APPRENTICE RELIEF BUS OPERATOR/TRAINEE (AT-WILL)

• NO prior commercial passenger transportation driving experience.
• 6 months of work experience involving customer service or contact with the public.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Five (5) years of driving experience in California with no points over the last three years.
• Availability to work various shifts on weekdays, weekends, evenings and holidays.

• A strong customer service orientation;
• A strong work ethic; and
• A work history of stability, reliability, dependability, punctuality, and flexibility.

Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs. Application submissions will be accepted on a continuous basis until the position is filled.  

Only those applicants whose experience best meet the needs of the City and Department will be invited to the examination process.  The examination will consist of a written test only, which will test customer service, basic math, reading and writing skills. The written exam is to be determined at a later date based on the amount of applications received.

PLEASE NOTE:
This is a training program for individuals who have NO previous experience in operating commercial passenger vehicles. If you possess a Class A or B license AND have experience operating a commercial passenger vehicle, please apply to the Relief Bus Operator position by clicking here.

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

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, 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.

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

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment medical examination, drug/alcohol test, and a background investigation.

In accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between TME-AFSCME Local 1117 and the City of Torrance, new employees covered under that memorandum shall 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)
$18.07 - $19.91 per hour plus pension benefit 
At Step 3, employees receive Dental & Vision Insurance.

There are also promotional opportunities, such as
Full-time Bus Operator
$20.49 - $24.94 per hour plus full benefits.

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.