Transit Operator Trainee

City of El Paso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of El Paso seeks a Transit Operator Trainee to join its public transportation team, learning to operate passenger coaches and streetcars safely and courteously.

Training begins in November 2026. This unclassified contract position is temporary and will become a regular classified role after successful completion of a 9-week program.

Candidates must meet age, license and background requirements, pass a federal medical exam, and be ready for full-time, on-site duties with scheduled routes.

Qualifications

• Completion of tenth grade or higher with 1 year public contact or customer service experience.
• Eligible if 21 years old with safe driving record and background check.
• Pass background investigation and periodic physical examinations per federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Attend and complete classroom and field training in operating passenger coaches and streetcars.
• Learn routes, schedules, defensive driving, safety, public relations and customer service skills.

Skills

Customer service experience

Public contact experience

Valid Class C Driver's License

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

MOS Code: None

Education and Experience

Completion of tenth grade or higher and one (1) year of public contact or customer service experience or one (1) year operating medium commercial vehicles, passenger buses or streetcars. Twenty-one (21) years of age, safe driving record, pass background investigation and successfully complete periodic physical examinations as required by federal transportation regulations.

Licenses and Certificates

Valid Class "C" Driver License or equivalent from another state by time of application.

Under immediate supervision, attend and complete classroom and field training in operating passenger coaches and streetcars in a safe, courteous and timely manner.

Attend and complete classroom and field training in operating passenger coaches and streetcars. Involves: Attend training in passenger coach and streetcar functions, operations and maintenance, departmental requirements, policies and procedures, traffic laws, two-way radio operation, established routes and schedules, defensive driving, safety and emergency practices, public relations and customer service skills, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) requirements and rail certification requirements.

Training Class to begin: November 2026

Note: This is an unclassified contract position.

Note: This is a new advertisement for Transit Operator Trainee. You must apply if you are still interested in this position.

Note: This is a temporary position. This position will become a regular classified position after successfully completing a 9-week training class.

This position will close when a preset number of qualified applicants have been received.