Bus Operator Trainee

Culver City is a Charter City incorporated in 1917, and is a destination filled with outdoor cafes unique shops, and galleries opening onto pedestrian-friendly boulevards. Culver City has a dedicated staff of approximately 800 employees. The City provides a full range of municipal services including Fire, Police, Housing and Human Services, Planning and Development, Public Works, Parks, Recreation and Community Services, and Transportation.

The City's Transportation Department manages seven (7) Bus Routes serving Culver City and approximately 33 square miles in West Los Angeles County including the Westside communities of Venice, Westchester, Westwood, West Los Angeles, Palms, Playa Vista, Marina Del Rey, Rancho Park, Mar Vista, and Century City. Our Bus Operators safely transport passengers daily, between the hours of 5:00 AM and 12:30 PM.Join our team and receive a $3,000 sign-on bonus, paid out in three easy milestones: 

• $750 after successful completion of 8-week training program.
• $750 upon successful completion of 6 months of employment with the City.
• $750 upon successful completion of 12 months of employment with the City.
• $750 incentive, after successful completion of 8-week training program, for possessing (upon hire) or for obtaining (during 8-week training program) a valid California Class B license driver's license

*Please Note: Incentive payments will only be issues after the specified milestones are successfully verified.
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
1. High school graduation or equivalent.
2. Three (3) years prior to closing date and up to the date of appointment (hire) to the position:

• NO more than one (1) moving violation.
• 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.
• 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.

NOTE: Applicants may be disqualified for any of the following reasons: A conviction record, and/or negative employment references. A conviction shall include a plea, verdict, or finding of guilt regardless of whether sentence is imposed by the court.

LICENSE & CERTIFICATES

1. A valid California Class "C" driver's license is required at time of application.

A valid California Class "B" driver's license with passenger endorsement and medical certificate card will be required during training. A Railroad Approved Watch (approval must be noted on the watch face) will be required at the successful completion of the training.

TO APPLY:
Applicants must attach copies of all relevant licenses and/or certificates to their application. Incomplete applications will be disqualified. Please submit an online application by the filing deadline of 5:00 PM, Friday, August 28, 2026. Your Department of Motor Vehicle (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. Applications submitted without the required K-4 document, or with an outdated K-4, will not be considered. AN ORIGINAL K4 DRIVING RECORD THAT HAS BEEN PRINTED AND ISSUED BY A DMV WITH THE OFFICIAL CA DMV WATER SEAL WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Application Assistance  For assistance with your online application, please select "Help & Support" from the menu to access an Online Employment Application Guide.  If you have technical problems with your online account, you can call Government Jobs.com Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627.WRITTEN TEST (Weighted at 100%):  The Written Examination measures reading comprehension, written communication skills, judgment, decision making and public relations skill.  Applicants who meet minimum requirements will be invited to the written test, tentatively scheduled for the week of September 7, 2026, applicants who pass the Written Exam will be placed on an eligible list.

SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process will include the following to determine suitability for the position:

• Selection Interview with the Transportation Department.
• Background and Reference check, including Live Scan fingerprinting.
• Medical Examination; candidates must pass a pre-employment medical examination, which will include a drug screen. A positive pre-employment drug test, refusal, or failure to test may result in rejection of the candidate. NOTE:  Positions in this job classification are considered safety sensitive under Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol regulations and are, therefore, subject to specific employment reference verifications prior to employment and random drug and alcohol screenings during the course of employment

What Happens After Successfully Completing Training: Candidates who successfully complete the training program will be appointed to a benefited Regular Part-Time (RPT)position, with scheduled work hours of up to 38 hours per week. 

Regular Part-Time (RPT) Position Details:

• Hourly Pay Rate: $27.07 per hour (Step 3)
• Benefits: Health care and other employee benefits are provided.
• Schedule: Employees must be available to work any time between 4:30 AM and 1:00 AM, seven (7) days a week, including holidays.
• Hours: Employees may be scheduled to work up to 39 hours per week.
• Employment Status: Regular Part-Time positions are at-will, and work schedules are based on operational needs.

The provisions of this job posting do not constitute a contract, express or implied, and any provisions in this posting maybe modified or revoked without notice. Continuation in the examination process and subsequent placement on the eligible list of a person convicted of a crime depends upon the nature of the conviction and the conduct of the applicant subsequent to the offense. Convictions will be evaluated on a job related basis and will not automatically disqualify someone from further consideration.

Equal Opportunity Employer  The City of Culver City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, religion, political affiliation, or sexual orientation/identification.

Conditions of Employment:

• Background/ Reference Check: Upon a conditional job offer, a live scan finger printing must be completed with acceptable results. Your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI). Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City. If you are selected as a finalist, you will be contacted to schedule a fingerprinting appointment. Upon hire, employee is subject to further reporting from DOJ via subsequent arrest notification. 
• Pre-employment medical evaluation including drug screen (select positions). 
• E-Verify: Proof of U.S. citizenship, alien residency or authorization to work in the U.S. will be required at time of appointment (hire).

Please direct all inquiries to Josseline Hernandez at [email protected] or Amy Webber at [email protected] or by calling Human Resources at (310) 253-5640.

The City of Culver City intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department three (3) business days prior to the test at (310) 253-5640.