Transit Coach Operator — Flexible Hours & Training

North County Transit - San Diego Railroad; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Transit passes

PTO after tenure

Job summary

North County Transit District (NCTD) is seeking a Coach Operator in California to drive public transit buses, assist passengers, and maintain on-time service. Training is provided, including permits and safety instruction. The role requires a California Class B license with P and airbrake endorsements, and a clean driving record.

Shifts may include nights, weekends, and holidays. The position emphasizes safety, customer service, and adherence to NCTD procedures and EEO policies.

Qualifications

• A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
• A typical combination includes: High School diploma or equivalent preferred; Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Possession of and the ability to maintain a California driver’s license, Class C, with less than 6 points in the prior 36‑month period and no DUIs in the prior 7 years.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain access to Marine Corp Base Camp Pendleton.
• Must be able to obtain a permit and a valid California Class B Commercial Driver License with P (Passenger) and airbrake endorsement before completion of training
• Valid California Verification of Transit Training (VTT) Card
• Valid Medical Examiner's Certificate (MEC)
• Must pass NCTD Coach Operator course at Operations Central Instruction (OCI)
• Positions in this job classification are considered safety‑sensitive and subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing, under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations

Responsibilities

• Collect fares and transports passengers on public transit buses.
• Operates a transit bus safely, courteously, and efficiently, while maintaining schedule adherence.
• Knowledgeable about all routes, transfer points, and fare structures at assigned division.
• Performs a complete pre-trip inspection of the bus, safety checks on equipment, and informs maintenance when adjustments or repairs are necessary, at completion of assignment.
• Refers to and implements route maps, time schedules, and instructions for pull-outs, pull-ins, and detours.
• Provides schedule, route, and fare information to passengers seeking assistance.
• Operates wheelchair ramp and assists passengers with disabilities in boarding, riding, and alighting in a safe manner.
• Secures wheelchairs of passengers with disabilities and clearly communicates the actions being taken.
• Receives and transmits two-way radio messages involving accidents, emergencies, or bus related matters.
• Reports hazardous or dangerous conditions along bus routes and at passenger loading zones, including such hazards as unusual traffic, road conditions, obstructions, construction, and potential criminal activity; alters route if required and approved.
• Maintains an acceptable driving record and complies with all state and local traffic regulations and NCTD policies and procedures.
• Completes any reports as necessary or requested by division management.
• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of NCTD are carried out.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bilingual in English/Spanish

Tools

California driver’s license

Job description

North County Transit District (NCTD) is seeking a Coach Operator in California to drive public transit buses, assist passengers, and maintain on-time service. Training is provided, including permits and safety instruction. The role requires a California Class B license with P and airbrake endorsements, and a clean driving record.

Shifts may include nights, weekends, and holidays. The position emphasizes safety, customer service, and adherence to NCTD procedures and EEO policies.