Long Beach, LAX, and the Del Amo Fashion Center;
  • Possibility of overtime hours;
  • Hours of operation 4 a.m. to 12 a.m.;
  • Safe routes;
  • Work-Life balance with a family-oriented work environment.

  Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed every Monday until positions are filled. A current DMV K-4 record showing a 10-year driving history is required at time of application. Driving records will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis within the guidelines listed below:

  • NO more than one (1) moving violation.
  • NO arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs that result in a criminal conviction.
  • 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.

  The DMV driving record must be dated within the last 30 days. To obtain a California DMV Driving record (K4), go to: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/online/dr/welcome.
  
  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: Pass/Fail (Test date to be determined)
  Interview Panel: 100 % (Test date to be determined)
  
  PLEASE NOTE: If you have NO experience operating a commercial passenger vehicle/bus, please apply to the Apprentice Relief Bus Operator position by clickin g here. If you have experience and would like Part-Time work, please apply to the Relief Bus Operator position by clicking here .Positions under this classification perform "Safety Sensitive" functions as defined by the US Department of Transportation (DOT) and are subject to Federal drug and alcohol testing. Pursuant to the US DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations – 49 CFR Part 40, Federal Regulations do not authorize the use of Schedule 1 drugs, including marijuana and CBD products, for any reason. 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 and the City of Torrance, new employees covered under that memorandum shall become members in good standing and pay the required service fee to said Local.
  
  Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources prior to the exam dates.
  
  The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
  

  
  

  City of Torrance Inclusion Statement

  The City of Torrance is a welcoming and culturally-rich community. As a pillar of public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce where people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, religions, and lifestyles are valued. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and contribute towards making a positive impact.
  
  The City is an equal opportunity employer and works towards 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. Come join us to help cultivate a workplace that welcomes and celebrates the diversity of our employees!
  
  

• About the company

  Torrance is a city in the Los Angeles metropolitan area located in Los Angeles County, California, United States.

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