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BUS OPERATOR, APPRENTICE RELIEF/TRAINEE (AT-WILL)

City of Torrance

United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Jun 2026

💰 $43,980/yr($41,880/yr – $43,980/yr)

About the role

Posting number: ARBO-2026

Department: TRANSIT

Job classification: BUS OPERATOR, APPRENTICE RELIEF/TRAINEE (AT-WILL)

Posting type: Non-Civil Service

Categories: Transit, Drivers

Summary

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 is recruiting for Apprentice Relief us 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!

Start your career with Torrance Transit NOW!

• 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.

CAN YOU SAY CAREER GROWTH?

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.

Examples of duties

Do You Have?
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.

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